Course Details

Diploma (Conversion) in Maritime Business Management

Overview

  • Course Date:

    19 Oct 2026 to 30 Sep 2027

  • Registration Period:

    1 Jun 2026 to 31 Aug 2026

  • Duration/Frequency:

    3 Evenings per week, 6:30pm-9:30pm

  • Mode of Training:

    Classroom

Class Schedule
PDC1: Mon, Wed & Fri (6.30pm - 9.30pm)
PDC2: Mon, Tue & Thu (6.30pm - 9.30pm)

Course Duration
270 hours (1 year)

Please refer to the Academic Calendar.

Enquiries

For specific course details, please contact the Course Manager:

For other enquiries, please email to ptenquiry@sp.edu.sg.

You are required to bring a laptop when attending lessons, as you may need it to access the e-learning materials, writing reports, etc.

What You Will Learn

Navigate the future of global shipping & maritime business!

As Singapore strengthens its position as a leading global maritime hub, the demand for skilled professionals with expertise in shipping operations, offshore management, logistics, and maritime business continues to grow.

Through this Diploma (Conversion) in Maritime Business Management, you will gain industry-relevant knowledge in maritime operations, shipping economics, port management, and marine law to support your career growth in taking on executive and junior management positions in the rapidly evolving maritime and offshore sector.

Key Outcomes
  • Understand maritime business operations, including shipping management, offshore operations, and port logistics, across global trade environments
  • Apply knowledge of maritime economics, shipbroking, chartering, and vessel operations in commercial shipping contexts
  • Manage ship operations, voyage planning, crew management, and ship surveying processes
  • Interpret maritime law, marine insurance policies, international conventions, and shipping documentation requirements
  • Develop practical knowledge in cargo handling, terminal operations, dangerous goods management, and port agency operations
  • Develop operational, financial, and strategic management skills for ship management, offshore operations, and maritime enterprises

Designed For
Motivated professionals in logistics, shipping, supply chain, or offshore operations seeking to deepen your maritime business knowledge and advance into executive or management-level roles, or non-maritime graduates looking to transition into the maritime and offshore industry.

More Information

This is a 1-year part-time course consisting of 2 Post-Diploma Certificates conducted over 2 semesters. 

Post-Diploma CertificateKey Modules
PDC 1 - Post-Diploma Certificate in Ship Management & Offshore- Marketing & Financial Management
- Ship Management & Surveying
- Marine Offshore Operations
PDC 2 - Post-Diploma Certificate in Shipping Business & Operations- Maritime Economics and Shipbroking
- Maritime Law & Insurance
- Port & Cargo Management

For more information on the course, click on the “Register” button.