Diploma in Foreign-going Master or Chief (Level 7)

Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT)
Webometrics New Zealand National Ranking: 13

Course Info

Summary

Take charge as the Chief Mate or command of your ship as Master.

You'll develop specialist knowledge in the areas of safety of life at sea, safety of property at sea, and the integrity of the marine environment, crew, cargo and passengers. You will learn how to manage the cargo and the non-technical maintenance of the vessel. You will hold the position of responsibility of managing the ship’s records and administration. You will also learn the essential analytical and problem-solving skills to the level of command for either a foreign-going ship or managerial positions ashore.

Talented individuals can expect to progress quickly and receive good levels of pay, with the opportunity to explore the world’s most exotic locations.

Career Outcomes

The chief officer or master on foreign-going ships. Shore-based leadership positions in the maritime cluster and port management, such as maritime pilots, marine managers, harbour masters, ship planners, cargo planners, accident investigators, maritime trainers and educators. For potential salaries visit careers.govt.nz.

About Course
Course Credential

Diploma

Application Deadline

N/A

Course Availibility

Open

Course specific Intake

February, July, May, October

Academics, GPA

English requirements

IELTS: IELTS General or Academic score of 6 with no band score lower than 5.5 is required. TOFEL: PTE: 0

Course Duration

1 Year

Tuition Fees

NZD$ 0.00

*Price shown is for indicative purpose, please check with institution

IMP Notes

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Location

New Zealand Maritime School

Scholarships

Here are some scholarship that are available at The Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT).

Combined Adrienne Marshall English Scholarship and Barry Marshall Science Scholarship

Value of scholarship

Tuition Fee Scholarship

Application details:

For further details, please contact the university website.

Eligibility requirements
  • Be students at the Beijing Huija Private School;
  • meet all entry requirements normally applied to the English Language Bridging course and the Bachelor of Science1 course;
  • not be Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia; and
  • be liable for international full fees.
Who can apply:

All international

Combined Adrienne Marshall English Scholarship and Barry Marshall Science Scholarship

Value of scholarship

Tuition Fee Scholarship

Application details:

For further details, please contact the university website.

Eligibility requirements
  • Be students at the Beijing Huija Private School;
  • meet all entry requirements normally applied to the English Language Bridging course and the Bachelor of Science1 course;
  • not be Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia; and
  • be liable for international full fees.
Who can apply:

All international