Bachelor of Maritime Transport (BMT) | Sharjah Maritime Academy

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?

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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.

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Industry-Relevant Curriculum

1. Provide a strong foundation in basic and updated knowledge related to the shipping and maritime industry.

2. Qualify students to track their professional career and managerial studies by gaining the skills and competence that enhance their ability to communicate effectively using transferable and soft skills.

3. Support the shipping and maritime industry with successful marine officers implementing all shipping duties at sea and operating using modern technological tools.

4. Upscale and improve students analytical and critical thinking skills to be able to prepare and implement useful projects related to the shipping and maritime industry

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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 problems in the maritime field and propose solutions.

Solve complex maritime transport problems and communicate findings in academic or professional settings.

Apply technical or analytical skills to develop innovative solutions for specialized maritime transport problems in both familiar and new situations.

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 transport contexts based on relevant legal and ethical principles aligned with professional responsibilities

Program Structure

Information Technology

Credit Hours: 3

General Maritime English

Credit Hours: 3

Study Skills

Credit Hours: 2

Introduction to Ship & Cargo Knowledge

Credit Hours: 3

Seafaring & Leadership I

Credit Hours: 0

Physical Education I

Credit Hours: 0

Islamic Studies

Credit Hours: 3

Introduction to Navigation & Chart Work

Credit Hours: 3

Introduction to Bridge Watchkeeping & Marine Communication

Credit Hours: 2

Introduction to Digital Navigation

Credit Hours: 2

Seafaring & Leadership II

Credit Hours: 0

Physical Education II

Credit Hours: 0

Technical Writing and Communication

Credit Hours: 3

Introduction to Ship Stability & Construction

Credit Hours: 2

Introduction to Maritime Law

Credit Hours: 2

Ship Emergency Procedures

Credit Hours: 2

Seafaring & Leadership III

Credit Hours: 0

Physical Education III

Credit Hours: 0

Maritime Placement

Credit Hours: 6

Physics 1

Credit Hours: 3

Advanced Navigation & Chart Work

Credit Hours: 3

Advanced Maritime Law

Credit Hours: 3

Chemistry & Alternative Fuels

Credit Hours: 3

Electronic Chart & Passage Planning

Credit Hours: 3

Advanced Ship & Cargo Knowledge

Credit Hours: 3

Advanced Bridge Watchkeeping & Marine Communication

Credit Hours: 3

Ship Compasses

Credit Hours: 3

Marine Radar & Automatic Plotting Aid

Credit Hours: 3

Advanced Digital Navigation Systems

Credit Hours: 3

Celestial Navigation

Credit Hours: 3

Maritime Cyber Risk Management

Credit Hours: 3

Meteorology

Credit Hours: 3

Introduction to Marine Engineering Systems

Credit Hours: 3

Ship Handling

Credit Hours: 3

Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Credit Hours: 3

Integrated Navigation Systems

Credit Hours: 3

Cargo Terminals & Smart Ports

Credit Hours: 3

Advanced Ship Stability & Construction

Credit Hours: 3

Research Methods

Credit Hours: 3

Contemporary Maritime Practices

Credit Hours: 3

Maritime Economics

Credit Hours: 3

Applied Maritime Law

Credit Hours: 3

Capstone Project I

Credit Hours: 3

Maritime Green Sustainability

Credit Hours: 3

Applied Shipboard Operations & Maintenance

Credit Hours: 0

Applied Ship Stability & Construction

Credit Hours: 3

Capstone Project II

Credit Hours: 3

Applied Navigation & Chart Work

Credit Hours: 3

Maritime Leadership & Management

Credit Hours: 3

Applied Bridge Operation & Emergency

Credit Hours: 0

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Entry Requirements

Completion Requirement

Students are required to complete 142 credit hours distributed as follows:

1. 21 credit hours as university requirements.

2. 75 credit hours as college requirements.

3. 46 credit hours as program requirements.

