DIPLOMA IN MARITIME TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT
(R2/1041/4/0010) (01/28) (MQA/FA 0226)
Diploma In Maritime Transportation Management
(R2/1041/4/0010) (01/28) (MQA/FA 0226)
Career Opportunities
Warehousing; Freight forwarders; Ship brokers/agents; Shipping companies; Customs and Forwarding; Ports; Airports; Logistics Businesses; Container Shipping Businesses; Other cargo businesses; Maritime-related authorities.
Duration
2.5 year (7 semesters)
Entry Requirement
1. Possesses SPM with at least credit in THREE subjects; OR
2. Possesses SKM Level 3 in the related field; OR
3. A Certificate (Level 3, MQF) in the related field with at least CGPA
of 2.00; OR
4. A pass in Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM) with at least Grade
C (GP 2.0) in any subject; OR
5. A pass in Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) with at least Grade
Maqbul; OR
6. Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian
Government
7. Competency Requirement (International Student): Achieve a
minimum Band 3 in MUET OR equivalent to CEFR (High B1)
Today’s world is globalised and very much interdependent. A country’s economic development and prosperity depends to a large extent on maritime transportation system that is efficient and cost-effective. Maritime transport is essentially a trade enabler and therefore has strategic economic importance. This phenomenon will facilitate a good and efficient supply chain in order to create effective value chain which is much needed in today’s pricing strategy.
The programme will expose the students to the newest updates on the complex environment in this field and gives a broad overview of the business challenges on maritime economics, freight, cost, safety and security, and on international policy on shipping and port businesses. The opportunities obtained by the students will include knowledge and deeper understanding of regional integration, international cooperation, and growing diversification of sources of supply, sources of market and the complexities of international trade.
Industry Focus
The programme focuses on the main activities carried out in the maritime transport and logistics sectors, concentrating on the management of ship and shipping activities, ports and marine management. The programme will prepare students with the knowledge of interpersonal communication, multimedia technology, creative thinking, general management and maritime and port-related management activities. The programme also prepares the students with relevant competencies in the field of management, maritime operations, maritime law and transportation. Graduates can assume the position of executive or junior managers of maritime transport and logistics companies apart from assuming roles in the public sectors. At the end of the programme, students will undergo an internship for 3 months. During this period, students will acquire working life experience in the real maritime world.
Subjects by year
- Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban
- Integriti dan Antirasuah / Integrity and Anti-Corruption
- Human Resource Management
- Foundation English 1
- Business Statistics
- Business Information System
- Principles of Management
- Study Skills
- Marketing Management
- Principles Of Economics
- Foundation English 2
- Community Service
- Basic Financial Accounting
- Introduction To Supply Chain Management
- Introduction to Insurance and Risk Management
- Business Law
- Sea Terminal And Cargo Operation
- Warehousing And Distribution
- Intermodal Transportation
- General Ship Knowledge and Ship Management
- Maritime Geography
- Ship Chartering Practices
- Marine Health, Safety, Security and Environment
- Shipboard Maintenance and Repair
- Shipping Practices and Documentation
- Maritime Economics (Port and Shipping)
- Law Of Carriage of Goods by Sea
- Elements Of Maritime Law
- Information Technology and System for Logistic
Management - Research Methodology
- Industrial Training
Programme Content
This programme introduces maritime transportation by focusing on the business aspect of maritime trade where the primary discussions are focused on the management of commercial maritime fleet. Maritime transportation management is treated as an end-to-end process, starting from the source of cargo to the end destination.
Assessment: The programme is assessed through assignments, presentations, quiz, test (coursework), practical, projects, field exercises, other forms of classroom participation and written examination.
Key career skills: Business inclination, good communication skill, good report writing ability, problem solving, presentation, project management, teamwork, decision making and willingness to learn.
HOW TO ENROL?
NMUC provides state-of-the-art learning technology and facilities for its students. The programmes offered are based on practical and industry-oriented curriculum and could be used as bridging platforms to pursue further education leading to bachelor and postgraduate degrees in advanced maritime nations abroad. The multi-cultural and international experience found in NMUC is further enhanced by the presence of practising professionals from Malaysia and abroad who serve as visiting lecturers.