Overview
About the program
The Marine Business Essentials Microcredential program provides essential marine business acumen and relevant operational skills related to the nuances of marine business and movement of goods.
Currently, new and existing mariners are sufficiently skilled in the technical parts of marine shipping. However, many lack the soft and essential knowledge regarding the commercial aspect of shipping, and this program aims to fill that gap.
Who it’s for
This program caters to mariners with some prior knowledge in the industry as well as new entrants.
Entrance Requirements
Application processing
Ongoing throughout the year.
Recommended for success
Prior knowledge in the industry is not required but recommended for students.
International applicants
This program is available to international applicants who will complete the program from outside Canada or who currently have a valid status in Canada other than study permit.
Study permit: International applicants accepted into this program are not eligible for a study permit.
Apply to program
Formal application to the microcredential is not required. Upon successful completion of the courses, email the program contact with your full name, student number, and mailing address to be issued a microcredential.
Scheduled Intakes
Ongoing Flexible Learning (Part-time Studies) intakes: January, April, and September.
Costs & Supplies
Tuition fees
Flexible Learning (Part-time Studies) tuition is charged on a course-by-course basis. Please see the Flexible Learning Tuition & Fees page for more information on domestic and international tuitions.
Courses
Program matrix
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| Required Courses: | Credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| MRBU 1000 | Basic Principles in Ship Brokering and Chartering | 0.5 | |
| MRBU 1050 | Introduction to Shipping | 0.5 | |
| MRBU 1100 | Marine Commerce, Ocean Freight, Chartering and Ship Brokering | 0.5 | |
| MRBU 1150 | Shipping Economics and Business | 0.5 | |
| MRBU 1200 | Port and Terminal Operations and Intermodal Freight Distribution | 0.5 | |
| MRBU 1250 | Marine Insurance&Marine Claims | 0.5 | |
| MRBU 1300 | Marine Pollution Prevention and Management | 0.5 | |
| MRBU 1350 | Marine Law | 0.5 | |
| MRBU 1400 | Ship and Port Agency Operations | 0.5 | |
| MRBU 2000 | Enhanced Principles in Ship Brokering and Chartering | 0.5 | |
| Total Credits: | 5.0 | ||
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Transfer credit
Do you have credits from another BC/Yukon post-secondary school? Do you want to know if they transfer to courses here at BCIT? Check out BCIT's Transfer Equivalency Database to find out.
Program Details
Program length
Each course takes a total of six hours and will be covered in two days. The courses can be completed in any order.
Grading
Successful students must have 100% attendance and achieve a minimum of 60% in each evaluation, with a minimum aggregate mark of 70%.
Program delivery
Online: This program is delivered fully online.
Program location
Contact Us
Dhaval Shah
Associate Dean BCIT Marine Campus,
Tel: 604-453-4122
Email: dhaval_shah@bcit.ca
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