Industry Graduate Diploma in Maritime
- Environmental, Social & Corporate Governance
- Supply Chain Management
All IGD applications will be reviewed, and will be notified of the outcome via email after application closes.
Note: With effect from January 2026, all learners who are pursuing the Industry Graduate Diplomas must complete an Integrated Learning Project or Enrichment Workshops and/ or Networking Sessions (these components are unfunded).
To use your SkillsFuture Credit, please submit your claim through our payment portal. Do not submit the claim manually via the SkillsFuture page. Please refer to our step-by-step guide here.
Applications Closes: 26 Jun 2026
Term Begins: Aug 2026
Please refer to respective modules for dates.
Who Should Attend
- Maritime professionals transitioning into shore-based roles, including those moving from sea-based, technical, or operational functions into business, management, or specialist positions
- Working professionals in operations, fleet management, technical services, compliance, and risk functions who require broader cross-functional, digital, and regulatory competencies
- Professionals in commercial, finance, logistics, and supply chain roles seeking stronger industry-specific knowledge to support informed decision-making
- Mid-Career professionals and emerging leaders preparing for higher value roles with expanded responsibilities in a complex, global operating environment
- Individuals seeking structured, industry-relevant skills development aligned with evolving workforce needs, sustainability priorities, and digital transformation
- Professionals aiming to remain relevant and resilient amid geopolitical uncertainty, supply chain disruption, and regulatory change
Admission requirements
- A Bachelor’s Degree with at least 5 years of working experience; or
- Recognition of prior learning: A Diploma from MOE-recognised Institutes of Higher Learning with at least 10 years of relevant work experience
- As part of the admissions process, suitable applicants who are shortlisted may have to go through an interview
Overview
The maritime industry is undergoing profound change. Geopolitical tensions, shifting trade routes, sustainability imperatives, and rapid digitalisation are redefining how maritime organisations operate - and reshaping the skills required of today’s workforce. With the Maritime Industry Transformation Map (MITM) signalling a move towards higher‑value, technology‑enabled and sustainability‑driven roles, maritime professionals must now think beyond traditional operational silos.
The Industry Graduate Diploma in Maritime is designed for this new era. Structured around two stackable Advanced Certificates - Maritime Business and Management (MBM) and Maritime Operations and Risk Management (MORM) - the programme equips professionals for shore‑based roles that demand strategic thinking, commercial acumen, operational resilience, and leadership confidence.
Participants gain a holistic understanding of the maritime ecosystem, spanning business strategy, digital and data competency, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and decarbonisation, risk and crisis management, maritime law, and global supply‑chain operations. Set against an industry shaped by uncertainty and transformation, the programme builds the agility, clarity, and capability needed to navigate complexity, lead change, and create impact in a fast‑evolving global maritime landscape.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the programme, learners will be able to:
- Interpret and apply integrated maritime industry knowledge: Analyse how global trade, geopolitics, regulation, and sustainability pressures shape modern maritime operations, supply chains, and shore-based decision-making
- Make informed commercial and financial decisions in maritime contexts: Apply commercial, contractual, and financial principles to support operational efficiency, cost control, risk mitigation, and long term asset performance
- Leverage digital technologies and data for operational excellence: Evaluate and apply digital and data-driven tools to enhance fleet performance, supply chain visibility, predictive maintenance, and sustainability outcomes
- Manage operational risk, compliance, and crisis situations effectively: Identify and respond to operational, regulatory, security, and geopolitical risks through compliance management, crisis response strategies, and business continuity planning
- Lead resilient, sustainable, and future-ready maritime operations: Apply leadership, stakeholder management, and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles to drive organisational resilience, decarbonisation efforts, and continuous improvement across maritime operations
Topic/Structure
To achieve the Industry Graduate Diploma in Maritime, participants must complete either an Integrated Learning Project or Enrichment Workshops and/ or Networking Sessions, as well as the following certificates offered by SMU Academy:
Advanced Certificate in Maritime Business and Management
- Understanding the Maritime Shore-Based Ecosystem
- Maritime Business and Commercial Awareness
- Digital and Data Competency for Maritime Professionals
- Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and Sustainability in the Maritime Industry
- Maritime Team Dynamics and Leadership Essentials
- Financial and Budgeting Skills for Maritime Professionals
Advanced Certificate in Maritime Operations and Risk Management
- Technical Ship Management Services in Maritime Operations
- Risk Management and Compliance in Maritime Operations
- Crisis Management and Emergency Response in Maritime Operations
- Technology and Innovation in Maritime Operations
- Legal and Contractual Frameworks of Maritime Business
- Maritime Supply Chain & Logistics Management
Assessment
As part of the requirement for SkillsFuture Singapore, there will be an assessment conducted at the end of every module as well as an overall Industry Graduate Diploma exam. The mode of assessment, which is up to the trainer’s discretion, may be an online quiz, a presentation or based on classroom exercises.
