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Welcome to BSMR Maritime University, Bangladesh
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Maritime University came out as
the first ever maritime university of Bangladesh by an Act of the
Parliament on 26 October 2013. The honourable President of the
People’s Republic of Bangladesh is the Chancellor of the University.
Right after the inception, the university started its journey towards
excellence. MoU with a few reputed Maritime Universities of the world
has already been signed for necessary supports to maintain high
standard in education system in this university. The university is also
planning to include Oceanographic Research Vessel for training of
students and research works by the scientists to explore our sea area.
Vision
Our aim
To create a common platform as centre of excellence for maritime higher
education and research in Bangladesh.
Goals
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Message from Vice Chancellor
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Message from Dean
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Master in Port & Shipping Management
1. Introduction
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Course 1 Semester
Credits
Code Course Title
MPSM 511 Introduction to Port, Shipping and Maritime 3
Organizations
MPSM 512 Management Principles and Practices 3
MPSM 513 Accounting and Financial Management 3
MPSM 514 Human Resource Management 3
MPSM 515 Maritime Economics and marketing 3
MPSM 516 Managerial Communications and 3
Information Systems
Total= 18
2nd Semester
MPSM 521 Strategic Management & Corporate 3
Maritime Strategies
MPSM 522 Supply Chain Management 3
MPSM 523 Maritime Law and Insurance 3
MPSM 524 Cargo Operations Management 3
MPSM 525 Fleet Management 3
MPSM 526 Research Methodology 3
Total= 18
3rd Semester
MPSM 531 Ship broking, Chartering, Sale and 3
Purchase Management
MPSM 532 Port Operation, Planning & Logistics 3
MPSM 533 Port Design and Management 3
MPSM 534 Maritime Safety and Security 3
MPSM 535 Inland Waterway Transportation System 3
Total= 15
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MPSM 541 Dissertation and Thesis 9
Dissertation and Thesis will start from the beginning of second
semester and will have to submitted at the end of third
semester
Total Credit Hours 60
6. Admission Criteria
The minimum requirements to apply for admission into the MPSM
program are:
6.1 A bachelor degree or its equivalent in any field of
education.
6.2 No third division/class in any public examination, and at
least eight points, calculated in subsequent para.
6.3 Points for SSC/O Level and HSC / A Level:
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6.8 Mariners with Bachelor Degree (pass) or its equivalent in
any field of education and with 10 years experience will receive
qualifying points 4 (four).
6.9 Admission eligibility for a foreign national is the same as
stated above. However, a foreign applicant having a minimum
percentile of 50 in GMAT or IELTS 6.0 may be exempted from
the written test. Exemption decisions will be made by Admission
Committee on case-to-case basis.
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9.4 Written Admission Test. An eligible candidate will be
required to sit for a written admission test. The total marks of the
test will be 80. Candidates are required to qualify in the written
test. The qualifying percentage is 40%.
9.5 Syllabus & Marks Distribution for Written Admission
Test. Subjects of examination and distributions of marks are
shown below:
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9.9.2 If any student does not attend the class within two
weeks of commencement of classes, his/her admission
will be cancelled automatically.
10. Fees Structure. Fees structure for Masters in Port & Shipping
Management (MPSM) program is as under:
12. Late Fee. A fine of TK 500/- per 15 days will have to be paid for
late deposition of fees up to a maximum period of next one month. If a
student fails to clear dues within 15 days after the class commences next
one month of the stipulated time mentioned, his/her name will be
dropped. In such case, the student has to apply to the Dean for re-
admission with necessary penalties and fees should he/she desires to
continue, within a maximum period of next 15 days.
19. Withdrawal
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19.5 Temporary Expulsion. The term ‘Temporary
Expulsion’ means expulsion from an academic program for a
certain period on disciplinary ground. A student, if expelled
temporarily, may be allowed to re-enter the course / program on
expiry of the punishment period and on fulfillment of other terms
and conditions (if any) as set by the authority while approving the
temporary expulsion order.
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ANNEXURE A
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Master in Port & Shipping Management
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MPSM 516: Managerial Communications and Information Systems
(3 Credit)
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MPSM 525: Fleet Management (3 Credit)
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MPSM 534: Maritime Safety and Security (3 Credit )
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Sigining MoU with World Maritime University, Malmo, Sweden
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Syndicate Member of BSMRMU
Member of BSMRMU
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We Strive for Maritime Excellence
Contact Information
Program Office
Faculty of Maritime Studies
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Maritime University
Mirpur 12, Dhaka
Phone : 01769 721010
Email: regoffice@bsmrmu.edu.bd
www.bsmrmu.edu.bd
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