Maritime Institute Willem Barentsz (MIWB)

How to apply
Please apply online at www.cet.sp.sg
Maritime Institute Willem Barentsz (MIWB)
Singapore Maritime Academy (SMA)
Application closing date: 31 March 2012
Please submit your educational qualifications and
supporting documents within one week of your online
application to:
Programme Manager - BMO/BBA
Singapore Maritime Academy
Singapore Polytechnic
500 Dover Road
Singapore 139651
Course Fees
S$26,500* (exclusive of airfares)
Payable in instalments
* Amount indicated is a tentative figure
Amount includes:
- Taught modules at SMA for 1 semester;
- Taught modules, food, accommodation and laundry at
MIWB for 1 semester; and
- Internship and Dissertation
Scholarship schemes on part or full course fees are
available. For more information, please visit:
http://www.smf.com.sg/scholarships.html
Enquiries
Capt. Savio Coutinho
Programme Manager
Tel: 6879 0432
Email: [email protected]
Ms Pauline Koong
Administrative Officer
Tel: 6870 6173
Email: [email protected]
UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES
MIWB was established in 1875. It has matured to
be one of the best equipped maritime training
institutes with national and international standing.
MIWB consists of a maritime university, providing
programmes for masters and chief engineers and
other marine related profession. It is a division of the
Noordelijke Hogeschool Leeuwarden (NHL) University
of Applied Sciences, The Netherlands. In 2011, in the
national ranking list of Higher Education (Keuzegids
Hoger Onderwijs), the maritime officer training
programme of the MIWB, has consolidated its position
to hold an overall excellent place for the fourth time in
row since 2008 both in quality as well as in number of
new enrolments.
The Singapore Maritime Academy (SMA) remains at the
forefront in Maritime Education and Training, offering
full-time diploma courses in Marine Engineering,
Maritime Business and Nautical Studies as well as
a comprehensive range of professional maritime
courses since 1957. It has supported Singapore’s
move from being a major hub port to becoming an
international maritime centre. SMA has been awarded
the Seatrade Asia Education and Training Awards
2011 and 2008 (inaugural), and Seatrade Awards High
Commendation (London) in Investment in People
2009. Other accolades include the prestigious Lloyd’s
List Maritime Asia Awards in categories including “Best
Seafarer Training Institute”, “Youth Development” and
“Training & Crewing” numerous times since year 2000.
GLOBAL DEGREE
WITH THE
BEST OPTIONS
Maritime Institute Willem Barentsz
offers
Bachelor of Maritime Operations
(BMO)
Bachelor of Business Administration
(BBA)
Awarded by
NHL University of Applied Sciences, The Netherlands
(of which Maritime Institute Willem Barentsz is a division)
The degrees are fully in compliant with the requirements and
standards of international conventions and maritime practice.
It is approved by the NVAO (Netherlands Vlaams Accreditation
Organisation), DNV (Det Norske Veritas) and Nautical Institute
where relevant.
Full details available at
Website: www.sma.sp.edu.sg
(in partnership with Singapore Maritime Academy)
Overview
Course Curriculum
The Bachelor of Maritime Operations (BMO) & Bachelor
of Business Administration (BBA) courses aim to provide
sound and broad knowledge, understanding, skills
and competencies in maritime-related disciplines with
specialisations in Technology, Nautical Science, Marine
Engineering, Offshore, and Maritime Transportation
Management.
Stage A & B
2012 Intake:
Stage A at SMA
23 April to 18 August 2012
Stage B at MIWB
10 September to 06 December
2012
Stage C
From Jan 2013
Dissertation & Internship)
The programme takes about 1½ years to complete.
The course is delivered full-time at SMA and MIWB: 1
semester at SMA, 1 semester at MIWB, and approximately
6 months for a dissertation (or thesis) while doing
an internship programme. Courses are assessed by
evaluation of coursework such as practical reports and
assignments, as well as, examinations.
Course Options
The BMO course comprises of four options and they are:
a. Nautical
b. Nautical Offshore
c. Marine Engineering
d. Marine Engineering Offshore
The BBA course comprises of one specialisation:
Maritime Transportation Management
Teaching Staff
The BMO and BBA degree programmes are conducted
jointly by staff of SMA and MIWB. Experts and specialists
are also invited to teach certain modules.
BBA
Common Modules
1. Maritime Economics
SMA (Stage ‘A’)
April (BMO & BBA) and September (BMO only)
Bachelor of Maritime Operations (BMO)
BMO
MIWB (Stage ‘B’)
Course Details
Entry requirements
Modules
2. Maritime Safety and Law
1. Maritime Business Law
3. Crisis Management & Human
Element in Shipping
2. Maritime Transportation
Nautical
Modules
Engineering
Modules
3. Ship Brokering and
Chartering
4. Voyage
Management
4. Environment
and Technology
4. Ship Planning & Hazardous
Cargo
5. Bridge
Resource
Management
5. Engineroom
Resource
Management
5. Marine and Offshore
1. Navigation 1
1. Medium
Voltage
1. Logistics and Supply Chain
Management
2. Hydrography
2. Electrical
Drives
2. Port Management &
Intermodalism
3. Ship Stability
3. Hydraulic
Systems
3. Business Strategic
Management
4. Navigation 2
4. Marine
Engineering
4. Human Resource and
Crowd/Crisis Management
5. Advanced
Cargo
Handling*
5. Engine
Technology*
5. Offshore Dredging,
Hydographic Operations
Note: * These modules will be replaced by Offshore Operations for the BMO Offshore option.
Stage C
Dissertation, Project Work Onboard Ship /related maritime
industry, Distance learning package and Internship
(approximately 6 months).
Students may have an opportunity to do their attachments
in The Netherlands
Applicants applying for the above course must hold one
of the following qualifications awarded by Singapore
Polytechnic - Singapore Maritime Academy:
Diploma in Nautical Studies
Diploma in Marine Engineering*
Diploma in Maritime Studies (DO)* or (MPP)
* Applicants must have at least 3 months of sea service.
The award of the BMO will be subjected to the attainment of a minimum CoC 3 Deck Officer or CoC 5
Engineer Officer.
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Applicants applying for the above course must hold one
of the following qualifications awarded by Singapore
Polytechnic - Singapore Maritime Academy:
Diploma in Maritime Transportation Management
Diploma in Maritime Business
Specialist Diploma in Shipping Operations and
Management (SSOM)
The final decision and selection of candidates for
BMO and BBA will be done by MIWB.
All applicants must attend an entrance interview to
qualify to join the course.
Why should I join this programme?
This is the first-ever degree offered in Singapore that
allows seafarers to embark and complete a degree
while working at sea. It is also a unique opportunity
for maritime transportation management diploma
graduates to pursue a degree in their chosen field.
Candidates will enjoy studying in The Netherlands
with advanced standing to the BMO or BBA degree
programme.