Courses
The maritime business and logistics courses at the Institute of Maritime & Business Management (IMBM) are designed to give students insights into the best practices of the industry (core subjects) with a business focus. The maritime business in Singapore contributes about 7% to 8% to the country’s GDP and is a significant industry which is on a growth trajectory. The IMBM courses are expected to improve skills level of industry people as changes are occurring often which require knowledge upgrade.
| Course Title | Duration | Session Per Week | Hours Per Session (6.30-9.30pm) |
| Certificate in Maritime Studies (CMS) | 5 months | Twice | 3 hours |
| Certificate in Logistics Management (CLM) | 5 months | Twice | 3 hours |
| Diploma in Maritime Studies (DIMS) | 12 months | Twice | 3 hours |
| Diploma in Logistics Management (DILM) | 12 months | Twice | 3 hours |
| Diploma in Shipping and Logistics Management (DSLM) | 12 months | Twice | 3 hours |
| Advanced Diploma in Shipping and Logistics Management (ADSL) | 18 months | Twice | 3 hours |
Entry Requirements:
| 1 | Certificate level: | GCE ‘N’ level, Secondary Education with minimum 2 years relevant work experience. Mature candidates of 25 years of age & above with more than 5 years relevant work experience can also be considered for this program. |
| 2 | Diploma : | IMBM Certificate, 3 GCE ‘O’ level credits incl. English (Min. C6), Higher NITEC or equivalent qualifications. *Students without these qualifications but with relevantwork experience can take the Certificate level course (3 subjects) & on completion move onto the Diploma level. *on a case-by-case basis |
| 3 | Advanced Diploma: | IMBM Diploma or GCE ‘A’ level, ( min 2 A level subjects or 5 GCE ‘O’ level credits incl. English (min C6) |
Course Brochures
| CMS | Download | IMBM CMS Brochure R0512 |
| CLM | Download | IMBM CLM Brochure R0512 |
| DIMS | Download | IMBM DIMS Brochure R0512 |
| DILM | Download | IMBM DILM Brochure R0512 |
| DSLM | Download | IMBM DSLM brochure R0512 |
| ADSL | Download | IMBM ADSL Brochure R0512 |
a. Course Delivery
For each subject comprising 9 lessons, there will be 4 lectures and 4 tutorials with the last lesson used for revision.
b. Requirements for graduation in respect of every course
The method of assessment is an assignment of not more than 1500 words and a written examination for every subject. The assignment carries a maximum of 30 marks and the examination, the balance of 70 marks. The examination will be combination of the following:
| i) | Multiple choice question (MCQ) | - 30 marks and |
| ii) | Questions requiring short answers | - 40 marks |
| Questions on terms and definitions, with more marks given to students who give examples and illustrations |
Student taking the course must obtain a minimum of 41 marks for a marginal pass (Grade D) for all subjects in the course which they have enrolled in order for them to be awarded the certificate/diploma. In the event that the student fails a subject, he is required to take a supplementary for the subject. In this instance, a Supplementary Pass (SP) grade which is non-graded will be awarded.
For students progressing from Certificate to Diploma course, they must obtain at least a Credit – grade ‘B’ (61-70 marks) and 2 credit pass – grade ‘C’ (51-60 marks). The minimum marks of 163 out of a possible 300 (54%) is required.
For Diploma students aspiring to take up the Advanced Diploma in Shipping & Logistics Management course, they have to obtain the following grades/marks:
2 ‘B+’ - 71 – 80 marks min: 142 max: 160 marks
2 ‘B’ - 61 – 70 marks min: 122 max: 140 marks
4 ‘C’ - 51 – 60 marks min: 204 max: 240 marks
The minimum marks of 468 out of a possible 800 (58%) is required.
Forms
Download IMBM Course Registration Form
Course Progression
Deployment of Teachers
Teachers deployed at IMBM are registered with CPE to ensure compliance with the Private Education Regulations 2009.
