Bachelor of Maritime Management, Captain

Bachelor of Maritime Management, Captain is a Bachelor program taught at Novia University of Applied Sciences, Finland. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (4 years 6 months) options.

The Bachelor of Maritime Management, Captain at Novia University of Applied Sciences prepares students for Deck Officer duties and, with experience, for Master Mariner competence. Core studies cover Navigation, Seamanship, Ship Technology, Cargo Handling and Radio Communication. The programme trains students to manoeuvre vessels and transport cargo safely, and aligns with the STCW Convention.

The programme runs for 4.5 years (270 ECTS) and combines theoretical studies with extensive practical training. Teaching uses contact and distance methods, digital platforms, ship simulators and supervised onboard training totaling 360 days on international merchant ships, recorded in an onboard training book. Studies progress through Support Level (Watchman Deck, incl. 60 days training), Operational Level (Watch Officer Deck, incl. 360 days training) and Management Level (Captain). The thesis is 15 credits and can be based on internal or external commissions.

Graduates can apply to Traficom for Watch Officer Deck certification and, with sea service as Deck Officer, for Master Mariner (Chief Officer and Captain’s Unlimited License). The programme provides pathways to sea-going officer roles and land-based positions in the maritime sector.

Modules

• Navigation
• Seamanship
• Ship Technology
• Cargo Handling
• Radio Communication

The minimum requirements for admission in Bachelor of Maritime Management, Captain at Novia University of Applied Sciences for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Novia University of Applied Sciences.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Novia University of Applied Sciences as pre-requiste for admission in Bachelor of Maritime Management, Captain.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Students admitted to seafaring degree programmes must submit a medical certificate proving fitness for vision, hearing and colour vision, issued at a pre-sea examination by a Seamen’s Physician at a Seafarers’ Health Care Centre in Finland. Admission can be withdrawn if the certificate is not provided on time or indicates unsuitability for a career at sea. The right to study may be revoked under the Universities of Applied Sciences Act due to health conditions, functional capacity or safety risks.

Please check detail of study units at https://opintopolku.fi/konfo/en/koulutus/1.2.246.562.13.00000000000000000256

• Captain/Master Mariner
• Deck Officer/Watch Officer
• Officer on board any type of vessel
• Land-based roles within authorities
• Land-based roles in shipping companies
• Broker
• Insurance sector roles
• Logistics roles
• Yards/shipbuilding roles
• Finance sector roles

6 fully funded scholarships are listed for Finland. See Finland scholarships.