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<h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Regional Maritime University Available Programme and Requirements</strong></h3>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>BACHELOR OF SCIENCE</strong></h2>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>BSc. LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT </strong></h2>
The programme is run in collaboration with Shanghai Maritime University [SMU], China.

<strong> </strong>Global trends in industrial production, trade and transport has created the need for specialist training of manpower to fill important gaps that have emerged in logistics and supply chains e.g. warehousing/distribution, shipping and indeed total transport management documentation and etc.

<strong> </strong>The general objective is to educate and train supervisory/ middle level managers/operatives to handle the various activities in both domestic and international supply chains.
<h3><strong> </strong>What is covered?</h3>
<ul>
 	<li>Transport Economics;</li>
 	<li>Transport Insurance;</li>
 	<li>Logistics System Planning &amp; Design;</li>
 	<li>Storage and Distribution Management;<strong> </strong></li>
 	<li>Logistics System Simulation;<strong> </strong></li>
 	<li>Warehouse Practice and Research Methods.<strong> </strong></li>
</ul>
<strong> Duration of Degree Programmes</strong>

The duration of the Degree Programmes is four (4) years or eight (8) semesters.

However, B.A Logistics students will have their Level 300 in SMU, China and full cost to be borne by students.
<h3><strong> </strong>Who Qualifies for RMU Degree Programmes?</h3>
<ul>
 	<li>Senior Secondary School leavers</li>
 	<li>G.C.E. ‘A’ Level Holders</li>
 	<li>Technical/Polytechnic Graduates</li>
 	<li>Former RMU Diplomates</li>
 	<li>Mature Students</li>
</ul>
<strong> Entry Requirement for Degree Programmes</strong>

The programmes are ideal for people with the following qualifications:
<ul>
 	<li>SSCE/SHS candidates must have passes in the three (3) <strong>core subjects</strong> of English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science and passes in three (3) elective subjects relevant to the degree programme to be studied with an aggregate of not more than 24.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<li>Advanced Level holders must have five (5) G.C.E. ‘O’ Level passes including English Language, Mathematics and a Science subject, and three (3) G.C.E.  ‘A’ Level passes in subjects relevant to the Degree Programme of their choice.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<li>Mature Students must posses G.C.E. ‘O’ Level passes in 5 subjects including Mathematics, English Language and one (1) Science subject (or equivalent) and must be at least 30 years old.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<li>Those with Technical/Polytechnic background must posses the Ordinary Technician Diploma (OTD) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent;</li>
</ul>
AND
<ul>
 	<li>Former Regional Maritime Academy (RMA) Diploma Students will be assessed on individual basis to determine their point of entry into the programme.</li>
 	<li>All candidates must satisfy specific departmental requirements in addition to the above.</li>
</ul>
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All students admitted to the Degree Programme must pass a medical examination at a recognised medical facility under the supervision of a qualified medical officer.

