The Bachelor of Maritime Studies degree is a professional degree designed to educate and train students who will initially proceed to careers in the marine transportation industry. The programme is developed to provide a fundamental technical component which fulfils licensing requirements for seagoing personnel coupled with a broader academic component exposing the student to contemporary organizational and human resource management theory and practice as well as providing an insight into economics and social sciences in the global context. The student's academic and technical education is interspersed with periods of seagoing experience. The graduate of the intensive programme is well positioned for a career in today's marine transportation industry. The degree programme is structured to provide two entry options.
Students can proceed straight through the programme from initial entry.
The design of the programme with a basic first year component, a technical component, and an enrichment component facilitates entry into the programme with advanced standing for those who have completed a diploma at the Marine Institute or some other maritime academy. Applicants without any formal post-secondary education must meet the regular admission requirement of the Marine Institute or the University. Applicants holding a diploma similar to the Marine Institute diploma in Nautical Science or Marine Engineering Technology will have their status adjudicated relative to the Marine Institute diploma requirements in the appropriate area. Appropriate exemptions will be granted and a course of study developed. Applicants who have Canadian Coast Guard, or equivalent, challenge credits will have their status adjudicated relative to the Marine Institute diploma requirements in the appropriate areas.