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Last Updated: 24 Feb 2026

Bachelor of Science (Maritime Studies) With A Second Major in Business

Besides skills and knowledge to prepare students for a career in the maritime industry, graduates will be equipped with more extensive and in-depth business skills and knowledge. Students will undergo overseas exchange as part of the curriculum requirement.

Nanyang Technological University
School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Course type: Full-time
Course duration: 4 years (Direct Honours)

Course details

Minor/Second Major offered
  • Students have the chance to opt in for Second Major in Business with International Trading Track at the end of Year 1.
  • Students have the option to read minor programme during their course of study.
Field of study
Business
Track/Specialisation

This course offers the following tracks or specialisation:

  • International Trading, and
  • Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering & Management
Students can opt to take the specialisation from Year 2 onwards.
Certification offered
Bachelor of Science (Maritime Studies) with a Second Major in Business
Learn more about the programme

Minimum entry requirement

You must meet the following entry requirements for the course application:

QualificationRequirement
A-Level
Polytechnic Diploma
International Baccalaureate Diploma
NUS High School Diploma
International and other qualifications

Internship

Internship duration20 weeks
Internship timeframeYear 3 Semester 2

Internship must be with company in the industry related to Maritime Industry.

Overseas exposure programme

The duration is about 2 weeks to 1 semester depending on the programme and it is non-compulsory.

Various student exchange and internship opportunities are available in NTU:

  • Summer and Winter Studies (GEM Discoverer)
  • Semester Exchange Programme (GEM Explorer)
  • Overseas Entrepreneurship Programme (OEP)
  • Overseas Internship Programme
  • Overseas Community Engagement Projects
  • Students participate in overseas competitions

Career prospects

You Can Explore the Following Career Options Upon Graduation:

  • Marine Operations Executive
  • Chartering Executive
  • Freight Forwarding Executive
  • Warehouse Planner
  • Customer Relationship (Cargo/carrier)
  • Trade/pricing Executive
  • Manager (Voyage Planning)
  • Accounts Manager (Sea Freight)
  • Brokerage Executive
  • Analyst (Market Intelligence)
Use resources and interactive tools that are available on MySkillsFuture Portal to explore various education and career pathways.

Graduate employment outcomes

Refer to the complete Graduate Employment Survey (GES) report 2024 for more information.

How to register

Direct Admissions with NTU

You may register here.