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<h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>BSc. MARINE ENGINEERING</strong></h2>
Engineering based maritime education and training that matches modern technologies and innovations in shipboard operations on merchant ships and in fishing vessels and allied industries.
<h3> Benefits to you</h3>
<ul>
 	<li>You will be equipped to aspire to Engineering or managerial positions onboard merchant ships or shore-based institutions;</li>
 	<li>Learn about the whole spectrum of engineering activity hands-on and be enabled to apply engineering principles in the solution of problems;</li>
 	<li>Gain adequate scientific and technological skills to cope with modern innovations in the maritime industry;</li>
 	<li>Gain an academic qualification providing opportunities for career progression and job satisfaction</li>
</ul>
<h3>What is covered?</h3>
<ul>
 	<li>Electrical, Mechanical and Naval Engineering;</li>
 	<li>Engineering Principles and Practices;</li>
 	<li>Principles of Management;</li>
 	<li>Law;</li>
 	<li>Workshop Technology,</li>
 	<li>Seamanship, etc.</li>
</ul>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>BSc. MARINE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING</strong></h2>
Competency based course to equip graduates to man fully automated and unmanned machinery spaces, electrical/electronic systems on board modern ships and on-shore. Theories and supported with dynamic demonstrations in ICT technologies.
<h3><strong> Benefits to you</strong></h3>
<ul>
 	<li>You will be eligible for employment as sea-going or shore-based officer and as an electrical engineer in reputable organizations worldwide that deal with hydro-electric power, broadcasting, aviation, and manufacturing, among others.</li>
 	<li>You will be equipped with knowledge of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) to meet the challenges of time.</li>
 	<li>You will be prepared for a career in the maritime industry as electro-technical officer.</li>
 	<li>Gain an academic qualification providing opportunities for career progression and job satisfaction.</li>
</ul>
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<strong>What is covered?</strong>
<ul>
 	<li>Engineering Science;</li>
 	<li>Electronics;</li>
 	<li>Electrical Engineering;</li>
 	<li>Computer Studies; Telecommunications;</li>
 	<li>Seamanship;</li>
 	<li>Principles of Management; Law, etc.</li>
</ul>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>BSc. NAUTICAL SCIENCE</strong></h2>
Training in Nautical Science equips graduates with professional expertise to manage transport systems both on board and ashore. The international demand for highly-qualified nautical science graduates is significant.
<h3>Benefits to you</h3>
<ul>
 	<li>Your employment potential will be broadened as you will be equipped to take up Deck Officer positions on international merchant navy ships, or officer positions in government ministries and agencies related to Marine Transport;</li>
 	<li>You will be armed with adequate science and technology skills to enable you cope with the rapid advances, challenges of the maritime industry in the sub-region and internationally;</li>
 	<li>You will be prepared to assume higher responsibilities on merchant ships and fishing vessels;</li>
 	<li>You will be offered the opportunity to have a broad-based preparation for a career in the shipping industry associated with maritime service both at sea and ashore;</li>
 	<li>Gain an academic qualification providing opportunities for career progression and job satisfaction.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What is covered?</h3>
<ul>
 	<li>Navigation</li>
 	<li>Naval Architecture</li>
 	<li>Nautical Astronomy;</li>
 	<li>Meteorology;</li>
 	<li>Seamanship;</li>
 	<li>Economics; Ship Business</li>
 	<li>Computer Studies; Law etc.</li>
</ul>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong> BSc. COMPUTER ENGINEERING</strong></h2>
The ICT industry is emerging as one of the largest global industries with the potential to absorb large numbers of suitably qualified people in the West African sub-region.  The course equips graduates with the requisite hardware and software skills to enable them design, commission and manage complex ICT projects in office and industrial automation.

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<strong>Benefits to you</strong>

Find ready employment in the Banks, Civil Service, Utilities, Manufacturing Industries etc.

Gain an academic qualification providing opportunities for career progression and job satisfaction.

<strong>What is covered?</strong>
<ul>
 	<li>Information Technology;</li>
 	<li>Mathematics;</li>
 	<li>Digital Electronics;</li>
 	<li>Communication Engineering;</li>
 	<li>Advanced Computer Architecture;</li>
 	<li>Data Base Internet Management, etc.</li>
</ul>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>BSc. PORTS AND SHIPPING ADMINISTRATION</strong></h2>
The programme offers comprehensive and liberal maritime education and training for entry into the world of commercial shipping and ancillary businesses. It provides a high level training that will promote and enhance efficiency in the administrative, managerial and operational skills of shore-based maritime personnel.
<h3> Benefits to you</h3>
<ul>
 	<li>You will be equipped to take up supervisory and middle level management positions in shipping agencies, maritime and transport related ministries, export and import industries, etc.</li>
 	<li> You will be provided with skills to match current trends and challenges in administration and management practices in maritime business;</li>
 	<li>You will be equipped with specialist as well as general business procedures of day to day operations of ports, shipping and related business.</li>
 	<li>Gain an academic qualification providing opportunities for career progression and job satisfaction.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What is covered?</h3>
<ul>
 	<li>Port Management;</li>
 	<li>Ship Management;</li>
 	<li>Principles of Management;</li>
 	<li>Economics</li>
 	<li>Maritime Safety and Environmental Protection;</li>
 	<li>Maritime Law/Insurance/Labour Relations;</li>
 	<li>Human Resource Management; Marketing Management, etc.</li>
</ul>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>OTHER RMU AVAILABLE PROGRAMMES / COURSE ARE:</strong></h2>
<ol>
 	<li><strong> BASIC WELDING AND METAL FABRICATION COURSE</strong></li>
</ol>
<strong>Entry Requirement</strong>:

Middle School Leaving Certificate or Basic Education Certificate (JHS/JSS), Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE), WASSCE, G.C.E 'O' Level or equivalent Technical Certificate, and HND

Course Duration            - Two (2) Weeks

Course Fee                   - $430.00

Admission Form            - GH¢10.00

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<ol start="2">
 	<li><strong> ADVANCE WELDING AND METAL FABRICATION COURSE</strong></li>
</ol>
<strong>Entry Requirement</strong>:

Middle School Leaving Certificate or Basic Education Certificate (JHS/JSS), Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE), WASSCE, G.C.E 'O' Level or equivalent Technical Certificate, and HND

<strong>Plus Basic Welding and Metal Fabrication Certificate</strong>

<strong>Or </strong>

<strong>Proven extensive experience in Welding and Metal Fabrication Certificate (</strong>Individuals will be selected on case by case basis).

