Full Time Regular/Part Time Programmes

Global Maritime Academy (GMA) Nigeria, invites application from suitably qualified candidates, for admission into the Full Time Regular/Part Time Programmes of the Institute for the 2023/2024 academic year, which leads to the award of ND (National Diploma) and NVC (National Vocational Certificate).

For the ND (National Diploma), Full Time Regular Programme, the following courses are available:

1. Shipping Management.
2. Security Management & Technology.
3. Marine Engineering Department.
4. Maritime Transport.
5. Welding and Fabrication Technology.
6. Nautical Science.
7. Computer Science. Learn more…

Duration of Full Time Programme:
The duration for Full Time ND programme is two (2) years of four (4) semesters while Pre-National Diploma is one (1) year of two (2) Semesters.

For the ND (National Diploma), Part Time Programme, the following courses are available:

1. Shipping Management.
2. Security Management & Technology.
3. Maritime Transport

Duration of Part Time Programme
The duration for Part Time ND programme is two (2) years of six (6) semesters while Pre-National Diploma is one (1) year of two (2) Semesters.

For the NVC (National Vocational Certificate)the following programme is available:
Computer Studies
NOTE: Industrial Attachment is compulsory in all ND Students.

Entry Requirement for Full/Part Time Programmes
All prospective candidates for the ND and NVC programmes must possess at least:

WASC/GCE O-Level, SSCE or NECO with credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Economics and anyone of the following subjects: Geography, Commerce, Agricultural Science, Government, Biology, or Chemistry at not more than two sittings.

Entry requirement for Welding and Fabrication Technology
O level credits in Mathematics, English Language, Chemistry, Physic and Biology

Pre-ND candidates must have four O’level passes.

Method of Obtaining Application Form
Qualified candidate obtain Application form through the following methods:

1. Students who are close to the SCHOOL can visit the SCHOOL Admission Office to Purchase Application Form.
2. Students who are far from the SCHOOL but are close to a Sales Point listed below, can visit such SALES POINT, to Purchase Application Form.
3. Students who are far from the SCHOOL and are not near any of the Sales Point listed below, can Purchase Application Form ONLINE.

Sales Points

Submission of Application Forms

Application form dully completed should be submitted ONLINE. The instruction on how to complete the application form is very explicit. After successfully submitting the application form online, you will be given the Bank Name and Account Number and Amount to pay for the application form.

Closing Date

Submission of Online Application Forms still on.

Late Application Fee

Late submission of application Form attracts an administrative fee of =N= 2,000.00. Not applicable yet.

Screening Exercise

The screening exercise for the 2023/2024 Session will hold in the School Campus on a date and time that will be announced to candidates. All prospective students will be expected to be at the School Campus, Secretariat Road, Agbowhiame, Ughelli South Local Government Area, Delta State, Nigeria, be early enough for the screening.

Short Course)

These courses are designed for Individuals, Cooperate Organizations, Shipping Companies, Maritime Administrators, Government Agencies, Undergraduates, Graduates, Manufacturers, Bankers and Businessmen, etc.

Some of the Courses are:

1. Shipping Practice
2. Fundamentals of Shipping
3. Port Operations Management
4. Maritime Convention (Safety of Life at Sea and Others)
5. Freight Forwarding and Documentation Management
6. Maritime Safety and Security
7. Ship Management
8. Fundamental of Maritime Trade and Transport
9. Port Management
10. Ship Agent
11. Ship Sales and Purchase
12. Business and Maritime Law
13. Crew Management
14. Marine Claims
15. Shipping Business Environment and International Trade
16. Maritime Business Management
17. Marine Purchasing and Supply Management
18. Marine Investigation
19. Ship Superintendency
20. Marine Environmental Management
21. Chartering (Understanding Contracts in Shipping)
22. Harbour Master
23. Maritime Convention (Safety of Life at Sea and Others)
24. Freight Forwarding and Documentation Management

Duration: Each course could last from 3 – 5 Days, depending on the course content.

For Whom
Managers and Chief Executives in the Shipping and Maritime Industry, Port Operators, Staff of Port Authority, Maritime Administrators Customs Officers, Insurers, Naval Officers, Individuals, Staff of Corperate Organizations, Staff of Shipping Companies, Government Agencies, Undergraduates, Graduates, Manufacturers, Bankers and Businessmen, etc.

Date of the Programme: Last Monday through Friday of each Month.

Venue: Petroleum Training Institute (PTI) Conference Centre Effurun, Delta State, Nigeria

Fees:
Registration: =N=  5,000.00 (Five Thousand Naira).
Course Fee: =N= 35,000.00 (Thirty Five Thousand Naira).
This includes Course Materials/CD and Lunch