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Generally, the duration of the course depends on the number of advanced standing granted and the number of subjects you choose to take per semester. There are three semesters in an academic year: February, July and November.
Students can get up to 12 exemptions based on previous qualifications.
The flexible nature of the course allows students to take some subjects part time in Singapore and complete the remainder of the subjects full time on campus at AMC or vice versa.
As this is a part time course in Singapore, students can take the course even while they are serving their National Service (NS).
Local Lecture and Tutorial Sessions
(8 hrs per unit, subject to a minimum class size of 5)
Students are required to complete 24 subjects^ listed below:
Year 1
Semester 1 (February – June)
JNB156 Introduction to the Maritime Industry
JNB154 International Business Communication
JEE113 Design and Computer Aided Drafting
JEE101 Programming and Problem Solving For Engineers
Semester 2 (July – November)
JEE244 Principles of Maritime Engineering
JNB155 Ship Operations Management
JNB159 Financial Resource Management
JEE230 Ship Production
Year 2
Semester 1 (February – June)
JEE223 Economics for Transport Managers
JNB251 International Business Management
JEE234 Project Engineering
JNB253 Maritime Law
Semester 2 (July – November)
JNB229 Electronic Commerce & Information Technology
JEE443 Operations Engineering
JNB225 Logistics Management
JNB252 Analytical Methods for Decision Making*
Year 3
Semester 1 (February – June)
JNB324 Human Resource Management
JNB328 Maritime Economics
JEE243 Elements of Hydrostatics
JNB331 Business Research
Semester 2 (July – November)
JNB325 Port and Terminal Management
JNB414 Strategic Management
JNB415 Maritime and Logistics Management Project
JEE348 Introduction to Ship Design
Additional Course Information
Please note that all technology units [ie. those units starting with the prefix "JEE" must be studied on campus (Launceston)]. Units offered through the Department of Maritime and Logistics Management (ie. those units starting with the prefix “JNB”) may be studied on campus or by distance mode.
Semester 1 (February – June)
1. JNB156 Introduction to the Maritime Industry (formerly Commercial Shipping)
This unit provides students with a good understanding of concepts and topics associated with commercial shipping. An introduction of international seaborne trade will help students to understand the importance of shipping in facilitating international trade. Characteristics of various cargoes and different types of ships will be examined in details. The unit pays much attention to liner shipping and bulk shipping which are dominating the commercial shipping world. Chartering and brokering will be explained, followed by the organisation of shipping. Issues related to safety and quality in shipping are discussed. The unit also provides a brief introduction to ports which are indispensable parts of commercial shipping.
2. JNB154 International Business Communication
International Business Communication enables students to develop the fundamental written and verbal communication skills necessary for effective communication in their international business careers and their academic studies. Additionally, the significance of communication skills to successful business organisations is explored.
3. JEE113 Design and Computer Aided Drafting
Develop student design creativity, visualisation, expression and technical communication skills, including correct documentation of standard components. Develop the ability to create 3D CAD models encapsulating design intent and present them as 2D technical drawings.
4. JEE101 Programming and Problem Solving for Engineers
This unit enables students todevelop their computer-based problem solving techniques to solve introductory problems in engineering using MATLAB.The emphasis is on developing solution algorithms, implementing these with computer programming, and presenting results in a clear and concise manner. To use Microsoft Excel for solving engineering problems.
Semester 2 (July – November)
5. JEE244 Principles of Maritime Engineering
To provide students with basic knowledge and understanding of the overall construction, operating principles, and characteristics of a marine/offshore power plant and its associated auxiliary systems. To provide students with basic knowledge and understanding of ship construction. To provide students with basic knowledge and skills required for designing common marine and offshore engineering systems, machinery and components.
6. JNB155 Ship Operations Management (formerly Cargo Handling)
This unit provides an introduction to the technical and operational aspects of ship management. This unit examines the operations that are necessary to transport cargo in a safe, efficient, and commercially viable manner. It looks at ships’ nautical, commercial and cargo operations in detail. It also examines the concepts which underpin ship operations – asset maintenance, quality management and risk management.
7. JNB159 Financial Resource Management
This unit is to progress students’ understanding of financial information rather than be a detailed study of accounting practices. It has been designed to enable students to learn basic functions of the related discipline areas of accounting, finance, management and economics, and to use financial techniques available for evaluating the financial information to assist in the decision making process.
8. JEE230 Ship Production
To provide the student with an understanding of the overall philosophy and techniques involved in the manufacture of ships and the context in which the processes are carried out. To provide practical experience with commercial surface modelling software and illustrate the scope of Computer Aided Design And Manufacture.
Year 2
Semester 1 (February – June)
9. JNB223 Economics for Transport Managers/Business Economics
This unit of study provides students with the fundamental principles of microeconomics and macroeconomics. Microeconomics is concerned with the behaviour of a firm in an industry/market, especially its decisions regarding production, competition and the management of limited resources. Macroeconomics is more concerned with issues related to the economy as a whole, including inflation, unemployment, growth and the role of the government in addressing those issues. Given the fact that a firm itself is an active agent in its market/industry and at the same time is affected by changes in the national economy (interest rate, inflation rate, economic booms and busts, etc), economics is an essential subject for business students.
10. JNB251 International Business Management
This unit introduces the concepts, application and practice of management in the context of contemporary international business. It involves a study of management fundamentals with a focus on the current global economic, political, socio-cultural, legal and technical environment within which international businesses operate.
