Bachelor of Marine Technology in Maritime Management/Sea Captain

The aim of this degree is to give students one of the most exciting and diverse study paths, while also allowing students to gain valuable knowledge and practical skills during their years of study in SAMK. Maritime degrees are very high-quality in Scandinavia, which gives the students a much better chance at getting management level positions upon graduation from SAMK.

Maritime studies in SAMK comply with the standards set for the contents of the training by the international conventions (STCW).  During your studies you have an opportunity to apply for an exchange program and earn credits while studying abroad in any of the partner schools of SAMK. Onboard training can also be completed partly or entirely abroad.

While proceeding in your studies, you gradually learn to work in a challenging environment and to make quick decisions.  You will also get used to the special demands of life at sea, such as being able to adapt to different situations, to take responsibility and to be flexible.

The main modules of your studies include:

• Navigation and Ship Handling
• Shipping Technology and Shipping Economics
• Seamanship and Leadership Skills
• Ship Service and Maintenance and Ship Building
• Ship Engines and Technical Systems
• GOC
• Maritime Law and Legislation
• Ship Safety and Emergency Management

By the end of your study years in SAMK, you will need to deliver a bachelor’s thesis which demonstrates your ability to apply your knowledge and skills in practical expert duties related to the professional studies.

Seafarers with a Scandinavian degree in Maritime studies are in high demand, especially for management level positions. Depending on their work experience they often work as officers, chief officers or Masters on board the ships.

Later in their career many seafarers seek employment on shore. Typical land-based careers include work at port organizations or in stevedoring companies, in shore organizations of shipping companies or in chartering agencies. Moreover, other suitable jobs are working as a maritime inspector, maritime expert or as a pilot.

Our Edunation Pathway to Finland program offers guaranteed access to SAMK’s bachelor programs and you can get accepted within 2 days. The admission requirements are:

• High school diploma / Higher Secondary Education
• Transcript of records
• Proof of English language: from IELTS 5.5, TOEFL IBT 59-69, Duolingo 95-100, or equivalent
• Copy of passport ID page

You can find more information about the English language requirement on our page.

The students are admitted on a first-come, first-served basis.

The admission requirements for the program can be found on the university page.

Further information about the tuition fee and available scholarships for the program can be found on the university page.