Om utbildningen
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The objective of the education is to train competent and versatile deck officers for the national, European and international traffic. The main tasks of a sea captain include being responsible for and maneuvering a vessel, and transporting cargo in such a way which is safe for both people and the environment. The education also offers bases for functioning in leading positions in land-based organizations within the maritime field.
The training fulfils the requirements set in the international Convention on the Training, Certification and Watch keeping for Seafarers (STCW Convention).
After completing the degree and 36 months of work as deck officer onboard, you can apply for a Masters certificate of competency as a sea captain.
Kommande starter
Så ansöker du
You can apply for Bachelor of Maritime Management, Maritime Management, Captain if you have completed
- Senior secondary school degree and/or university degree
Kursinnehåll
The studies consist of:
- Basic Studies
- Professional Studies
- Elective Studies
- Onboard Training
- Thesis
The core studies cover the duties of Deck Officers.
Which are made up of the following subjects:
- Navigation
- Seamanship
- Ship Technology
- Cargo Handling
- Radio Communication
The studies consist of theoretical studies as well as practical exercises in, among other things, ship simulators. The education includes a total of 360 days of onboard training. The supervised onboard training is done on different kinds of vessels on international traffic. The onboard training is analyzed through a prescribed onboard training book.
The degree programme studies are divided into three levels.
These levels must be completed as follows:
- Support Level (Watchman Deck)
After completing support level studies, including practical training (after 1 year), you can apply for the certificate of competence for Watchman Deck. After you have obtained this, it is possible to complete the rest of your practical training as a paid crew member.
- Operational Level (Watch Officer Deck)
After completing operational level, including guided practical training (after an additional 2 years), you can apply for the certificate of competence for Watch Officer Deck.
- Management Level (Captain)
To be able to apply for your certificate of competence as a Master Mariner, you must first complete your Bachelor of Maritime Management degree and gain work experience as a Deck Officer on international trade ships.
The certificate of competence (Masters License) is issued by the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency (Traficom).
Efter utbildningen
Graduates from the degree programme in Maritime Management are professional and versatile master mariners, qualified for Finnish, European, and International careers. The first self-evident career is at sea can be as officers on board any type of vessel. Shore based careers within the maritime industry are underpinned by a sufficient career at sea. The maritime industry offers land based positions within authorities, shipping companies, brokers, insurance companies, yards, logistics, and so on.
Fortsatta studier
After completing the Bachelor’s Degree it is possible to continue to Masters level studies at Universities or Universities of Applied Sciences.
At Novia University of Applied Sciences we offer Master’s Degree studies in Autonomous Maritime Operations and in Maritime Management.
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