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Undergraduate - Bachelor Degree

Maritime Studies

Maritime Management

Program Overview

Credential Awarded: Bachelor of Maritime Studies (Maritime Management)
Academic School: School of Maritime Studies
Campus: Online with select courses available on campus
Program Length: Thirteen courses
Practical Experience: Not Applicable
Program Start: September, January, May
Program Structure:

View Calendar entry (Marine Institute) | View Calendar entry (Memorial University)

More Information:

2024-2025 Undergraduate Viewbook

Application Deadline:

Fall Admission: June 30 | Winter Admission: October 15 | Spring Admission: March 15

How to Apply - Undergraduate Certificates and Bachelor's Programs

To apply complete the online application.

  • Create your account or sign in at the Memorial University portal.
  • Please remember your login information so you can return to your application later.
  • Please choose your Entry Term, Academic Level and Area of Interest in the Personal Information section for your account.
  • Please choose St. John’s Campus as your campus.
  • To start your application once your account is verified, please choose St. John’s Campus. The drop down menu will show MI (Undergraduate) and Graduate program options delivered by the Marine Institute.

Apply as early as possible. For application deadlines please see specific program pages.

What Will I Learn?

The Bachelor of Maritime Studies (Maritime Management) program offers courses impacting human resources, economics, marketing, operations, and quality management in today’s marine industry.

This unique, professional degree provides exposure to the maritime business and the management concepts necessary to ensure your success.

The Bachelor of Maritime Studies (Maritime Management) is offered online, allowing students to pursue their studies from anywhere in the world.

Visit the Marine Institute Academic Calendar/Memorial University Academic Calendar for complete program structure and course details.

 

Sample Courses

  • Ship Operations Management
  • Organization and Issues in Shipping
  • Marine Human Resource Management

Admission Requirements

Applicants must meet the general admission/readmission requirements of the University and be eligible for admission to the Bachelor of Maritime Studies, Major in Maritime Management program in one of the following categories:

Category A: applicants holding a diploma from the Marine Institute in nautical science, marine engineering technology, naval architecture technology or marine engineering systems design technology,

Category B: applicants holding a Canadian Technology Accreditation Board accredited, or Transport Canada approved, diploma in marine engineering technology or nautical science,

Category C: applicants holding a Canadian or non-Canadian diploma similar to an accredited or Transport Canada approved Marine Institute diploma in nautical science, marine engineering technology, naval architecture technology or marine engineering systems design technology,

Category D: applicants holding a Transport Canada Certificate of Competency at the Master Mariner, Fishing Master First Class or Engineering First Class level or equivalent,

Category E: applicants who have Canadian Forces (Naval Operations) training acceptable to the Admissions Committee.

View full admission requirements.

Careers and Further Your Education

Potential Careers

  • Shipping / Marine Management
  • Senior Ship’s Officer
  • Port Management
  • Maritime Quality Management
  • Vessel Operations Manager
  • Supply Chain Manager

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