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 | Sessions Per Week | Hours Per Session (6.30-9.30pm) |
| Certificate in Maritime Studies (CMS)* | 5 months | Twice | 3 hours |
| Certificate in Supply Chain Management (CSM) | 5 months | Twice | 3 hours |
| Certificate in Business Management (CBM) | 5 months | Twice | 3 hours |
| Certificate in Maritime Studies (CMS) Express* | 3 months | Thrice | 3 hours |
| Diploma in Maritime Studies (DIMS)* | 12 months | Twice | 3 hours |
| Diploma in Maritime Studies (DIMS) – Express* | 7 months | Thrice | 3 hours |
| Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (DLSC) / DLSC (Express) | 12 months / 6 months | Twice / Thrice | 3 hours |
| Diploma in Business Management (DIBM) | 12 months | Twice | 3 hours |
| Diploma in Maritime and Logistics Management (DMLM) | 12 months | Twice | 3 hours |
| Advanced Diploma in Maritime and Logistics Management (ADML) | 18 months / *6 Months *(Progression) | Twice | 3 hours |
| IMBM Short Courses (Online mode vailable too) | 1 to 2 Days | ||
| * – current popular courses |
Entry Requirements:
| 1 | Certificate level: |
GCE “N” level with passes for 3 subjects including English or National ITE Certificate (NITEC) |
| 2 | Diploma : |
IMBM Certificate, GCE 3 O level subjects including English, Higher NItec or equivalent qualifications. |
| 3 | Advanced Diploma: |
IMBM Diploma, Polytechnic Diploma, GCE A level (with 2 A level subjects), |
Course Brochures
| CMS | Download | IMBM CMS Brochure 2017 |
| CMS Express | Download | IMBM CMS Express 2017 |
| CSM | Download | IMBM CSM Brochure 2017 |
| CBM | Download | IMBM CBM Brochure 2017 |
| DIMS | Download | IMBM DIMS Brochure 2017 |
| DIMS Express | Download | IMBM DIMS Express Brochure 2017 |
| DLSC | Download | IMBM DLSC Brochure 2017 |
| DIBM | Download | IMBM DIBM Brochure 2017 |
| DMLM | Download | IMBM DMLM Brochure 2017 |
| ADML | Download | IMBM ADML Brochure 2017 |
| IMBM Short Courses | Download | IMBM Short Courses 2017 |
| DLSC (Express) | Contact IMBM Office | |
| Maritime Port Authority of Singapore’s (MPA) Maritime Cluster Grant (MCF) of 90% claimable for all Maritime Studies Programs (incl. progression level) for eligible students (*Up to 90% MCF grant till June 2021). | Contact IMBM Office & refer to www.mpa.gov.sg/mcf for information. |
a. Course Delivery
For each subject comprising 8 lessons, there will be a combination of lectures and tutorials to be conducted via onsite (face to face) and some via e-learning mode.
b. Requirements for graduation in respect of every course
For the Certificate course, the method of assessment is based entirely on written examination of both Multiple Choice Questions and Short Answer Questions – this assessment method is also applicable for 3 subjects of 8 for Diploma course.
The method of assessment for the Diploma course is a mixture of written examination comprising of both Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) & Short Answer Questions for 3 subjects of 8 with the remaining 5 subjects to be assessed via both Non-classroom Examination (NCE)(with basic research & analysis required from the candidates) and Multiple Choice examination for each subject. The assessment format with the balance of 20 marks for class attendance and participation as shown below:
| Assessment Format | Certificate Level | Diploma Course (Incl. Progression from Certificate level) | |
| i) | Multiple Choice questions (MCQs)*
*also applicable for 3 subjects of 8 at Diploma level |
– 60 marks | -35 marks^
^for 5 subjects of 8 |
| ii) | Questions requiring short answers*
*also applicable for 3 subjects of 8 at Diploma level |
– 20 marks | -NA for 3 subjects of 8 |
| iii) | Non-classroom Examination (NCE)*
*for 5 subjects of 8 at Diploma level incl. progression level from Certificate course. NCE papers (typewritten & hard copies) must be submitted to the Institute before sitting of the MCQ examination paper. Refer to the Institute/exam instructions for details. |
– NA for 3 subjects of 8 | – 45 marks*
*for 5 subjects of 8 incl. progression from Certificate level |
| iii) | Class attendance | -8 marks | -8 marks |
| iv) | Class participation | – 12 marks | – 12 marks |
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 Maritime & 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
Download IMBM Short Courses Registration Form
Course Progression
Deployment of Teachers
Teachers deployed at IMBM are notified to the CPE to ensure compliance with the Private Education Regulations 2009. The teachers’ deployment by courses and subjects are as follows:
| CMS | Download | CMS Teachers’ Deployment |
| CMS Express | Download | CMS Express Teachers’ Deployment |
| CSM | Download | CSM Teachers’ Deployment |
| CBM | Download | CBM Teachers’ Deployment |
| DIMS | Download | DIMS Teachers’ Deployment |
| DIMS Express | Download | DIMS Express Teachers’ Deployment |
| DLSC | Download | DLSC Teachers’ Deployment |
| DIBM | Download | IMBM DIBM Teachers’ Deployment |
| DMLM | Download | IMBM DMLM Teachers’ Deployment |
| ADML | Download | IMBM ADML Teachers’ Deployment |
Deployment List Updated: As at June 2017
