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Diploma in
Maritime Business

OVERVIEW

Why is the Diploma in Maritime Business the best course for me in 2025?

If you’re interested in how the maritime business world operates, the Diploma in Maritime Business is your ideal path. Suited for strategic, analytical, and collaborative individuals, this course at SP offers practical experience in modern facilities like the Maritime Business Centre, which includes the Maritime IT Laboratory. Engage in real-life industry case studies, build industry connections, and learn about the complex freight transport network and the seamless integration of its components. Start your maritime career with SP.

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What are the benefits of studying maritime business in 2025?

This diploma immerses you in the heartbeat of global trade. You’ll gain hands-on experience through case studies, field visits, and a six-month shore-based internship, bridging classroom concepts with real-world impact. This extensive programme equips you with versatile skills to navigate various sectors within the maritime industry, ensuring that goods flow seamlessly across the globe, and you’re at the helm of it all.

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What is maritime business in 2025?

Maritime business continues to be the backbone of global trade, managing the transport of goods by sea. In 2025, the industry is embracing AI and digitalisation to improve efficiency and precision. With these advancements, exciting opportunities await those ready to lead the way in this dynamic field.

How does maritime business impact our daily lives?

Maritime business drives global trade, managing the complex logistics that ensure essentials like food, clothing, and electronics reach consumers worldwide. It plays a critical role in keeping products available in stores and online. Through this programme, you’ll learn to manage and sustain this vital supply chain, ensuring the continued flow of goods that power the global economy.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

What will I study in maritime business?

Please note: Course structure is subject to change.

Electives

The SP elective framework offers students options to pursue their passion and/or meet different career needs, and is an integral part of the holistic education we seek to provide to our students.

Learn about SP Elective Framework

The Common Core Curriculum (CCC) prepares you for a changing world with essential human and digital skills. Through its 10 modules, the CCC also provides a wide learning experience to examine local and global issues based on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These modules help you understand real-world issues and the impact on different communities, and equip you with skills to create a better, sustainable Singapore and world.

Learn about Common Core Curriculum

Foundation in Maritime Business
Start with the fundamentals of maritime business through modules like Maritime Economics, Financial Accounting in Shipping, and Introduction to Maritime Industry. These courses introduce industry practices, terminology, and software, providing a solid foundation for your studies.

Module Name
Total Hours
Maritime Economics
75
Financial Accounting in Shipping
60
Maritime Personnel Management
60
Ship Operations (60h)
60
Logistics Management
60
Port Operations
60
Bunkering Practices
45
Introduction to Maritime Industry
60
Education and Career Guidance 1
15
Business Statistics
45
IT & Data Analysis for Business (ITDAB)
60
Principles of Shipping Practice
45
Thinking Critically about the UN SDGs (TCU)
30
Persuasive Communication with Data Storytelling (PCDS)
30
Collaboration in the Digital Age (CDA)
15
Effective Writing for the Workplace (EWW)
15
Data Fluency (DF)
15
Digital Communication for Impact (DCI)
15
Financial Education 1
4.5
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Who is maritime business for?

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What are the eligibility requirements for maritime business?

You must meet the following criteria to qualify for the Diploma in Maritime Business: This information will be taken directly from MOE’s requirements.

YOUR FUTURE

What is the future of maritime business?

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Maritime business at SP prepares me for the future.

What facilities does SP have to prepare me for the future in maritime business?

Excelling in maritime business means immersive practice and real-world exposure. You'll train at the Maritime Business Centre at SP to simulate real-world maritime business operations and develop critical thinking. The Maritime IT Laboratory deploys the latest ship management software to train students in maritime logistics, trade, and port management.

The learning in these facilities will prepare you for the industry, giving you the skills and confidence to excel in your career.

Maritime business at SP prepares me for Singapore.

What opportunities are there for maritime business in Singapore and the region?

The maritime business is crucial for global trade, ensuring the smooth delivery of goods. With the upcoming Tuas Mega Port set to double cargo capacity, job opportunities in this sector are expanding. The industry is rapidly evolving with AI, automation, digitalization and sustainability, making operations greener and more efficient. SP prepares you to seize these opportunities, mastering the skills that keep global commerce moving.

Maritime business at SP prepares me for the world.

What are the different types of fields covered in maritime business?

