PREPARE FOR GLOBAL. MARITIME CAREERS.

SJIT Maritime Studies prepares future maritime professionals with the knowledge, discipline, technical competence, and safety awareness required for life and leadership at sea.

Programs are aligned with international maritime standards and designed to prepare graduates for global maritime careers and professional licensure.

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Maritime Studies programs of Saint Joseph Institute of Technology provide comprehensive maritime education and training for students pursuing careers in navigation, marine engineering, shipboard operations, and maritime leadership.

Students develop:

Technical maritime competencies
Safety and emergency preparedness
Leadership and teamwork
Discipline and professionalism
Global maritime readiness

Learning combines classroom instruction, simulator-based training, laboratory experiences, and mandatory shipboard training aligned with international maritime standards

Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation (BSMT)

Accreditation:
PACUCOA Level II – Re-Accredited Status

The Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation (BSMT) prepares students for careers as licensed deck officers aboard merchant vessels.

The program develops competencies in:

Navigation and ship handling
Cargo operations and stowage
Maritime safety and emergency response
Bridge resource management
Maritime laws and regulations

Students are prepared for Officer of the Watch (OOW) licensure and future leadership roles in the maritime industry.

Training and Practicum

Basic Safety Trainings
Simulator-based navigation and bridge operations
Mandatory 12-month shipboard cadetship training

Career Opportunities
Graduates may pursue careers as:

Deck Cadet / Deck Rating
Deck Officer
Chief Mate / Master Mariner
Port Operations Officer
Maritime Safety Officer
Shipping and Logistics Professional

Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering (BSMarE)

Accreditation:
PACUCOA Level II – Re-Accredited Status

The Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering (BSMarE) prepares students for careers as engine officers responsible for ship propulsion systems, machinery operations, and technical maintenance onboard vessels.

The program develops competencies in:

Marine engineering systems
Engine room operations
Shipboard maintenance
Electrical and electronic systems
Marine safety and environmental protection

Students are prepared for licensure and professional shipboard engineering careers. They are also prepared for Officer of the Watch (OOW) licensure and future leadership roles in the maritime industry

Training and Practicum

Basic Safety Trainings
Simulator-based navigation and bridge operations
Mandatory 12-month shipboard cadetship training

Career Opportunities
Graduates may pursue careers as:

Deck Cadet / Deck Rating
Deck Officer
Chief Mate / Master Mariner
Port Operations Officer
Maritime Safety Officer
Shipping and Logistics Professional

WHY SJIT MARITIME STUDIES

International Standards Alignment

Programs are aligned with IMO and STCW maritime standards and conventions.

Strong Practical Training

Students experience a balanced combination of theoretical instruction, simulator-based learning, laboratory work, and shipboard training.

Safety, Discipline, and
Leadership Formation

Maritime education at SJIT emphasizes professionalism, operational discipline, responsibility, and teamwork.

Clear Global
Career Pathways

Programs prepare graduates for professional licensure and global maritime employment opportunities.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

Senior High School graduate or equivalent
Form 138 / Report Card
(Average grades in Math, English, and Science should not be lower than 85%)
Certificate of Good Moral Character
PSA Birth Certificate
Passed physical examination and required
Passed physical examination and required
medical tests for seafarers (In compliance with STCW and DOH requirements)