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Maritime Management, Captain, 22, part-time studies

2022

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COMMON
                                                                       
Natural Science
                                                                       
Mathematics 1 1.5
       
             
                                 
Mathematics 2 1.5
       
             
                                 
IT Studies 1 1.5
       
             
                                 
Physics 1 1
       
             
                                 
Physics 4 2.5
       
             
                                 
Mathematics 5 2  
         
                   
                       
Physics 2 2
       
             
                                 
Physics 3 2
       
             
                                 
Mathematics 3/4 3
       
             
                                 
Maritime Chemistry 1
       
             
                                 
Mathematics 6 1.5      
             
                               
   
Mathematics 7 1.5      
             
                               
   
Languages
                                                                       
Professional English A 1.5
       
             
                                 
Professional Swedish 1.5
       
             
                                 
Professional English C 2
       
             
                                 
English ML E1 2      
             
                               
   
English ML E2 2      
             
                               
   
General Studies
                                                                       
Swedish 1 3
       
             
                                 
Basic Finnish 1 3
       
             
                                 
Sustainable development 1.5  
         
                   
                       
Research methodology 1.5      
             
                               
   
273.508.5010.816.21.42.1003.45.105.45.45.45.45.40.70.70.70.70.7000001.71.71.71.71.700
PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
                                                                       
Support Level STCW function 1
                                                                       
Onboard Community and Watchkeeping Duties 1.5
       
             
                                 
Terrestrial Navigation and Collision Regulations 1.5
       
             
                                 
English 1 1
       
             
                                 
Ships Machinery 1
       
             
                                 
Support level stcw function 2
                                                                       
Ship Types and Cargo Handling 1.5
       
             
                                 
Tanker Familiarization Course 0.5
       
             
                                 
Support level stcw function 3
                                                                       
Ship Maintenance and Seamanship 3, deck machinery 1
       
             
                                 
Watchkeeping Duties, Engine 1
       
             
                                 
Ship Maintenance and Seamanship 1, workshop 1.5
       
             
                                 
Ship Maintenance and Seamanship 2, corrosion 1
       
             
                                 
Metal works 1
       
             
                                 
Law and legislation 1 1
       
             
                                 
Occupational Safety 1
       
             
                                 
Basic Safety 0.75
       
             
                                 
Basic Fire Fighting 0.5
       
             
                                 
Medical Care 1, First Aid 0.75
       
             
                                 
Lifeboatman 1
       
             
                                 
Operational Level STCW function 1
                                                                       
Terrestrial Navigation A 1.5
       
             
                                 
Terrestrial Navigation B 1  
         
                   
                       
Terrestrial Navigation C 1  
         
                   
                       
Terrestrial Navigation D 2  
         
                   
                       
Route planning 1 1.5  
         
                   
                       
Meteorology and Oceanography 1  
         
                   
                       
Tidal Calculations 1  
         
                   
                       
Navigational Aids: Radar 2
       
             
                                 
Navigational Aids: GNSS, compasses and steering 1.5  
         
                   
                       
Navigational Aids: ECDIS 1.5  
         
                   
                       
Celestial Navigation 1 1  
         
                   
                       
Celestial Navigation 2 1  
         
                   
                       
Celestial Navigation 3 1  
         
                   
                       
Watchkeeping Duties 1: Collision Regulations 1.5
       
             
                                 
Watchkeeping Duties 1 B: Bridge routines 1.5  
         
                   
                       
Radar Plotting 1: Manual plotting 1  
         
                   
                       
Radar Plotting 2: ARPA 1.5  
         
                   
                       
Manoeuvring 1 2  
         
                   
                       
MRM 1  
         
                   
                       
Radio Communication GOC 4.5  
         
                   
                       
Operational level stcw function 2
                                                                       
Cargo Handling 1: Loading and Discharging Operations 4  
         
                   
                       
Cargo Handling 2: Transportation of Dangerous Goods at Sea 1  
         
                   
                       
Advanced Tanker Safety 1.5  
         
                   
                       
Operational level stcw function 3
                                                                       
ISM + Conventions 0.5  
         
                   
                       
Environmental Protection 0.75  
         
                   
                       
SSO (Ship Security Officer) 0.75  
         
                   
                       
Stability 1 1.75  
         
                   
                       
Stability 2 1.5  
         
                   
                       
Ship Theory 1 1.75
       
             
                                 
Safety for Officers 2  
         
                   
                       
Advanced Fire Fighting for officers 1  
         
                   
                       
Law and Legislation 2 1  
         
                   
                       
Occupational Safety 1  
         
                   
                       
Watchkeeping Duties 2: Bridge routines, simulator 1  
         
                   
                       
Medical Care 2: Basic training in medical care and first aid 1.5  
         
                   
                       
Management level stcw function 1
                                                                       
Meteorology 2 1.25      
             
                               
   
Search and Rescue (SAR) 1.5      
             
                               
   
Navigational Aids: Compasses 1.25      
             
                               
   
Navigational Aids: INS 1.5      
             
                               
   
Watchkeeping Duties 3 1.5      
             
                               
   
Route Planning 2 1.5      
             
                               
   
Manoeuvring 2 3.5      
             
                               
   
Mechanical Engineering 1.5      
             
                               
   
Management level stcw function 2
                                                                       
Cargo Handling1 A (MnL): Transportation of general cargoes 2      
             
                               
   
