This program specializes in maritime transportation and logistics, focusing on key areas such as shipping management, port operations, maritime administration, marine policies, maritime law, and operational systems. Given the strategic importance of Malaysia’s maritime sector, which handles approximately 85% of the nation’s cargo transportation, the program is designed to cultivate skilled professionals ready to drive innovation and progress in this critical industry. The curriculum combines maritime-specific studies with interdisciplinary knowledge in communication, creative problem-solving, and general management to prepare graduates for both local and global maritime roles. As the only program of its kind offered by a Malaysian public university, it is uniquely structured to address the nation’s workforce demands in the maritime sector. To enhance real-world readiness, the program incorporates Work-Based Learning (WBL), providing students with a year of practical experience at premier ports such as Tanjung Pelepas Port and Kuantan Port Consortium. Furthermore, the Malaysian Maritime Logistics and Transport Centre (MaLTRaC) serves as a dedicated research and education hub, fostering expertise and innovation in maritime transportation and logistics.
7 Semesters,
3.5 years
Ship Brokering & Chartering, Shipping Economics, Economic Thinking Methods, Marine Insurance, Maritime Research Methods, Maritime Safety, Business Communication, Maritime English, Marine Cargo Operations, Maritime Service Marketing, Sea Freight Transportation, Multimodal Transport, Maritime Human Resource Management, Logistics & Distributive Management, Port & Shipping Management, Maritime Strategic Management, Business Accounting, Maritime Trade, Marine Policy & Management, Maritime Management Principles, Maritime Information Systems, Maritime Statistics & Business, Admiralty Law, International Maritime Law.
STPM (SCIENCE) GRADUATES
Achieve a minimum Grade B- in one (1) STPM subject:
• Economics, Geography, Accounting, or Business Studies
Achieve a minimum Grade C in STPM: Mathematics
Achieve a minimum Grade E in SPM: English
OR
Achieve a minimum Grade B- in one (1) STPM subject:
• Economics, Geography, Accounting, or Business Studies
Achieve a minimum Grade C in SPM: Mathematics
Achieve a minimum Grade E in SPM: English
MATRICULATION / FOUNDATION (ACCOUNTING)
Achieve a minimum Grade B- in one (1) subject:
• Economics, Accounting, or Business Management
Achieve a minimum Grade C in Mathematics
DIPLOMA/EQUIVALENT GRADUATES
For applicants with a Diploma / Equivalent qualification in a related field, a minimum CGPA of 3.00 is required in the relevant field.
OR
Possess other recognized qualifications deemed equivalent and approved by the University Senate.
MALAYSIAN UNIVERSITY ENGLISH TEST (MUET)
Applicants must achieve a minimum of BAND 2.0 for results obtained from Session 1, 2021 onwards, or BAND 2 for results obtained in 2021 or earlier, provided the results remain valid at the time of application
• Executive Officer
• Management Office
• Maritime Lieutenant
• Marine Officer
• Academic Officer
• Administrative and Diplomatic Officer
• Customs & Immigration Officer
• Port Sector Professional
• Shipping Sector Specialist
• Land Transport Sector Specialist
• Maritime Tourism Sector Specialist
For further information or enquiries, please contact:
Mrs Wan Mariam binti Wan Abdullah,
Program Coordinator,
Bachelor of Management (Maritime) with Honours
wmariam@umt.edu.my
09-6683749