Master in Port and Shipping Management (Online Masters Programme) is an 18 months’ industry attractive post-graduate program conducted through distance learning under the Department of Port and Shipping Management. The program is designed with 16 theoretical courses and a dissertation/thesis. Besides, the student has to perform a seminar in maritime domain in the first semester.
Total credit for the program is 52.

Division of Semester
The duration of each semester is 26 weeks. Distribution is as follows:
a. Classes 15 weeks
b. Mid Term Examinations 02 week
c. Preparatory Leave 02 weeks
d. Term Final Examination/ Assignment 03 weeks
e. Recess 04 weeks

Admission Criteria
a. The applicant must be a citizen of Bangladesh
b. The applicant must be working in the maritime sector
c. Applicants must have a bachelor degree
d. Applicants must obtain at least 2nd class or CGPA 2.50 in all public examinations.
e. Applicants with GCE must have passed at least five subjects in O and at least two subjects in A level. However, applicant having more than two ‘D’ grades in O level and/or more than one ‘D’ grades in A level shall not be eligible for admission.
f. Naval officer (in service/retired) with a bachelor degree can apply

Admission Test
All eligible applicants shall be required to appear the admission viva through online.

Final Selection and Registration
The final selection for admission shall be based on the viva conducted through online and previous educational qualifications. Selected candidates shall be registered with the programme in accordance with the procedures as laid down by

Degree Requirement
a. Passing of all courses with minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.50 (C+) in 4.00-point grading scale at the end of the program.
b. Completion of Dissertation with a minimum grade of 2.50 (C+).