Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
Maritime University, Bangladesh

About the Programme:
Maritime Development and Strategic Studies is a specialized post graduate course offered under the Department of Maritime Security and Strategic Studies. The duration of the program is 18 months (3 semesters). The program is designed with 13 theoretical courses, 6 development courses and a Dissertation/thesis. Total credit for the program is 57. The Program is designed to develop the students with an expertise in the field of Maritime Strategy and Maritime Security by imparting theory cum practically focused education of global standard. After successful completion of this Program, a student will be professionally competent to choose his career in a commercial shipping company, national and international maritime organization, seaport and Security organization.The duration of each semester is 26 weeks.

Eligibility for Admission:
Every applicant must fulfil the admission requirements as prescribed by BSMRMU. The minimum requirements for admission into the program are:

1. A Bachelor degree or its equivalent in any field including Maritime Science, Law, Business, Engineering and Agriculture.
2. Applicant with general education must have at least second division or CGPA 2.50 in all public examination.
3. Applicants with GCE must have passed at least five subjects in O level (including mathematics) 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.
4. Applicants having at least two years job experience shall be given preference.
5. Foreign applicants shall apply through their respective embassy