11. JEE234 Project Engineering
Provide students with an understanding of the nine project management knowledge areas, project integration, scope, time, cost, quality, human resource, communications, risk and procurement management, and the five process groups- initiating, planning, executing, controlling and handover as applied to engineering projects
12. JNB253 Maritime Law
Australian domestic maritime law (which operates in an international law context) is the basis of the unit. Topics addressed by the unit include the scope and purpose of sea carriage documents; the role of international maritime transport regimes; the changing laws with respect to intermodal transport; the long-standing laws of general average and salvage; the particular laws with respect to marine insurance and the special body of laws in relation to ships (admiralty law).
Semester 2 (July – November)
13. JNB229 E-Commerce & Information Technology
This unit introduces the current situation and various technologies and models associated with e-commerce within the transport industry. It will provide an understanding on how organisations, particularly in the transport or related sectors, can utilise e-commerce for the fulfilment of strategic objectives that enhance competitive advantage.
14. JEE443 Operations Engineering
This unit aims to equip students withthe knowledge, skills and values required for managing the engineering functions of marine/maritime-related plants, processes and personnel. To understand the principles and techniques needed for making decisions about the acquisition and retirement of capital goods and similar assets. To familiarise students with the cost concepts and sources of finance for engineering projects. To familiarise students with common contract documentation.
15. JNB225 Logistics/JNB2XXLogistics Management
An introduction to the discipline of Logistics and the part the maritime sector plays in successful business enterprise; a sufficient knowledge of logistics operations and practices to function effectively in the commercial shipping arena
16. JNB252 Analytical Methods for Decision-making
This unit introduces students to both quantitative and qualitative methods and their application in business management. The unit covers techniques such as data presentation, estimation and hypothesis tests, linear regression, forecasting, decision making under uncertainty, linear programming, scenario analysis, focus-group interviews and case studies
Year 3
Semester 1 (February – June)
17. JNB324 Human Resource Management/JNB3XX Managing People for Competitive Advantage
This unit explores the employment relationship and the importance of strategically managing people within this relationship from their initial selection through to their retirement or termination. In working through this unit, it should become evident that effective human resource management is an important means of creating value and developing, through employees, a competitive advantage for organisations in the 21st century.
18. JNB328 Maritime Economics
This unit provides students with a basic understanding of the organisation and operation of the maritime industry. Students will study the behaviour of shipowners, shippers and other relevant stakeholders in the industry from the economic perspective, and in this way, gain essential knowledge of shipping business.
19. JEE243 Elements of Hydrostatics
To develop the student’s knowledge of the fundamentals of hydrostatics and concepts of statical stability and trim of intact and damaged vessels. To introduce the practical implications and applications of hydrostatic concepts. To enable the student to generate all relevant stability data required for both design development and operational purposes. To introduce and develop a working knowledge of stability regulations.
20. JNB331 Business Research
Development of the knowledge and skills necessary to undertake the research process.
Semester 2 (July – November)
21. JNB325 Ports and Terminals Management
The modern port, port policy, ownership of ports and terminals, developments world wide and port and terminal performance
22. JNB414 Strategic Management/Strategic Management in Networked Industries
This unit provides students with the theory and practice of strategic management emphasising application to the maritime and logistics industry. The unit focuses on strategic thinking and decision making whilst analysing the strategic management process. Examples are provided to demonstrate how the process works in practice. The knowledge and skills learned will serve as a solid foundation for further learning.
23. JNB415 Maritime and Logistics Management Project/Transport Research Project
The basic requirements of applied research; applying this knowledge to the research of a ‘real world’ problem.
24. JEE348 Introduction to Ship Design
To provide an introduction to issues influencing a vessel’s design. To introduce certain fundamental aspects of the rational and engineering approach to marine design. Establish an understanding of the considerations essential in the determination of hull characteristics, general arrangement and requisite systems.
The final mark for each subject will be the combination of the 3 assignments.
All assignments and examinations are marked by University staff.
Upon completion of the course, graduates can attend the Graduation Ceremony on campus at AMC if they choose to.
- GCE A levels or Diploma holders or Year 12 equivalent including a pass in English at O level equivalent
- Those who do not have the above qualifications but have years of relevant working experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis
Advanced Standing
Relevant Diploma holders will be eligible for up to 12 subjects’ exemption.
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You are required to submit the following for application:
- Completed application form
- 1 set of certified certificates and transcripts
- Resume
- Application fee of S$60 for Singaporean/PR or S$75 for foreigners (Non Refundable)
The following are also payable:
Fee Protection Scheme (FPS) Insurance of S$ 27 per subject.
Medical Insurance of S$ 53.50 – If you are protected by your own medical insurance coverage in Singapore, you can opt out from the medical insurance scheme.
There is a cooling-off period of 7 working days for maximum refund. You can receive maximum refund stated below within 7 working days after signing the contract.
You have to write to YMCA Education Centre to cancel the Agreement within the Cooling-off Period. You may send such Notice of Cancellation by email or fax to the following contacts, or leave a copy with the our administrative office.
PEI email address: tertiary@ymca.edu.sg
PEI fax number: 65-6586 2383
PEI administrative office address: One Orchard Road, Level 2, Singapore 238824
| % Refund of Course Fee | If Student’s written notice of withdrawal is receive |
| [100] | (“Maximum Refund”) More than [1] days before the Course Commencement Date |
| [100] | Before, but not more than [1] days before the Course Commencement Date |
| [100] | After, but not more than [28] days after the Course Commencement Date |
| [.] | More than [.] days after the Course Commencement Date, but not more than [.] days after the Course Commencement Date |
| [0] | More than [28] days after the Course Commencement Date |
All refunds will be made payable to the party who made the payments in the first instance and within 7 days after receiving the withdrawal notice.
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