Diploma In Maritime Management

Program Learning Outcomes

Overview

The Diploma in Maritime Management (DMM) is a specialised programme designed to equip students with knowledge in maritime operations and management, marine technology, and logistics. The programme offers courses that are grouped into three main areas, namely maritime operations, business management, and freight logistics.

The introduction of this programme is expected to fulfil the needs of the current workforce as well as individuals aspiring to join the maritime industry. It also supports the Malaysia Shipping Masterplan 2017–2022, which emphasises the development of local maritime experts and services to strengthen the Malaysian shipping industry.

This programme is suitable for school leavers who aspire to seek employment in the maritime sector, including government maritime agencies, shipbuilding and ship repair companies, maritime transport operators, seaports, logistics companies, offshore support services, marine insurance providers, and other maritime ancillary services. The curriculum development, facilities planning, human capital requirements, and budget estimation have been carefully undertaken to support effective programme delivery.

Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)

PEO 1
UniKL graduates who are knowledgeable, competent, and innovative human capital in maritime operations and related industries.
PEO 2
UniKL graduates who demonstrate effective leadership and teamwork skills, as well as verbal and non-verbal interpersonal communication skills to support their roles in the industry.
PEO 3
UniKL graduates who are committed to lifelong learning and continuous self-improvement.
PEO 4
UniKL graduates who practise professionalism with strong ethics and social responsibility.
PEO 5
UniKL graduates who are capable of embarking on business and technopreneurial activities within the maritime sector.

Programme Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

PLO 1
Describe broad-based principles and theories in maritime business and management.
PLO 2
Apply broad-based business knowledge to solve routine and non-routine problems in different organisations.
PLO 3
Perform routine and non-routine tasks or operations ethically and flexibly within business organisations.
PLO 4
Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills, as well as collaborative teamwork abilities.
PLO 5
Demonstrate relevant digital skills for work and study.
PLO 6
Interpret numerical and graphical data using appropriate tools.
PLO 7
Demonstrate responsibility for business operations for self and others with minimal guidance.
PLO 8
Demonstrate self-improvement for academic and career development through lifelong learning.
PLO 9
Demonstrate broad entrepreneurship skills relevant to the maritime industry.

Programme Structure

YEAR 1 : SEMESTER 1

Competency English
Introduction to Maritime Operations
Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban* / Falsafah dan Isu Semasa* / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1*
Principles of Management
Bahasa Kebangsaan (A)** / Religious Practices / Interpersonal Skills / Amalan Islam / Culture and Lifestyle 1
Basic Oceanography
Foreign Language 1
Coastal Navigation and Chartwork

* For local students only
** For international students only

YEAR 1 : SHORT SEMESTER

Safety and Health Practices in Maritime Industry
Ship Technology

YEAR 1 : SEMESTER 2

Kursus Integriti dan Anti Rasuah 1 / Amalan Islam di Malaysia*** / Religious Practices in Malaysia****
Culture and Lifestyle in Malaysia 1
Foreign Language 2
Communication English 1
Co-curriculum 1
Business Mathematics
Maritime Economics
Cargo Handling
Principles of Marketing

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

YEAR 2 : SEMESTER 3

Principles of Shipping
Project Planning Application
Communication English 2
Basic Statistics
Fundamental of Logistics
Introduction to Maritime Law
Fundamental of Seaport Management

YEAR 2 : SEMESTER 4

Warehouse Management
Introduction to Entrepreneurship
IoT Data Analytics
Maritime Collision Regulations
Freight Forwarding
Marine Meteorology

YEAR 3 : SEMESTER 5

Industrial Training

Career Information

This programme prepares students with relevant competencies in the field of maritime operations. Graduates will be able to acquire opportunities for positions as skilled workers or junior executives in maritime transport and freight logistics companies, apart from assuming roles in the public sector. This programme also provides students with 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 of up to 24 weeks (6 months). During this period, students will obtain hands-on experience by working in the maritime sector.

Types of job or position for graduates:

Freight logistics companies
Shipping companies and agencies
Customs and forwarding agents
Seaport operations
Government maritime agencies
General management
Marine and coastal tourism

Entry Requirements:

Local Student

Possesses Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with at least credit in THREE subjects; OR
Possesses SKM level 3 in the related field; OR
A certificate (level 3, MQF) in the related field with at least CGPA of 2.00; OR
A pass in Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM) with at least Grade C (GP 2.0) in any subject; OR
A pass in Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) with at least Grade Maqbul; OR
Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government.

English Competency Requirement (International Students)

Achieve a minimum Band 3 in MUET OR equivalent to CEFR (High B1)**

** Refer to Surat JPT GS 1000-630(41), 9th December 2019 – Syarat Kompetensi Bahasa Inggeris Kepada Pelajar Antarabangsa for equivalent English language assessments and score.

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Fee:

Local Student
RM 6,780.00 (Semester)
RM 33,900.00 (Total Tuition Fee)

International Student
RM 8,814.00 (Semester)
RM 44,070.00 (Total Tuition Fee)

* Fees shown are the tuition fees only
** Fees shown are not inclusive of visa processing fee (international students)
*** Fees and charges are subject to Malaysian Sales and Service Tax (SST) at the prevailing rate of 6%. SST implementation.
**** Fees shown are correct at time of publication and subject to change without prior notice.

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