Diploma In Maritime Transportation Management
Netherlands Maritime University College (NMUC) · Johor Bahru, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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Diploma In Maritime Transportation Management at Netherlands Maritime University College (NMUC) focuses on the business aspect of maritime transportation, treating maritime transportation management as an end-to-end process from the cargo source to the end destination.
You are trained for commercial maritime fleet management with coverage of maritime economics, freight and costs, safety and security, and international policy related to shipping and port businesses, and the programme includes an internship for 3 months.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban
- Integrity and Anti-Corruption
- Foundation English 1 and Foundation English 2
- Business Statistics, Business Information System, and Principles of Management
- Marketing Management and Principles of Economics
- Community Service and Basic Financial Accounting
- Introduction to Supply Chain Management and Introduction to Insurance and Risk Management
- Sea Terminal And Cargo Operation, Warehousing And Distribution, and Intermodal Transportation
- General Ship Knowledge and Ship Management and Maritime Geography
- Shipping Practices and Documentation and Maritime Economics (Port and Shipping)
- Elements Of Maritime Law and Law Of Carriage of Goods by Sea
- Industrial Training
- Maritime operations-focused applied learning through field practice
- Internship for 3 months to gain working life experience in the real maritime world
Curriculum
Programme credit total: 98 credit hours across 2.5 years (7 semesters), including Industrial Training in the final semester. Credit hours are from NMUC programme structure for this diploma.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | No. of modules | Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban | 5 | 31 |
| Integriti dan Antirasuah / Integrity and Anti-Corruption | 4 | |||
| Human Resource Management | 5 | |||
| Foundation English 1 | 3 | |||
| Business Statistics | 4 | |||
| Business Information System | 4 | |||
| Principles of Management | 4 | |||
| Study Skills | 2 | |||
| Semester 2 | No. of modules | Marketing Management | 4 | 31 |
| Principles Of Economics | 4 | |||
| Foundation English 2 | 3 | |||
| Community Service | 3 | |||
| Basic Financial Accounting | 5 | |||
| Introduction To Supply Chain Management | 4 | |||
| Introduction to Insurance and Risk Management | 4 | |||
| Business Law | 4 | |||
| Semester 3 | No. of modules | Sea Terminal And Cargo Operation | 5 | 31 |
| Warehousing And Distribution | 4 | |||
| Intermodal Transportation | 4 | |||
| General Ship Knowledge and Ship Management | 5 | |||
| Maritime Geography | 4 | |||
| Ship Chartering Practices | 4 | |||
| Marine Health, Safety, Security and Environment | 5 | |||
| Semester 4 | No. of modules | Shipboard Maintenance and Repair | 4 | 27 |
| Shipping Practices and Documentation | 5 | |||
| Maritime Economics (Port and Shipping) | 4 | |||
| Law Of Carriage of Goods by Sea | 5 | |||
| Elements Of Maritime Law | 4 | |||
| Information Technology and System for Logistic Management | 3 | |||
| Research Methodology | 3 | |||
| Semester 5 | No. of modules | Integrated maritime transportation management practice | 0 | 0 |
| Semester 6 | No. of modules | Integrated maritime transportation management practice | 0 | 0 |
| Semester 7 | Industrial training | Industrial Training | 29 | 29 |
| Total | All diploma programme modules including Industrial Training | 98 credit hours | ||
Career outcomes
- You build job-ready knowledge for maritime transportation management roles across warehousing, freight forwarding, and logistics businesses connected to commercial shipping and trade.
- You prepare for roles such as shipping companies and ports operations support through modules covering sea terminal and cargo operations, warehousing and distribution, and intermodal transportation.
- You gain practical exposure to maritime business activities through end-to-end coverage of maritime transportation as a process from cargo source to destination.
- You develop core industry capabilities in maritime operations management, documentation, and maritime economics (port and shipping) that employers commonly expect in junior and executive assistant tracks.
- You strengthen employability through a required 3-month internship that provides working life experience in the real maritime environment.
Employability rate
For graduates of maritime transportation management in Malaysia, employability is often around 78% with an unemployment rate of about 22%, reflecting ongoing hiring needs across shipping, ports, logistics, and trade-support services.
Together, these figures indicate a generally stable outlook, especially for students who complete the internship and apply their training to operational and documentation-focused roles.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| School-leaving qualification (equivalent to Malaysian entry) | International applicants must meet the programme entry options based on a Malaysian qualification equivalence approved by the Malaysian Government, or otherwise provide other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government. |
| English competency (international applicants) | International applicants must achieve a minimum Band 3 in MUET or an equivalent to CEFR High B1 as part of the competency requirement for this programme. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Maritime, shipping, logistics and related business studies | Direct match |
Language requirements
For international applicants, the programme requires a minimum English competency that is stated as MUET Band 3 or an equivalent to CEFR High B1.
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
MOI waiver details are not published for this programme. See the English test requirements above.
Other accepted proofs
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | Not published |
Proof of financial resources
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | January - Winter intake | May - Summer intake | September - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | January 01, 2026 | May 01, 2026 | September 01, 2026 |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Semester begins | January 01, 2026 | May 01, 2026 | September 01, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | January - Winter intake | May - Summer intake | September - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | January - Winter intake | May - Summer intake | September - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Apply through NMUC’s enrolment form
Submit your interest using NMUC’s official enrolment form during the relevant intake period. Select the programme name, provide your personal details, and upload your supporting documents as requested in the process. Use the form to register as a Malaysian non-Malaysian applicant where applicable.
Confirm your eligibility and language competency
Review the programme entry requirement options and ensure your school-leaving or equivalent qualification is recognised for international applicants. Prepare proof of your English competency as required for international applicants. If you are applying with an equivalency, ensure your documents support the equivalence claim.
Follow any further instructions from NMUC admissions
After you submit the enrolment information, NMUC may request additional checks or documents for the admissions assessment. Respond promptly to any follow-up from NMUC so your application is not delayed. Keep copies of all uploaded documents for your records.