Vocational School
Maritime Transportation and Management
Applications open
Tuition and study format
Academic year: 2026/27
Intakes and application dates
- 2026/2027 Ön BaşvuruApplications openJanuary 1, 2026 — August 31, 2027
Programme information package
The programme's definition and learning outcomes, as the university publishes them in its official information package.
Programme definition
History
Maritime Transportation and Management Program was established in 2013 and carries out its activities within İstanbul Nişantaşı University Vocational School. The program accepted its first students in the 2013-2014 academic year and had its first graduates in 2015.
Qualification Awarded
Degree: Maritime Transportation andManagement Associate Degree
Level of Qualification (Short Cycle , First Cycle , Second Cycle, Third Cycle)
Associate Degree (EQF-LLL Level 5)
Specific Admission Requirements
Turkish Citizens: Students are accepted to the program through central placement according to their TYT score type. Students placed in the program by ÖSYM must pay their financial obligations on the announced registration dates. They must complete and register definitively. Foreign Nationals: Foreign students are accepted in accordance with the criteria determined by the University Senate. Please review the relevant web page. Horizontal Transfer: A student who has started his or her education in an equivalent program at home or abroad can apply for horizontal transfer. Acceptance of the student is made before the beginning of the semester, taking into account the conditions of each student and the degree to which he/she has applied. are examined and evaluated specifically. Please review the relevant legislation. Nişantaşı University Associate and Undergraduate Education Horizontal Transfer Directive Transfer Between Associate and Undergraduate Programs in Higher Education Institutions, Double Major, Minor Regulation on the Principles of Inter-Institutional Credit Transfer Seaman Medical Report is required for all students.
Specific Arrangements For Recognition Of Prior Learning (Formal, Non-Formal and Informal)
Students' previous education and achievements can be recognized in accordance with the "Istanbul Nişantaşı University Recognition of Previously Acquired Qualifications, Course Equivalence and Adaptation Principles Directive" and exemption from the necessary courses can be provided accordingly. Link to access the directive:
Qualification Requirements and Regulations
Qualification Conditions and Rules are as explained in the "Graduation Requirements" section.
Profile of The Programme
Vision: To train the seafarers needed by the maritime industry in a manner compatible with business life and to produce effective and efficient solutions to the problems of the maritime industry. Mission: to train qualified watch officers for the national and international maritime sector, to provide STCW training to sailors of both Turkey and neighboring countries, and to conduct academic studies for the development of the international maritime sector. Purpose/Objectives: 1. Having sufficient infrastructure in the subjects required by the Maritime Transportation and Management program; to provide theoretical and practical knowledge in these fields and to ensure that they can use them on the spot, 2. To be able to choose and effectively use professional environment, modern techniques and tools and information technologies for applications related to the field of Maritime Transportation and Management, 3. To ensure that they are equipped with all the equipment relevant to their field and can work as qualified deck watch officers.
Occupational Profiles of Graduates With Examples
The graduates of the program are entitled to work as shift officer/master on the ship cruising everywhere in the world following the preparation period as the shift officer on the arranged ship. They can also work in such fields as navigation, brokering, marine insurance, human resources, harbour management and so on.
Access to Further Studies
Program graduates can be placed in relevant 4-year (undergraduate) departments with the Vertical Transfer Exam (DGS) held annually by ÖSYM. You can find the list of relevant undergraduate departments that can be transferred vertically from the ÖSYM DGS Guide
Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading
In order for students who registered for the relevant course at the beginning of the semester to take the final exam, theoretical courses must be completed. They must have attended at least 70% of the applied courses and at least 80% of the applied courses. Students, each They are subject to midterm and final exams for the course. The success grade is included in the midterm exam (as the midterm exam grade). homework, laboratory exam, quiz, etc. Scores obtained from measurement tools such as The contribution of the final exam is 40% and the contribution of the final exam is 60%. For the measurement and evaluation criteria of each course, you can click on the course name in the Curriculum (below). You can review the relevant regulations and guidelines. Nişantaşı University Associate and Undergraduate Education and Examination Regulations Exam and Success Evaluation System Directive Nişantaşı University Foreign Languages Department Education and Examination Directive Nişantaşı University Turkish Language Teaching Application and Research Center (Nişantaşı Tömer) Education and Examination Directive
Graduation Requirements
In order to be eligible for graduation, students must have successfully completed all courses in the curriculum (equivalent to at least 120 ECTS in total) and their overall weighted grade point average at graduation must be at least 2.00 out of 4.00. For graduation, the student must also successfully complete the internship or graduation project (see the Curriculum below). You can review the relevant regulations and guidelines. Istanbul Nişantaşı University Associate and Undergraduate Education and Examination Regulations 1544216789.pdf Istanbul Nişantaşı University Directive on the Issuance of Diploma, Diploma Supplement and Other Documents relationship-yonerge-511959282.pdf
Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning )
Tam Zamanlı
Address, Programme Director or Equivalent
Program Head: Kemal Eker Email: kemal.eker@nisantasi.edu.tr Phone: +90(212)2101010 Address: Neotech Campus, Maslak Mah., Taşyoncası Sok. No: 1V and No: 1Y, 34398 Sarıyer/İstanbul
Facilities
Maritime Transportation and Management Program has such facilities as Shipping Laboratory, Navigation Laboratory, Maritime Safety and Ship Security Laboratory, ECDIS Simulator (Includes Radar/ARPA Simulator), GMDSS Simulator and Bridge Simulator (Includes Radar/ARPA Simulator).
