COLLEGE OF MARITIME EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MARINE TRANSPORTATION (BSMT)
3-year academic + 1-year cadetship
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BSMT is a mandatory higher education degree program for aspiring deck officers, which covers Regulation II/1 and certain parts of II/2 of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), 1978, as amended.
Students of BSMT are trained in navigation, cargo handling and stowage, ship operations, and care for persons onboard at the operational level. Upon completion of the program’s three-year academic education and one-year onboard training, graduates are on track to become certified Officers in Charge (OIC) of a Navigational Watch after passing the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA)’s certification exam.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MARINE ENGINEERING (BSMarE)
3-year academic + 1-year cadetship
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BSMarE is a mandatory higher education degree program for aspiring engine officers, which covers Regulation III/1 and certain parts of III/2 of the STCW Convention, 1978, as amended.
Students of BSMarE are trained in different types of engineering (marine, electrical, electronic, and control) relevant to ship operations and in caring for persons onboard at the operational level. Upon completion of the program’s three-year academic education and one-year onboard training, graduates are on track to become certified OIC of an Engineering Watch after passing MARINA’s certification exam.
Career Opportunities for Maritime Graduates
- Merchant Marine profession
- Maritime Industry
- Maritime Education and Training
- Government (Philippine Navy, Philippine Coast Guard, Maritime Industry Authority)
- Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical)
- Naval Architecture
- Law
- IT-related fields
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CUSTOMS ADMINISTRATION (BSCA)
4 years
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BSCA is an interdisciplinary higher education program for students aspiring to become professional customs brokers. It deals with subjects such as local and international trade and customs management, logistics and shipping, and information technology.
Graduates of BSCA can become customs brokers after passing the licensure examination or find career opportunities in logistics, shipping, supply chain management, international trade, finance, administration, management, and other related fields.
BS OFFICE ADMINISTRATION (BSOA)
4 years
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BSOA is a higher education program that prepares students to become administrative professionals knowledgeable in systems, technologies, procedures, management, communication, and human relations in office settings.
Graduates of BSOA may find career opportunities in the fields of customer service, administration, management, accounting, and other related fields.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. We design the curriculum based on our students’ SHS background. The subjects in your curriculum will vary slightly from those of a student under a maritime strand to make up for the difference in specializations.
If you dream of becoming a ship captain, then BSMT is for you. This program will help you master the duties of marine deck officer, including but not limited to navigation, radio communication, and basic safety operations.
If you prefer to work in the engine room, then take BSMarE. In this program, you will learn the inner workings of a ship’s machinery, such as its mechanical, electrical, refrigeration, and steering systems.
Both programs take at least four (4) years to complete. You will spend the first three years building your academic foundation (Associate Degree). In your fourth year, you will be getting hands-on experience by working one (1) year onboard as an on-the-job trainee. Once you’ve completed the academic and the onboard training requirements, you’ll earn your Bachelor’s Degree.
No, we don’t discriminate against any gender. There may be more men in the maritime industry, but women are very much capable of becoming competent seafarers. Two percent of the world’s seafarers are women, and this number is growing.
College applicants must take the Admission Test.
College (Maritime):
- Admission Test
- medical exam
- Ishihara Test
College (Non-Maritime):
- Admission Test
- medical exam
We have two (2) semesters per academic year. Maritime programs have summer classes.