Naval architecture and ocean engineering at IIT Madras is a multifaceted discipline with a perfect blend of principles of naval architecture, ocean engineering, and mechanical engineering that teach you to design, develop, and maintain ships, boats, and other marine structures and systems.

A plethora of topics are covered under its curriculum some major topics being 

• Ship design and hydrodynamics
• Marine propulsion and power systems
• Marine structures and materials
• Coastal and offshore engineering
• Ocean engineering and technology
• Marine environmental engineering. 

This program offers internship opportunities in shipyards, offshore structures, and Shipping societies. Some points about the job prospects of Naval and Ocean Engineering are

• The theory is much more intriguing and exciting than the real-life work experience 
• Beginners in this field have limited job prospects 
• Most desirable profiles are still not open in India 
• The job locations are limited owing to the nature of the field
• Unfortunately, the pay scale is much lower than expected as the jobs in this field focus a lot on experience and beginners struggle a lot in the beginning.
• Another option is pursuing MS or Ph.D. in the field to broaden your knowledge 
• You can enter Academia and apply as a faculty member in a prestigious Institute. Here, you can continue to conduct your research and work on consultancy projects to pursue your interest in the subject and meet your financial goals.

All in all, the scope of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering from IIT Madras is quite broad, covering many topics from design, analysis, and testing of ships, boats, and offshore platforms to marine environmental engineering and hands-on experience.