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Course Duration            - Two (2) Weeks

Course Fee                   - $500.00

Admission Form            - GH¢10.00

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<ol start="3">
 	<li><strong>PRE-SEA VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMME</strong></li>
</ol>
<strong>Entry Requirement</strong>:

Middle School Leaving Certificate or Basic Education Certificate (JHS/JSS), Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE), WASSCE, GCE 'O' Level or equivalent Technical Certificate, and HND

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This course is endorsed by the Ghana Maritime Authority as a pre-requisite for the issuance of the Seaman's Discharge Book.

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Course Duration       - Six (6) Weeks

Course Fee              - $300.00

Admission Form       - GH¢60.00

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<ol start="4">
 	<li><strong> PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLER TRAINING - BASIC LEVEL</strong></li>
</ol>
Technological advancement and sequential/manual operation of domestic and industrial machinery for a reliable, effective and efficient as well as cost effective operation of machinery have become necessary to acquire technical know-how in the use of the device that make it all possible, that is the PLC.

This training is designed to provide working skills in Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) for control of domestic equipment, industrial production machinery, medical equipment, traffic lights and various plants and the ability to program, edit and troubleshoot Programmable controllers with knowledge in circuit designs to serve the ever increasing demand for sequential/manual operations of various kinds of equipment.

<strong><u>TRAINING OBJECTIVE</u></strong>
<ol>
 	<li>Develop strong fundamentals in the knowhow of PLC</li>
 	<li>Develop strong skills in industrial and domestic PLC</li>
 	<li>Identify the various components of a PLC, principles of operation, applications, types and modifying operations etc.</li>
 	<li>Identify and understand PLC work stations, input/output modules and specifications, central processing units, memory types and design, saving and retrieving of data from PLC.</li>
 	<li>learn what relays, sensors, timers, counters &amp; contactors do and how they are used</li>
 	<li>Check and confirm status of PLC, write and edit PLC programs.</li>
 	<li> Develop circuits from Boolean algebra, ladder, program word level logic instructions and SFC etc.</li>
 	<li>Understand PLC programming languages, instruction addressing, flag &amp; branch instructions ladder diagram entering etc.</li>
 	<li>Understand PLC programming and wiring and write various programmes</li>
 	<li>Practically hard wire and program PLC to perform various functions.</li>
 	<li>Confirm communication between PLC and PC</li>
 	<li>Diagnose PLC problems, online, monitor mode, upload, download, write mode and monitor application</li>
</ol>
<strong><u>TOPICS TO BE COVERED</u></strong>
<ul>
 	<li>fundamentals of programmable logic controllers</li>
 	<li>basics of PLC programming</li>
 	<li>programmable logic controllers wiring and programming</li>
 	<li>Programming timers, branch instructions, flags, bit instructions, byte instructions, counters etc.</li>
</ul>
<strong><u>TARGET GROUPS</u></strong>

The training is highly recommended for professionals who handle or work with electromechanical and automated machinery interested in gaining PLC knowledge including:
<ul>
 	<li>Electrical professionals, Engineers, Technicians and technician engineers</li>
 	<li>Electricians with practical know-how.<strong>          </strong></li>
</ul>
<strong> </strong>

<strong>TRAINING FEES:                GH¢400.00 (FOUR HUNDRED GHANA CEDIS)</strong>

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<strong><u>Mode of Application</u></strong>:

Application Forms are obtainable at the University's Finance Office.

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<strong>For further information, please contact:                                                                             </strong>

Telephone Numbers          <strong>:</strong> <strong>+233 302 714070 / 712343 / 712775</strong>

Fax Numbers                     <strong>: +233 302 714070 / 712047</strong>

E-mail Address                  <strong>: <a href="mailto:admission@rmu.edu.gh">admission@rmu.edu.gh</a>   </strong>

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