Programme outcomes
- Finds, defines and uses the basic knowledge required in the maritime field.
- Explains and uses maritime discipline, customs and traditions.
- Defines national and international technical shipping terms and uses them while working.
- Anticipates the global and societal impacts of the maritime sector on health, environment and safety, as well as solutions to contemporary problems and their legal implications.
- Explains and uses the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and STCW 78 regulations and other national and international maritime rules.
- Uses all devices, equipment and publications in the ship.
- Solves unforeseen and complex problems encountered in applications related to his/her field, both by working independently and collectively.
- Classifies the loads during loading and unloading, finds their carrying properties and calculates the balance and stability required for the safe navigation of the ship.
- By making meteorological forecasts, it makes the necessary decisions to protect the ship, cargo and personnel from possible dangers.
- Uses Maritime English where necessary.
- Uses basic level information and communication technologies knowledge where necessary.
Programme outcomes and the Turkish Qualifications Framework
Each line is an item of the Turkish Qualifications Framework; the numbers beside it are the programme outcomes that meet it.
KNOWLEDGE
- 1
Possess theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks with updated information, practice equipments and other resource on basic level based on qualifications gained at secondary education level.
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 8 · 9 · 10 · 11
SKILLS
- 1
Gain the skills to use basic level theoretical and practical knowledge acquired within the field in the same field of a higher education level or in a field of same level.
Programme outcomes1 · 5 · 6 · 8 · 9 · 10 · 11 - 2
Interpret and evaluate data, define problems, do analysis, produce solutions based on proof with using basic level knowledge and practices gained within the field.
Programme outcomes3 · 8 · 9
COMPETENCES ( Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility )
- 1
Conduct studies at basic level within the field independently.
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 3 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 10 · 11 - 2
Take responsibility as a team member in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced in the implementations within the field.
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 3 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 9 · 10 · 11 - 3
Conduct activities towards the development of subordinates within a project.
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 3 · 5 · 7 · 8 · 9
COMPETENCES ( Learning Competence )
- 1
Evaluate the acquired knowledge and skills at basic level within the field with a critical approach, determine and respond to learning needs..
Programme outcomes2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 8 · 9 - 2
Direct the education received to a higher education level in the same field or to an occupation in the same level.
Programme outcomes2 · 3 · 4 · 5 - 3
Gain awareness of lifelong learning.
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 4
COMPETENCES ( Communication and Social Competence )
- 1
Transfer the ideas based on the basic knowledge and skills acquired within the field through written and oral communication.
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 7 · 8 · 9 · 10 · 11 - 2
Share the ideas and solution proposals to problems about issues within the field with professionals and non-professionals.
Programme outcomes2 · 3 · 4 · 7 · 9 - 3
Monitor the developments in the field and communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level.
Programme outcomes2 · 4 · 10 · 11 - 4
Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Basic Level software knowledge.
Programme outcomes6 · 10 · 11
COMPETENCES ( Field Specific Competence )
- 1
Possess social, scientific, cultural and ethic values on the stages of gathering, implementation and release of the results of data related to the field.
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 8 · 9 · 10 · 11 - 2
Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of universality of social rights, social justice, quality, cultural values and also, environmental protection, workers health and security.
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 8