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Undergraduate - Bachelor Degree

Maritime Studies

Safety Management

Program Overview

Credential Awarded: Bachelor of Maritime Studies (Safety 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

What Will I Learn?

The Bachelor of Maritime Studies (Safety Management) provides essential skills to lead and contribute to the evolution of the safety culture for organizations within the global maritime sector.

Focussing on safety and prevention, this degree prepares you to address concerns within the maritime environment, including offshore oil and gas, shipping, maritime security, and fishing industries. You’ll study how to manage maritime health and safety, environment, security, and quality issues.

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

Students will enhance their career opportunities by gaining knowledge and leadership skills to implement, maintain, and promote safety, environment, and quality management systems.

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

 

Sample Courses

  • Maritime Occupational Health and Safety
  • Incident/Accident Investigation in the Maritime Sector
  • Advanced Communications for the Maritime Sector

Admission Requirements

Applicants must meet the regular admission requirements of the University and be eligible for admission to the Bachelor of Maritime Studies - Major in Safety 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, marine engineering systems design technology, marine environmental technology, or food technology;

Category B: applicants holding a diploma of technology in engineering/applied science technology accredited by the Canadian Technology Accreditation Board (CTAB), or Technology Accreditation Canada (TAC);

Category C: applicants holding a diploma of technology comparable to a Marine Institute or College of the North Atlantic three-year accredited diploma;

Category D: applicants who have Canadian Forces training acceptable to the Admissions Committee;

Category E: applicants who hold a Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation.

View full admission requirements.

Careers and Further Your Education

Potential Careers

  • Senior Marine safety inspector
  • Safety officer
  • Safety professional / advisor

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