Master the business behind 80% of everything the world trades
(N/0414/4/0513) (06/2031) / MQA/PA17729 (08/2029)
The Diploma in Maritime Business at Meritus University places students at the commercial heart of world trade. With more than 80 per cent of global commerce moving by sea, maritime business is one of the most internationally connected careers a school leaver can choose — a profession practised in every trading nation on Earth.
The programme spans shipping, port operations, freight forwarding, customs, maritime law, supply chain management and international trade, taught through case studies, live projects and a built-in internship that puts students inside the industry before they graduate. Students develop the commercial judgement, communication and analytical skills that shipping lines, ports, forwarders and trading houses recruit for worldwide.
Graduates step into roles that connect them to the world's major ports and trade routes — or progress with advanced standing into the BSc (Hons) Maritime Business, part of one of the few complete diploma-to-PhD maritime pathways anywhere, at a university built on genuine shipping heritage.
Recognised by MQA, gives you an academic qualification alongside your licence.
Commercial Pilot Licence + Instrument Rating + Frozen ATPL – ready for airline recruitment.
Any ONE of the following:
A 95-credit curriculum covering business foundations through specialised maritime and trade practice across 7 semesters (full-time):
Graduates step into careers across shipping, ports, freight, and logistics — first-rung roles that scale with Malaysia's position as a regional trade hub:
Coordinates shipping line operations, vessel scheduling and seaborne trade activity within a fast-moving maritime business.
Manages freight forwarding and customs documentation to keep cargo moving smoothly across borders.
Supports day-to-day port and terminal operations, ensuring efficient cargo handling and turnaround.
Applies the law of carriage of goods and customs procedures to keep trade operations compliant.
Assesses risk, insurance, and quality and safety compliance across maritime operations.
Analyses world seaborne trade patterns and maritime geography to support business decisions.
Upon successful completion, you can progress to the following degree programmes at MERITUS University:
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