Bachelor of Maritime Transport (MT)

Embark on a career-defining program that equips you with the skills to excel in global maritime transport and leadership.
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Overview

The Bachelor of Maritime Transport program equips students with skills and knowledge to excel in the global maritime sector. This program focuses on advanced navigation techniques, ship operations, maritime safety, and leadership, preparing graduates for high-demand roles across the industry.

Graduates meet entry requirements for the 2nd Officer Watchkeeper Certificate, gaining the skills and passion to positively impact the maritime industry.

Program Highlights
Accreditation
Recognised by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA)
Duration
Four years of comprehensive study
Credits
121 credit hours

Why Choose This Course?

This program is your gateway to a career at sea, offering hands-on training in navigation, ship handling, and maritime safety. With a curriculum aligned to STCW and IMO standards, graduates are eligible for the 2nd Officer Watchkeeper Certificate. The program blends classroom learning with simulations, sea training, and applied projects to ensure real-world readiness. You'll gain critical thinking, leadership, and decision-making skills essential for roles in maritime transport, offshore operations, and port management.

Industry-Relevant Curriculum

1. Provide a strong foundation in updated knowledge and skills related to the Shipping and Maritime Industry.

2. Qualify students to pursue professional careers and managerial roles by gaining skills and competencies that   enhance their ability to communicate effectively using transferable and soft skills.

3. Support the Shipping and Maritime Industry with highly qualified marine officers capable of implementing maritime duties at sea and efficiently operating modern technological tools.

4. Enhance students' analytical and critical thinking skills, enabling them to prepare and implement impactful projects related to the shipping and maritime industry.

Program Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate thorough understanding of current practices in maritime transport and related fields as they apply to the wider maritime industry.
Evaluate information from diverse sources and use appropriate research techniques to explore complicated roblems in the maritime field and identifypotential solutions.
Manage complex maritime transport operations and challenges in both familiar and new situations.
Apply technical and analytical skills todevelop innovative solutions for specialized maritime transport problems.
Demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a variety of group roles to successfully achieve professional or academic goals in maritime transport related contexts.
Communicate effectively on complex issues related to maritime transportin professional or academic settings.
Make informed judgements in maritime transportcontexts based on relevant legal and ethical principles aligned with professional responsibilities andresponsible citizenship.

Program Structure

GED 111 Emirati Studies
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Credit Hours: 3
GED 103 General English
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Credit Hours: 3
GED 109 Study Skills
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Credit Hours: 3
T 1121 Introduction to Ship & Cargo Knowledge
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Credit Hours: 2
SL 111 Seafaring & Leadership I
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Credit Hours: 0
P 101 Physical Education I
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Credit Hours: 0
GED 202 Islamic Studies
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Credit Hours: 3

T 1211 Introduction to Navigation & Chart Work
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Credit Hours: 2

T 1212 Introduction to Bridge Watchkeeping & Marine Communication
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Credit Hours: 2

T 1231 Introduction to Digital Navigation
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Credit Hours: 2

SL 122 Seafaring & Leadership II
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Credit Hours: 0

P 102 Physical Education II
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Credit Hours: 0

GED 1305 Technical Writing and Communication
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Credit Hours: 3

MET 231 Introduction to Ship Stability & Construction
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Credit Hours: 2

MT 292 Introduction to Maritime Law
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Credit Hours: 2

T 1311 Ship Emergency Procedures
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Credit Hours: 2

SL 133 Seafaring & Leadership III
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Credit Hours: 0

P 203 Physical Education III
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Credit Hours: 0

MTP 2101 Maritime Placement
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Credit Hours: 6

GED 101 Physics 1
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Credit Hours: 3
T 2212 Advanced Navigation & Chart Work
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Credit Hours: 3
T2252 Advanced Maritime Law
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Credit Hours: 3
MET 161 Chemistry & Alternative Fuels
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Credit Hours: 3
T 2313 Electronic Chart & Passage Planning
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Credit Hours: 3
T 2222 Advanced Ship & Cargo Knowledge
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Credit Hours: 3
Advanced Bridge Watchkeeping & Marine Communication
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Credit Hours: 3
T 3114 Ship Compasses
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Credit Hours: 3
T 3115 Marine Radar & Automatic Plotting Aid
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Credit Hours: 3

T 3116 Advanced Digital Navigation Systems
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Credit Hours: 3
T 3117 Celestial Navigation
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Credit Hours: 3
GED 330 Maritime Cyber Risk Management
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Credit Hours: 3
T 3218 Meteorology
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Credit Hours: 3
MET 233 Introduction to Marine Engineering Systems
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Credit Hours: 3
T 3234 Ship Handling
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Credit Hours: 3
GED 4108 Innovation & Entrepreneurship
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Credit Hours: 3
T 3319 Integrated Navigation Systems
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Credit Hours: 3
T 3323 Cargo Terminals & Smart Ports
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Credit Hours: 3
MET 332 Advanced Ship Stability & Construction
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Credit Hours: 3
GED 100 Research Methods
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Credit Hours: 3
MET 410 Contemporary Maritime Practices
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Credit Hours: 3
BML 133 Maritime Economics
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Credit Hours: 3
T 4153 Applied Maritime Law
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Credit Hours: 3
T 4210 Capstone Project I
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Credit Hours: 3
T 3341 Maritime Green Sustainability  
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Credit Hours: 3
T 4213 Applied Shipboard Operations & Maintenance
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Credit Hours: 0
T 4124 Applied Ship Stability & Construction
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Credit Hours: 3
T 4312 Capstone Project II
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Credit Hours: 3
T 4211 Applied Navigation & Chart Work
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Credit Hours: 3
T 4254 Maritime Leadership & Management
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Credit Hours: 3
T 4314 Applied Bridge Operation & Emergency
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Credit Hours: 0

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Entry Requirements

Completion Requirement
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To successfully complete the program of study and graduate students must complete the structured 4-year program of study and obtain the full 122 Credits with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00.

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Total Credits: 122

  • Core:
    • Credit Hours: 24
  • Electives:
    • Credit Hours: 0
  • Concentration Core
    • Credit Hours: 65
  • Concentration Electives:
    • Credit Hours: 0
  • Work Integrated Learning:
    • Credit Hours: 6
  • General Education:
    • Credit Hours: 27
More Information
program chair
Ahmed Hamdy
Head of Maritime Transport Department
ahmed.moursy@sma.ac.ae
Key information
Intakes:
January, September
Duration:
4 Years
Mode:
Full-time, On campus
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