Cargo Handling 2 B(MmL): Ro-Ro Transports 1.5      
             
                               
   
Cargo Handling 3 C (MmL): Reefer Transports 1      
             
                               
   
Cargo Handling 4D (MmL): Displacement Calculations 1.5      
             
                               
   
Cargo Handling 5 E(MmL): Bulk Transports 1.5      
             
                               
   
Cargo Handling 6 F(MmL): Tank Calculations 0.5      
             
                               
   
Management level stcw function 3
                                                                       
Damage Control 1      
             
                               
   
Ship Theory 2 Ship projects and maintenance 3      
             
                               
   
Law and Legislation 3 2.5      
             
                               
   
Maritime Economics 2      
             
                               
   
International legislative requirements and Environmental Management Systems 1      
             
                               
   
Safety Management 1.5      
             
                               
   
Medical Care 3 2      
             
                               
   
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ELECTIVE STUDIES
(Select 5 ECTS)
                                                                   
ONBOARD
                                                                       
Onboard Training Support Level
                                                                       
Onboard Training Support Level 1 6
       
             
                                 
Onboard Training Support Level 2 6
       
             
                                 
Onboard Training Support Level 3 6
       
             
                                 
Onboard Training Operational Level
                                                                       
Onboard Training Operational Level 1 6  
         
                   
                       
Onboard Training Operational Level 2 6  
         
                   
                       
Onboard Training Operational Level 3 6    
           
                         
             
Onboard Training Operational Level 4 6    
           
                         
             
Onboard Training Operational Level 5 6    
           
                         
             
Onboard Training Operational Level 6 6    
           
                         
             
Onboard Training Operational Level 7 6    
           
                         
             
Onboard Training Operational Level 8 6    
           
                         
             
Onboard Training Operational Level 9 6    
           
                         
             
Onboard Training Operational Level 10 6    
           
                         
             
Onboard Training Operational Level 11 6    
           
                         
             
Onboard Training Operational Level 12 6    
           
                         
             
Onboard Training Operational Level 13 6    
           
                         
             
Onboard Training Operational Level 14 6    
           
                         
             
Onboard Training Operational Level 15 6    
           
                         
             
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THESIS
                                                                       
Thesis 15                                                                        
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ECTS credits per period / semester / academic year 69.3 59.8 78 43 0 27.7 41.6 23.9 35.9 31.2 46.8 17.2 25.8 0 13.9 13.9 13.9 13.9 13.9 12 12 12 12 12 15.6 15.6 15.6 15.6 15.6 8.6 8.6 8.6 8.6 8.6 2.5 2.5

Due to the timing of optional and elective courses, credit accumulation per semester / academic year may vary.

Description

The objective of the education is to train competent and versatile captains for the national, European and international traffic. The main tasks of a sea captain include being responsible for and maneuvering a vessel, and transporting cargo in such a way which is safe for both people and the environment. Sustainable shipping as a part of IMO 2030 is a natural part of the studies.The education also offers bases for functioning in leading positions in land-based organizations within the maritime field.
The training fulfils the requirements set in the international Convention on the Training, Certification and Watch keeping for Seafarers (STCW Convention).

Objective

Curriculum for the Master Mariner (Sea Captain) Degree 162 + 108 credits ECTS.

According to the Finnish Board of Education’s decision on the Degree Programmes at the Novia University of Applied Sciences, the Degree Programme in Maritime Manage-ment comprises 270 credits ECTS (hereafter referred to as "credit") which include 108 credits of onboard training.

The name of the degree is Master Mariner.

The Degree Programme in Maritime Management shall in regard to the Master Mariner degree meet the requirements set in the STCW Convention 1978 (International Conven-tion on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers). The con-vention was modified in 2010 (the Manilla Amendments) and came into force on 01.07.2013. The training shall also comply with the Commission’s directive 94/58/EG on the minimum requirements for the education and training of seafarers.

The Degree Programme in Maritime Management is officially audited in accordance with the STCW year 2012, and is authorized to train Master Mariners. The Degree Pro-gramme in Maritime Management has a quality system which meets the STCW require-ments.

After completing their studies, the students are qualified to work as officers on both Finnish and foreign merchant vessels in worldwide international traffic or in leading po-sitions in the land-based fields of shipping.

The aim is that the student completes the theoretical studies and the onboard training which leads to the Watchkeeping Rating’s Competency during the first year of studies. The Watchkeeping Officer competency is acquired after approximately 3 years of studies and the Master Mariner Degree after 4.5 years of studies.

The curriculum for the Master Mariner degree 162 + 108 credits follows the require-ments set in the STCW-95 Convention.

The curriculum is in accordance with the STCW Convention structured into the follow-ing levels:

• Support Level
• Operational Level
• Management Level


In addition to the STCW-modules, common core studies and optional studies are also included in the curriculum.

The curriculum for Master Mariner 162+108 credits consists of extensive study modules. The modules form the basic units for the contents and structure of the studies. The scope of the study modules is expressed in credits.


According to the ECTS definition, a study year consists of 60 credits and requires an ap-proximate study effort consisting of 1,600 hours from the student. The study year com-prises 40 calendar weeks. A working week requires approximately 40 hours of work from the student, and it can consist of both classroom teaching, independent studies and pro-ject-based learning.