Maritime Studies (Safety Management)
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-06-30 | - |
| 2024-10-15 | - |
| 2024-03-15 | - |
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Maritime Studies (Safety Management) is an online program that equips students with the skills and knowledge to lead and contribute to safety culture in the maritime sector. The program focuses on safety, environmental protection, security, and quality management, preparing graduates for careers in safety and risk management, environmental coordination, and other leadership roles in the maritime industry.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Overview:
The Bachelor of Maritime Studies (Safety Management) is designed to equip students with the essential skills and knowledge to lead and contribute to the development of a safety culture within a variety of organizations operating in the global maritime sector. With a focus on safety and preventative measures, this program prepares students to address growing concerns in ocean and hazardous environment-related industries, including offshore oil and gas, shipping, maritime security, and fishing.
Objectives:
- Provide students with a comprehensive understanding of maritime safety, environmental protection, security, and quality management.
- Develop students' leadership skills and abilities to implement, maintain, and promote safety, environmental, and quality management systems.
- Prepare students for careers in the maritime sector, with a focus on safety and risk management.
Program Description:
The Bachelor of Maritime Studies (Safety Management) is offered online, allowing students to pursue their studies from anywhere across the globe. The program consists of 39 credit hours, including nine required courses (27 credit hours) and four elective courses (12 credit hours).
Careers:
The Bachelor of Maritime Studies (Safety Management) prepares students for a wide range of career opportunities in the maritime sector, including:
- Safety and risk managers
- Environmental coordinators
- Security officers
- Quality assurance professionals
- Operations managers
- Consultants Graduates of the program will be well-prepared to assume leadership roles in the maritime industry, promoting safety, environmental protection, and quality management.
Entry Requirements:
Applicants must meet the regular admission requirements of Memorial University and be eligible for admission to the Bachelor of Maritime Studies - Major in Safety Management program in one of the following categories:
- Category A: Applicants holding a diploma from the Marine Institute in nautical science, marine engineering technology, naval architecture technology, marine engineering systems design technology, marine environmental technology, or food technology
- Category B: Applicants holding a diploma of technology in engineering/applied science technology accredited by the Canadian Technology Accreditation Board (CTAB), or Technology Accreditation Canada (TAC)
- Category C: Applicants holding a diploma of technology comparable to a Marine Institute or College of the North Atlantic three-year accredited diploma
- Category D: Applicants who have Canadian Forces training acceptable to the Admissions Committee
