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Diploma In Maritime Management

Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UniKL)

Program overview

The Diploma in Maritime Management (DMM) program at UniKL University Malaysia is a specialized program that equips students with knowledge in maritime operations, management, and logistics. It is designed to meet the needs of the maritime industry and support the Malaysia Shipping Masterplan. The program prepares students for careers in various sectors of the maritime industry and focuses on developing their knowledge, skills, and competencies. Graduates of the program are expected to be knowledgeable and competent in maritime operations, demonstrate effective leadership and communication skills, commit to lifelong learning, practice professionalism with ethics and social responsibility, and be capable of engaging in business and technopreneurial activities. The program emphasizes problem-solving, teamwork, and the application of knowledge in real-world scenarios.

Entry Requirement

  • SPM: Pass in SPM or its equivalent with at least three (3) credits
  • O Level: Pass in O Level or its equivalent with at least three (3) credits
  • Certificate: Recognized related Technical and Vocational Certificate or its equivalent with one (1) year of relevant work experience or a minimum of one (1) semester of bridging programme

For other qualifications and certificates (e.g., UEC, Foundation, STAM, etc..) please contact our educational consultants or submit your application for Admission assessment.

Future Careers

This programme that prepares students with relevant competencies in the field of maritime operations. Graduates will be able to acquire opportunity for a position of

  • Skills worker
  • Junior executive in maritime transport and freight logistics companies

apart from assuming roles in the public sectors. This programme also provides students with the knowledge of interpersonal communication, creative thinking, general management and maritime and port operations activities. At the end of the programme, students will undergo an internship up to 24 weeks (6 months). During this period, students will obtain hands-on experience by working in the maritime sector.

Curriculum

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Among the courses offered

Programme Structure by semester (January Intake)

Semester 1

  • Competency English
  • Occupational Safety and Health in Industries and Shipyard Operations
  • Pengajian Malaysia 2* / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1**
  • Introduction to Maritime Operations
  • Principles of Management
  • Introduction to Ship Technology
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Basic Oceanography

Semester 2

  • Amalan Islam di Malaysia*** / Religious Practices in Malaysia**** / Culture & Lifestyle in Malaysia****
  • Foreign Language 1
  • Communication English 1
  • Co-curriculum 1
  • Business Mathematics
  • Transport Economics
  • Coastal Navigation and Chartwork
  • Principles of Marketing

*** For local Muslim students only **** For local non-Muslim and international students only

Semester 3

  • Principles of Shipping
  • Foreign Language 2
  • Communication English 2
  • Basic Statistics
  • Fundamental of Logistics
  • Maritime Regulations
  • Fundamental of Seaport Management
  • Cargo Handling

Semester 4

  • Shipyard and Project Planning
  • Warehouse Management
  • Introduction to Entrepreneuralship
  • IoT Data Analytics
  • Maritime Collision Regulations
  • Freight Forwarding
  • Marine Meteorology

Semester 5

  • Industrial Training

Programme Structure by semester (July Intake)

Semester 1

  • Competency English
  • Occupational Safety and Health in Industries and Shipyard Operations
  • Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban* / Falsafah dan Isu Semasa*
  • Introduction to Maritime Operations
  • Principles of Management
  • Introduction to Ship Technology
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Basic Oceanography

* For local students only ** For international students only

Semester 2

  • Amalan Islam di Malaysia*** / Religious Practices in Malaysia**** / Culture & Lifestyle in Malaysia****
  • Foreign Language 1
  • Communication English 1
  • Co-curriculum 1
  • Business Mathematics
  • Transport Economics
  • Coastal Navigation and Chartwork
  • Principles of Marketing

*** For local Muslim students only **** For local non-Muslim and international students only

Semester 3

  • Principles of Shipping
  • Foreign Language 2
  • Communication English 2
  • Basic Statistics
  • Fundamental of Logistics
  • Maritime Regulations
  • Fundamental of Seaport Management
  • Cargo Handling

Semester 4

  • Shipyard and Project Planning
  • Warehouse Management
  • Introduction to Entrepreneuralship
  • IoT Data Analytics
  • Maritime Collision Regulations
  • Freight Forwarding
  • Marine Meteorology

Semester 5

  • Industrial Training

Entry requirements

Diploma: high-school certificate or equivalent with suitable grades.

Typically IELTS 5 or equivalent (TOEFL / PTE). Some universities offer a preparatory English program if you haven't reached the score yet.

Exact requirements vary by program, and an English certificate such as IELTS or an equivalent may be required.

Career opportunities

  • Business manager
  • Marketing specialist
  • Accountant
  • Financial analyst
  • Entrepreneur

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