A Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) was signed between Mapúa Malayan Colleges Laguna (Mapúa MCL) and the Business College of Athens (BCA) at Philippine Transmarine Carriers, Inc. (PTC) last 21 March 2023, marking the educational institution’s first-ever master’s degree offerings: the Master of Science in Shipping Business and Master of Science in Marine Engineering Management.
The Master of Science in Marine Engineering Management program will be under the Mapúa-PTC College of Maritime Education and Training (Mapúa-PTC CMET), a renowned provider of world-class education and training for the maritime industry. It covers maritime law, logistics and supply chain management, commercial shipping management, crew management, and chartering.
The partnership with BCA, a leading shipping and business education institution in Greece, will provide a unique perspective to the program. Greece is the world’s top shipping nation, and 25% of Filipino seafarers operate under Greek-owned vessels, making BCA’s expertise highly relevant. The collaboration between the two institutions will create a powerful learning experience for students, with access to a faculty of experts and state-of-the-art facilities and resources. The Master of Science in Shipping Business program is designed for professionals and graduates who aim to deepen their knowledge and skills in the ship management industry.
“BCA College is Greece’s oldest Maritime Business College, with over 10,000 alumni working across Greece’s more than 1,000 Ship Management companies. We are proud to collaborate with Mapúa MCL, a leading academic institution, to offer master’s degrees in the art of Ship Management. Master’s degrees are open to Filipino seafarers and students willing to enter this fascinating industry. Upon graduation, the best Filipino students will have the opportunity to work in Greece’s maritime industry, gaining world-class experience,” according to Daskalakis during the launch of the partnership.
The program will begin in the next academic year, with applications now open for interested students. The partnership between Mapúa MCL and BCA marks a significant milestone in the country’s education and training of maritime professionals.
More information about these new programs is available here.