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University Requirement (General Education)

21 credit hours as university requirements
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Mandatory Courses

GED 100 Introduction to research methodology Credit Hours: 3
GED 102 General Mathematics Credit Hours: 3
GED 103 General Maritime English I Credit Hours: 3
GED 104 Advance Mathematics Credit Hours: 3
GED 105 General Maritime English II Credit Hours: 3
GED 106 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Credit Hours: 3
GED 107 Personal Development Credit Hours: 3

College Requirement

75 credit hours as college requirements.
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Mandatory Courses

PE 101 Physical Education I Credit Hours: 0
PE 102 Physical Education II Credit Hours: 0
PE 203 Physical Education III Credit Hours: 0
PE 204 Physical Education IV Credit Hours: 0
MT 111 Ship Knowledge and Marine Communications Credit Hours: 3
MT 112 Bridge Watchkeeping Credit Hours: 3
MT 121 Fundamentals of Physics Credit Hours: 3
MT 122 Advance Physics Credit Hours: 2
MT 131 Fundamentals of Navigation Credit Hours: 3
MT 132 Chart Work Credit Hours: 3
MT 141 Information Technology Credit Hours: 2
MT 151 Meteorology Credit Hours: 3
MT 161 Industrial Chemistry Credit Hours: 2
MT 213 Ship Emergency Procedures Credit Hours: 2
MT 214 Ship Handling Credit Hours: 2
MT 222 Ship Stability Credit Hours: 3
MT 231 Ship Construction Credit Hours: 2
MT 232 Marine Engineering Credit Hours: 2
MT 235 Voyage Planning & Ocean Passage Credit Hours: 4
MT 236 Ship Compasses Credit Hours: 3
MT 239 Celestial Navigation Credit Hours: 3
MT 251 Cargo Handling & Stowage Credit Hours: 3
MT 262 Marine Radar and Automatic Plotting Aids Credit Hours: 3
MT 263 Digital Navigation Systems Credit Hours: 3
MT 292 International Maritime Law Credit Hours: 3
MT 501 Seamanship & Watchkeeping Credit Hours: 4
MT 502 Ship Construction & Stability Credit Hours: 4
MT 503 Advanced Cargo Handling & Stowage Credit Hours: 4
MT 504 Terrestrial Navigation Credit Hours: 4
MT 505 Electronic Navigation Credit Hours: 2

Program Requirement (Specialization Courses)

46 credit hours as program requirements

Offshore Operations Concentration Courses
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Mandatory Courses
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MT 101 Project year I Credit Hours: 2
MT 202 Project year II Credit Hours: 2
MT 403 Final Project I Credit Hours: 3
MT 404 Final Project II Credit Hours: 3
MT 436 Integrated Navigation System Credit Hours: 3
MST 305 Practical Sea Training I Credit Hours: 6
MST 306 Practical Sea Training II Credit Hours: 6
MOS 410 Offshore Operations Management Credit Hours: 3
MOS 412 Offshore Units & Handling Credit Hours: 3
MOS 413 Offshore Engineering Credit Hours: 3
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Electives Courses
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MOS 411 Maritime Safety Quality Systems Credit Hours: 3
MOS 414 Advanced Operations Management Credit Hours: 3
MOS 416 Liquid Cargo Credit Hours: 3
MOS 417 Offshore Cargo Handling Credit Hours: 3
MOS 418 Rig & Platform Safety Credit Hours: 3
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Mandatory Courses
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MT 101 Project year 1 Credit Hours: 2
MT 202 Project year 2 Credit Hours: 2
MT 403 Final Project 1 Credit Hours: 3
MT 404 Final Project 2 Credit Hours: 3
MT 436 Integrated Navigation System Credit Hours: 3
MST 305 Practical Sea Training I Credit Hours: 6
MST 306 Practical Sea Training II Credit Hours: 6
MPS 445 Port Operations Management Credit Hours: 3
MPS 446 Commercial Maritime Law Credit Hours: 3
MPS 447 Maritime Logistics Credit Hours: 3
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Electives Courses

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MPS 438 Smart Ports Operation Credit Hours: 3
MPS 439 Energy Management Credit Hours: 3
MPS 440 Ship Business Credit Hours: 3
MPS 441 Maritime Marketing Credit Hours: 3
MPS 442 Maritime Economics Credit Hours: 3
MPS 443 Maritime Port Economics Credit Hours: 3
MPS 448 Maritime Crewing Management Credit Hours: 3
MPS 451 Maritime Safety Quality Systems Credit Hours: 3

Bachelor of Maritime Transport (MT)

Overview

Why Choose This Course?

Industry-Relevant Curriculum

Program Learning Outcomes

Program Structure

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Entry Requirements