At maritime business in SP, you’ll acquire a broad skill set, making you versatile and adaptable to diverse fields in the global maritime industry, such as:

  • Ship Owning/Management: Learn about ship management and local and international regulations.
  • Shipbroking/Chartering: Understand international trade and different types of charter services.
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  • Ship/Port Agency: Learn to manage ship arrivals, departures, and port services.
  • Logistics / Supply Chain Management: Study the concept of logistics, supply chain management and the types of channel structures.
  • Marine Insurance / Law: Appreciate the legal and insurance aspects of maritime operations.
  • Port Terminal Operations/Port Management: Learn basic operations, port terminology and management of ports.

This comprehensive, multidisciplinary training equips you to tackle complex challenges in maritime business, and excel in a variety of roles, ensuring that you’ll be in-demand globally.

How do I know if maritime business is for me? 

This maritime business course is perfect if you like networking and are interested in international maritime business. It's designed for students who are analytical, enjoy teamwork, have leadership skills, and are eager to learn new technologies.

INDUSTRY EXPOSURE

What industry exposure do I get from maritime business?

What can I expect from my maritime business internship?

Maritime business at SP offers 26-week internships at leading organisations like CMA CGM, PSA International, Pacific International Lines (PIL) and the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA). You’ll gain valuable hands-on experience across startups, SMEs, MNCs, and government agencies, enabling them to gain insights on how the maritime industry operates. Due to their remarkable achievements, many were offered full-time positions upon graduation.

What is a good SP internship?

Internships offer valuable networking, real-world insights, and job opportunities, helping you refine your career path. SP’s coaching boosts confidence and employability. The internship opportunity broadens your perspective, leading to higher starting salaries, industry exposure, and professional growth through meaningful work, clear objectives, and mentor support.

Can you get overseas exposure while studying maritime business?

Overseas exposure helps broaden your horizons. Understanding globalization and working with diverse cultures is essential in a global city like Singapore. Maritime business students and alumni have the opportunity to Overseas Internship Attachment (OIA) as well as overseas immersive programmes such as the Maritime Experiential Learning Camp (MEL) and Learning Express (LEX), enriching their worldviews and career prospects.

How can I gain a competitive edge while studying maritime business?

SP collaborates closely with industry partners through events, conferences and mentorship, allowing you to transition smoothly into a maritime professional. You will cover all fundamental business subjects with the additional focus on maritime-related specializations.

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What are my options after attaining my Diploma in Maritime Business? 

After completing your Diploma in Maritime Business (DMB), you can continue your education or start your career. More than two-thirds of SP graduates earn degrees at local and international universities, with SP diplomas recognised by over 150 universities worldwide.

Alternatively, you can enter the workforce at companies like PSA International, Maersk, Jurong Port, BW Group, and the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA).

Both pathways offer excellent opportunities to grow and succeed in the maritime industry.

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What career options are there in maritime business?

A career in maritime business offers exciting opportunities that are primarily office-based, where you’ll work with cutting-edge technologies like AI and IoT. DMB graduates are highly sought after for roles in ship management, logistics, and other maritime sectors.

Here are some career options in the field of maritime business:

  • Shipping Coordinator
  • Logistics Assistant
  • Port/Terminal Operations Executive and Regulatory Authorities
  • Operations Manager
  • Shipping Manager
  • Senior Logistics/Supply Chain Manager
  • Senior Maritime Consultant
  • Executives in ship owning/management organisations
  • Shipbroking/Chartering
  • Marine Insurance/Law Companies

Life after my Diploma in Maritime Business

Which degrees are most common among maritime business graduates of SP? 

Many maritime business graduates in SP advance to degrees in Shipping Management, Maritime Business, and Logistics. You can gain direct entry into programmes at local universities like NUS, NTU, SMU, or SIT, and renowned institutions abroad, such as the University of Plymouth, Solent University, or the University of Tasmania.

How can I fast-track my education?

If you’re preparing for university and want to make the most of your diploma time, an SP diploma can let you fast-track your education by 0.5-2 years!

  • Module Exemptions & Advanced Standing — You can skip specific university modules at local and international universities.
    • A strong GPA can earn you direct entry into the third year at SUNY Maritime College or final-year maritime programmes at top universities in the UK, US, and Australia.
 

Testimonials

Who are the notable alumni in maritime business, and what are their success stories?
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