About the Programme

The Graduate Certificate in Shipping is designed for those employed in, or interested in, the shipping industry or its related sectors, such as import or export companies involved in significant shipping activity.

The programme addresses the needs of people currently working in the industry, wishing to enhance their industry skills and knowledge with a view to further developing their career along a management path. The programme is suitable for those currently in “middle” management as well as those aspiring to enter a management level of responsibility in the future.

A graduate from this programme will be able to competently carry out the tasks required in intermediate and management positions within the shipping industry. They will be able to establish systems, research and develop solutions to problems within their responsibility, and develop and evaluate strategies for optimising efficiency within their operation.

Offered by

New Zealand Maritime School

Entry Requirements

Applicants must meet the following entry requirements:

• Successful completion of an appropriate NQF Level 6 or 7 programme eg a Diploma in Business, Bachelor of Business or equivalent or
• Successful completion of the MIT Diploma in Supply Chain Management plus relevant work experience or
• Successful completion of the MIT Diploma in Shipping and Freight plus relevant work experience or
• Able to give evidence of at least three years relevant work experience at a senior operational level or equivalent (prospective mature students may be asked to complete a research essay to show academic prowess)
• Have English language competence to undertake this programme which is taught and assessed in English.

Any applicant whose first language is not English must provide evidence of an overall IELTS (Academic) band score of 6.0 (with no score below 5.5) or equivalent and

• Personal presentation and discipline, communication skills, attitude and motivation to learn and succeed will be determined through an interview.

All applicants will be interviewed. The interview will also provide an opportunity to outline the programme and to ensure the applicant is aware of the course content and assessment policies. The interview will also ensure that the applicant has applied for the most appropriate level of programme by assessing work experience, prior learning and aptitude. Alternative means to assess these criteria will be adopted where an interview is not practicable, eg in the case of international applicants.

Note: Applicants are welcome to bring a support person to the interview.

Prospective students who meet the entry criteria and interview requirements will be accepted in order of application until the programme is full. Preference may be given to graduates from the Manukau Institute of Technology Diploma in Supply Chain Management or the Manukau Institute of Technology Diploma in Shipping and Freight.

Cost

$2,700 (approx)

International Student Fees

$8,725 per semester

Programme Summary

The Graduate Certificate in Shipping consists of two compulsory 20 credit courses and two out of three elective 10 credit courses.

Semester One (17 weeks)

Compulsory Courses - 40 credits:

• Managing Risk in the Supply Chain - 20 credits
• Logistics Practice - 20 credits

Elective Courses (two of three required) - 20 credits:

• Chartering Practice - 10 credits
• Port Management - 10 credits
• Ship Stability and Planning - 10 credits

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