Career Opportunities
Legal and shipping industry; Maritime transportation industry; Business and management; Marine insurance industry; Ship-owning companies; Public sector; International organisations.
Entry Requirement
1. SPM
– 3C (Malay , English , HIstory)
2. STPM
– Gred MInimum C ( Grade Point (GP) 2.00 any subject)
3. STAM
– Overall : “MAQBUL”
4. SKM
– Level 3
– SPM ( 1C any subject )
5. UEC
– 3B (Malay, English, HIstory)
5. IGCSE
– 3C (Malay, English, Any Subject)
**Other qualifications recognized as equivalent by the Malaysian Government.
Maritime law, which is often referred to as admiralty law, is a fundamental branch of law that regulates commerce and navigation on the seas or other navigable waters. It covers a broad spectrum of matters such as the development of legislation, both nationally and internationally; customs and excise regulations; the fishing industry; human rights and employment issues usually relating to the crew; insurance claims; property damage; the implications of stowaways on vessels; pollution; personal injuries; wreck and salvage; piracy; and container and passenger liner matters, etc. – Source: (“What is Maritime Law and what is its function..??”, Kavisha Baboolal).
Industry Focus
This programme is designed to provide knowledge and understanding of Maritime Law which is significant for the effectiveness of maritime transportation operations. This Diploma programme emphasizes on the importance of law and regulation compliance in the end-to-end process of maritime transportation. It also explores the efficiency of the process that affects the successful delivery of cargo to its destination from the legal standpoint.
Programme Content
Developed in-sync with the needs of the maritime industry for competent maritime law practitioners, the programme is targeted to supply professionals not only for the local maritime clusters, but also for the global maritime supply chain industry. The programme is designed for those with and without previous law knowledge or experience, who wish to embark on careers in maritime law and legislation.
Assessment: The programme is assessed through assignments, presentations, quiz, test (coursework), practical, projects, field exercises, other forms of classroom participation and written examination.
Key career skills: Business inclination, good communication skill, good report writing ability, problem solving, presentation, project management, teamwork, decision making and willingness to learn.
Core Subjects by year
CORE SUBJECTS
- Business Communication
- Communication Skills
- Business Information System
- English for Law
- Malaysian Legal System 1
- Malaysian Law of Contract
- English for Communication
- Malaysian Legal System 2
- Commercial Law 1
- Academic Writing
- Commercial Law 2
- Maritime Law 1
CORE SUBJECTS
- Basic Financial Accounting
- Introduction to Business and Management
- Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
- Maritime and Port Operations
- Maritime Law 2
- Law of Carriage by Sea
- Maritime Law 3
- Law of Port & Harbour
- Customs and Forwarding
- International Shipbroking and Chartering
- Business of Port
- International Shipping Business
- Maritime Law 4
- Marine Insurance
- Business Ethics
CORE SUBJECTS
Industrial Training