CERTIFICATION
Upon completion of the following within 2 years:
- The required IGD modules,
- The Integrated Learning Project (ILP) or Enrichment Workshops and/ or Networking Sessions and,
- Passing the overall IGD exam
Participants will be awarded an Industry Graduate Diploma in Maritime.
Calculate Programme Fee
Fee Table
| EMPLOYER-SPONSORED | |||
PARTICIPANT PROFILE | SELF-SPONSORED | SME | NON-SME |
Singapore Citizen < 40 years old Permanent Resident LTVP+ | $7,848 (After SSG Funding 70%) | $3,048 (After SSG Funding 70% | $7,848 (After SSG Funding 70%) |
Singapore Citizen ≥ 40 years old | $3,048 (After SSG Funding 70% | $3,048 (After SSG Funding 70% | $3,048 (After SSG Funding 70% |
International Participant | $26,160 (No Funding) | $26,160 (No Funding) | $26,160 (No Funding) |
*The course fees exclude the following: $272.50 Registration Fee, $109 Application Fee, $545 Exam Fee and $817.50 Integrated Learning Project (ILP)/ Enrichment Workshops and/ or Networking Sessions Fee (these components are unfunded).
*All prices include 9% GST
Please note that the programme fees are subject to change without prior notice.
SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme for Mid-Career Individuals
A SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career) top-up of $4,000 will be provided to Singaporeans aged 40 years and above to further offset out-of-pocket course fees for this programme.
Post Secondary Education Account (PSEA)
PSEA can be utilised for subsidised programmes eligible for SkillsFuture Credit support. Click here to find out more.
(Please note that PSEA payments will be temporarily unavailable from 10 to 30 April 2026 due to a scheduled blackout by the Ministry of Education.)
Self Sponsored
SkillsFuture Credit
Singapore Citizens aged 25 and above may use their SkillsFuture Credits to pay for the course fees. The credits may be used on top of existing course fee funding.
This is only applicable to self-sponsored participants. Application to utilise SkillsFuture Credits can be submitted when making payment for the course via the SMU Academy TMS Portal, and can only be made within 60 days of course start date.
Please click here for more information on the SkillsFuture Credit. For help in submitting an SFC claim, you may wish to refer to our step-by-step guide on claiming SkillsFuture Credits (Individual).Workfare Skills Support Scheme
From 1 July 2023, the Workfare Skills Support (WSS) scheme has been enhanced. Please click here for more details.
Employer Sponsored
Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS)
- Organisation must be registered or incorporated in Singapore
- Employment size of not more than 200 or with annual sales turnover of not more than $100 million
- Trainees must be hired in accordance with the Employment Act and fully sponsored by their employers for the course
- Trainees must be Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents
- Trainees must not be a full-time national serviceman
- Trainees are eligible for ETSS funding only if their company's SME status is approved prior to the course commencement date. To verify your SME's status, please click here.
Please click here for more information on ETSS.
Absentee Payroll
Employers who sponsor their employees for the course may apply for Absentee Payroll here. For more information, please refer to:
AP Guide (Non-SME Companies)
Declaration Guide (SME Companies)
Intake Information
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