Facebook Twitter Youtube Instagram Linkedin
JOIN US NOW

DIPLOMA IN MARITIME LAW

Diploma In Maritime Law

Career Opportunities

Legal and shipping industry; Maritime transportation industry; Business and management; Marine insurance industry; Ship-owning companies; Public sector; International organisations.

Duration

2.5 year (7 semesters)

Entry Requirement

1. SPM
- 3C (Malay , English , HIstory)
2. STPM
- Gred MInimum C ( Grade Point (GP) 2.00 any subject)
3. STAM
- Overall : "MAQBUL"
4. SKM
- Level 3
- SPM ( 1C any subject )
5. UEC
- 3B (Malay, English, HIstory)
5. IGCSE
- 3C (Malay, English, Any Subject)
**Other qualifications recognized as equivalent by the Malaysian Government.

Maritime law, which is often referred to as admiralty law, is a fundamental branch of law that regulates commerce and navigation on the seas or other navigable waters. It covers a broad spectrum of matters such as the development of legislation, both nationally and internationally; customs and excise regulations; the fishing industry; human rights and employment issues usually relating to the crew; insurance claims; property damage; the implications of stowaways on vessels; pollution; personal injuries; wreck and salvage; piracy; and container and passenger liner matters, etc. – Source: (“What is Maritime Law and what is its function..??”, Kavisha Baboolal). 

Industry Focus
This programme is designed to provide knowledge and understanding of Maritime Law which is significant for the effectiveness of maritime transportation operations. This Diploma programme emphasizes on the importance of law and regulation compliance in the end-to-end process of maritime transportation. It also explores the efficiency of the process that affects the successful delivery of cargo to its destination from the legal standpoint.
Core Subjects by year

CORE SUBJECTS

  1. Business Communication
  2. Communication Skills
  3. Business Information System
  4. English for Law
  5. Malaysian Legal System 1
  6. Malaysian Law of Contract
  7. English for Communication
  8. Malaysian Legal System 2
  9. Commercial Law 1
  10. Academic Writing
  11. Commercial Law 2
  12. Maritime Law 1

CORE SUBJECTS

  1. Basic Financial Accounting
  2. Introduction to Business and Management
  3. Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
  4. Maritime and Port Operations
  5. Maritime Law 2
  6. Law of Carriage by Sea
  7. Maritime Law 3
  8. Law of Port & Harbour
  9. Customs and Forwarding
  10. International Shipbroking and Chartering
  11. Business of Port
  12. International Shipping Business
  13. Maritime Law 4
  14. Marine Insurance
  15. Business Ethics

CORE SUBJECTS

Industrial Training

Programme Content

Developed in-sync with the needs of the maritime industry for competent maritime law practitioners, the programme is targeted to supply professionals not only for the local maritime clusters, but also for the global maritime supply chain industry. The programme is designed for those with and without previous law knowledge or experience, who wish to embark on careers in maritime law and legislation.

Assessment: The programme is assessed through assignments, presentations, quiz, test (coursework), practical, projects, field exercises, other forms of classroom participation and written examination.

Key career skills: Business inclination, good communication skill, good report writing ability, problem solving, presentation, project management, teamwork, decision making and willingness to learn.

HOW TO ENROL?

GBE provides state-of-the-art learning technology and facilities for its students. The programmes offered are based on practical and industry-oriented curriculum and could be used as bridging platforms to pursue further education leading to bachelor and postgraduate degrees in advanced maritime nations abroad. The multi-cultural and international experience found in GBE is further enhanced by the presence of practising professionals from Malaysia and abroad who serve as visiting lecturers.