Maritime Transport & Business Studies

The programme is designed to provide an adequate knowledge of management and administration of ports and shipping operations. It is a two year programme made up of four semesters of course work and one semester of Industrial Experience.

AWARDS;

National diploma

STUDY MODE;

Full-Time

COURSE LEARN;

Maritime Transport and Business Studies

Duration……2 years

WHY CHOOSE THE COURSE?

Students who complete their training in Martime Studies can be employed as Navigators by the Merchant Navy. The tasks include navigating duties, supervising cargo operations in ports and maintaining the safety equipment. This qualification is recognised internationally and provides the opportunity for young Nigerians to sail as a Navigating Officer, and ultimately Ship’s Master, world wide.

WHAT HAPPENS ON THE COURSE?

Graduates are equipped to pursue careers in in Shipbroking, Marine Insurance, Freight Forwarding, Logistics and Distribution, as well as Arbitration. They may also further their education by proceeding on HND or degree studies in Business Administration/Management, Transportation Management, Ports and Shipping Management.

The Course Modules

1ST SEMESTER: ND I

Course Code Course Title L T P CU CH

GNS 111 USE OF ENGLISH I 2 - - 2 2

GNS 112 CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION I 2 - - 2 2

GNS 222 PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS 2 - - 2 2

COM 111 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER 3 - - 3 3

BAM 111 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS 3 - - 3 3

ACC 111 PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTS 1 2 2 2

BAM 112 BUSINESS MATHS I 3 1 2 3 3

BAM 113 PRINCIPLES OF LAW 3 1 2 3 3

GNS 112 FRENCH LANGUAGE I 2 - - 2 2

MST 112 GENERAL SHIP KNOWLEDGE 3 1 2 3 3

MST 113 INTRODUCTION TO MARITIME GEOGRAPHY I 2 1 1 2 2

27 - - 27 27

SECOND SEMESTER: ND I

Course Code Course Title L T P CU CH

GNS 202 COMMUNICATION IN ENGLISH I 2 - - 2 2

GNS 111 CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION II 2 - - 2 2

BAM 112 BUSINESS MATHEMATICS II 3 1 2 3 3

EED 126 INTRODUCITON TO ENTRPRENEURSHIP 2 1 1 2 2

BAM 112 PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT 3 2 1 3 3

ACC 121 PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTS 11 2 2 2

GNS 221 FRENCH LANGUAGE II 2 - - 2 2

MST 122 INTRODUCTION TO MARITIME GEOGRAPHY I 2 1 1 2 2

MST 123 MARITME ECONOMICS I 3 2 1 3 3

MST 124 INTRODUCTION TO SHIPPING 3 1 2 3 3

BAM 125 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY I 3 1 1

3RD SEMESTER: ND II

Course Code Course Title L T P CU CH

GNS 201 II USE OF ENGLISH II 2 - - 2 2

INS 121 PRINCIPLES & PRACTICE OF INSURANCE 2 - - 2 2

PAS 214 INTRODUCTION TO SUPPLY CHAIN

MANAGEMENT

2 - - 2 2

EED 216 PRACTICE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP 3 1 2 3 3

MKT 111 FUNDAMENTALS OF MARKETING 1 2 - - 2 2

MST 212 MARITIME ECONOMICS 2 1 1 2 2

MST 213 MARITIME LAW 3 - - 3 3

MST 214 SHIPPING PRACTICE I 3 3 3 3 3

MST 215 PORTS OPERATION I 2 1 1 2 2

BAM 212 BUSINESS STATISTICS 2 1 1 2 2

BAM 127 RESEARCH METHODS 4 2 2 4 4

2727

4TH SEMESTER: ND II

Course

Code

Course Title L T P CU CH

GNS 202 COMMUNICATION IN ENGLISH II 2 1 1 2 2

ACC 212 COST ACCOUNTING TECHNIQUE 2 1 1 2 2

MTK122 FUNDAMENTAL OF MARKETING 11 2 1 1 2 2

BAM 222 BUSINESS STATISTICS 3 2 1 3 3

MST 223 MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 2 - - 2 2

MST 224 MARINE INSURANCE 2 - - 2 2

MST 225 SHIPPING PRACTICE II 3 - - 3 3

MST 226 PORT OPERATIONS II 2 - - 2 2

MST 227 PORT AGENCY 2 - - 2 2

MST 228 PROJECT 1 1 - 3 4 4