Get the knowledge and tools to elevate yourself from local business management to global settings within the maritime profession.
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the shipping industry have identified that the shipping practice and business in Singapore should be elevated in order to enter into the regional and global arenas.
This is a strategic development that would uplift the local business practice and knowledge to a higher echelon in the international shipping scene, associated with business management, international shipping finance, chartering, and other related issues.
This MSc programme is developed to fill the gap and provide post-graduate level and high-value education for professionals in maritime and related business; elevating them from local business management to one of the international and global business settings.
The foremost intention is to provide young graduates and middle-management executives working in maritime related areas an avenue for higher education. The programme will also be suitable for graduates who wish to be involved in the maritime profession. The education would provide them with necessary knowledge and tools to form the next generation of shipping executives.
This programme has been presented the Excellence in Training Development award at the Singapore International Maritime Awards (IMA) 2009. NTU is honored in recognition for its outstanding contribution to Singapore’s maritime education landscape.
Unique Feature
Professional Recognition
Graduates with the MSc in Maritime Studies are granted exemption from the following subjects of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS):
- Introduction to Shipping
- Economics of Sea Transport & International Trade
- Marine Insurance (Only if Marine Insurance Elective is taken)
Visit the ICS’s website here for more information.
Admission Requirements
- Have a good Bachelor degree in Shipping, Business or other related disciplines
OR - Hold a Certificate of Competency 1 (CoC 1)
- TOEFL/IELTS is required for applicants whose Bachelor programme is not conducted in English. Test date must be within 2 years or less from the date of application. The minimum score required is as follows:
- TOEFL (Paper-based): 600
- TOEFL (Computer-based): 250
- TEOFL (Internet-based): 85
- IELTS (Academic): 6.0
- For applicants studying overseas, please ensure that you submit a relevant proof of documentation that your programme was conducted in English.
- GRE/GMAT score is not required for admission.
Intake Period
- There are two intakes yearly - the August and January intake.
- August Intake: Application portal opens from November to January;
- January Intake: Application portal opens from July to August.
- Candidates may apply via the "Apply Now" button at the top right of this page when the application period starts.
Application Fee
- Effective Academic Year 2024 intake onwards, the application has been adjusted to S$50,
inclusive of GST
Deposit Payment
- Deposit for offer acceptance is non-refundable and non-transferable.
Programme Structure & Duration
Programme Structure
- The programme is available in both full-time study and part-time study.
- Students must complete 30 AUs (10 Courses), of which 18 AUs (12AUs compulsory + 6 AUs electives) must be from the Maritime Studies curriculum.
- Eligible students may choose to select Coursework + Dissertation study track from their 2nd semester onwards (eligibility terms apply)
- Note that a dissertation project is in lieu of 2 courses.
Lesson & Examination Schedule
- There are two semesters each year. You may refer to the academic calendar here for more information.
- Classes are conducted on weekday evenings between 6.30 PM – 9.30 PM, unless otherwise informed by your lecturer or indicated in the timetable system. This applies for both full-time and part-time students.
- Note that examinations are generally scheduled on weekday mornings or afternoons, unless otherwise indicated in the timetable system.
Candidature Period
| Courses allowed per semester | Normal / Minimum Candidature Period | Maximum Candidature Period | |
| Full-time Study | Up to 5 courses (15 AUs) | 1 year (2 semesters) | 3 years (6 semesters) |
| Part-time Study | Up to 3 courses (9 AUs) | 2 years (4 semesters) | 4 years (8 semesters) |
Curriculum
Core Courses
| Course Code | Course Title | AUs |
|---|---|---|
| For exisiting Students prior to AY25-26 Aug intake | ||
| MT6101 | Project Management | 3 |
| MT6102 | Maritime Economics | 3 |
| MT6201 | Shipping Management | 3 |
| MT6202 | Maritime Law and Operations | 3 |
| For Students matriculating in AY25-26 Aug intake onwards | ||
| MT6102 | Maritime Economics | 3 |
| MT6201 | Shipping Management | 3 |
| MT6204 | Ship Operations, Brokering and Chartering | 3 |
| MT6502 | Marine Insurance and Claims | 3 |
Electives
| Course Code | Course Title | AUs |
|---|---|---|
| For exisiting Students prior to AY25-26 Aug intake | ||
| MT6301 | Maritime Logistics | 3 |
| MT6302 | Port Management | 3 |
| MT6401 | Environmental Shipping | 3 |
| MT6501 | Sustainable and Green Finance | 3 |
| MT6503 | Sustainability and Digitalisation | 3 |
| MT6502* | Marine Insurance and Claims | 3 |
| For Students matriculating in AY25-26 Aug intake onwards | ||
| MT6202 | Maritime Law and Operations | 3 |
| MT6301 | Maritime Logistics | 3 |
| MT6302 | Port Management | 3 |
| MT6401 | Environmental Shipping | 3 |
| MT6501 | Sustainable and Green Finance | 3 |
| MT6503 | Sustainability and Digitalisation | 3 |
*MT6502 is an elective only for Existing Students prior to AY25-26 Aug intake. For Students matriculating in AY25-26 Aug intake onwards, it is a core course.
Please note that course offerings are subject to review and changes each academic year.
Course Content
Core Courses
MT6101 Project Management (3 AUs)
Electives (Not all Electives will be offered each semester)
Additional Information
Tuition Fees
| Full-time | Part-time | |
| Tuition fee for AY2024-2025 (based on minimum candidature) | S$45,107.20 | |
| Tuition fee per semester | S$22,553.60 | S$11,276.80 |
| Full-time | Part-time | |
| Tuition fee for AY2025-2026 (based on minimum candidature) | S$55,030.78 | |
| Tuition fee per semester | S$27,515.39 | S$13,757.70 |
Important things to note:
- The above fees are based on the shortest candidature period. Additional fees will apply for each semester extended beyond the minimum/normal candidature
(i.e. if you are enrolling as a full-time student and intend to complete your programme in 2 years instead of the normal period of 1 year, you will be billed S$27,515.39 per semester from your 1st to 4th term).
- Tuition fee is payable each semester regardless of the number of courses registered that term. This is applicable even if the student did not register any course that semester, unless the student has been approved for Leave of Absence (LOA) before the 2nd teaching week of that term.
- Students who apply LOA or withdraw their candidature after the second teaching week of the semester will
- Fees listed are inclusive of the prevailing Goods and Services Tax (GST).
- The University reserves the right to revise its fees every year without notice. For more information on other applicable fees, click here.
Financial Aid
- All Singaporeans and Permanent Residents:
From the academic year starting in 2024, Singaporeans and permanent residents who enrol in self-funded master’s by coursework programmes at NTU will enjoy a $5,000 subsidy, with those in need of financial aid will receive up to $10,000. - All NTU Alumni:
All NTU alumni will receive an additional 10 per cent tuition fee rebate. These initiatives, are meant to promote lifelong learning and make postgraduate education more accessible for all. - Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents enrolled in the MSc (Maritime Studies) programme may be eligible for the Maritime Cluster Fund (MCF), a co-funding by the Maritime & Port Authority of Singapore (MPA). Visit MPA’s website here for more information on MCF (under “Certifiable Courses”).