Diploma in Maritime Business

Master the business behind 80% of everything the world trades

(N/0414/4/0513) (06/2031) / MQA/PA17729 (08/2029)

Qualification
Diploma
Duration
2.5 Years (Full-time) / 4 Years (Part-time)
Location
Kuala Lumpur

About This Programme

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.

Programme Highlights

  • Total Credits: 95
  • Location: Meritus Campus

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The Course

For Malaysian Students

Any ONE of the following:

  • Possesses Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with at least credit in any 3 subjects or any equivalent qualification; or
  • A pass in Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM), with a minimum of Grade C (GP 2.0) in any subject, or any equivalent qualification; or
  • A pass in Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) with a minimum grade of Maqbul; or
  • A pass in Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM) Level 3 in a related field, and a pass in SPM with a minimum of 1 credit in any subject; or
  • A pass in certificate (Level 3, MQF) in related fields with a minimum CGPA 2.00; or
  • Any other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government.

Subjects Offered

A 95-credit curriculum covering business foundations through specialised maritime and trade practice across 7 semesters (full-time):

Business Communication
Business Law
Community Services
Customer Services
Elementary Business Statistics
Elementary Financial Accounting and Reporting
English Language 1
English Language 2
Fundamentals of Finance
Human Resource Management
Internship
Introduction to Customs & Freight Forwarding
Introduction to E-Commerce
Introduction to World Seaborne Trade
Introductory Business Research
Islamic Studies / Moral Studies
Kursus Integriti dan Anti-Rasuah (KIAR)
Law of Carriage of Goods
Malaysian Studies
Management Information System
Maritime Geography
Personal and Leadership Development
Principles & Practice of Management
Principles & Practices of Entrepreneurship
Principles in Supply Chain Management
Principles of Accounting
Principles of Economics
Principles of Marketing
Principles of Operations Management
Principles of Organisational Behaviour
Quality, Safety and Health Management
Risk Management and Insurance

Career Options

Graduates step into careers across shipping, ports, freight, and logistics — first-rung roles that scale with Malaysia's position as a regional trade hub:

Shipping Executive

Coordinates shipping line operations, vessel scheduling and seaborne trade activity within a fast-moving maritime business.

Freight Forwarding Officer

Manages freight forwarding and customs documentation to keep cargo moving smoothly across borders.

Port Operations Coordinator

Supports day-to-day port and terminal operations, ensuring efficient cargo handling and turnaround.

Customs and Trade Compliance Officer

Applies the law of carriage of goods and customs procedures to keep trade operations compliant.

Maritime Risk and Insurance Analyst

Assesses risk, insurance, and quality and safety compliance across maritime operations.

Seaborne Trade Analyst

Analyses world seaborne trade patterns and maritime geography to support business decisions.

Academic Progression Pathway

Upon successful completion, you can progress to the following degree programmes at MERITUS University:

Academic Pathway

Get in Touch

Ready to start your maritime business journey? Contact our admissions team

Contact Information

HALIM MAZMIN PLACE
44, Jalan Utusan, Off Jalan Chan Sow Lin
55200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Email
enquiries@meritus.edu.my
Office Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

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