School Of Graduate Studies

Post Graduate Programmes

A welcome address from the Dean, School of Graduate Studies

Dr. Gabriel Senanu Akakpo

Welcome to the School of Graduate Studies (SGS) of the Regional Maritime University. The school co-ordinates all graduate level academic programmes for the University in conjunction with relevant departments. 

In line with its mandate to coordinate all graduate level academic programmes, which include: liaising with faculty and departmental heads on all matters relating to the graduate studies; facilitating the admission process of graduate students and keep records of all graduate students; improving the quality of graduate school curriculum through meaningful and comprehensive review; establishing guidelines for effective mentoring and professional development of graduate students; improving viability and visibility of graduate programmes and faculty; and facilitating all inter-university collaboration at the post-graduate level.

Again, the school of graduate studies ensures promotion of accreditation and re-accreditation of graduate school programmes, monitoring teaching and supervision of all graduate programmes to maintain high standards and ensure high quality graduate programme output. Additionally, the School of Graduate Studies deals with all matters relating to admissions, registration and records, examination of long essays, theses and dissertations, official correspondence and welfare of graduate students. In order to keep the school relevant to the maritime and allied industries which constitute its main focus, the School of Graduate Studies continues to organize top notch symposia and colloquia on developments in the maritime and allied industries for its students. These programmes expose the students to the realities in the maritime and allied industries and prepares them to take advantage of opportunities offered by these stakeholders in the job market.

The RMU School of Graduate Studies has a conducive atmosphere that propels graduates into the maritime and allied spaces for a world of opportunities.

Thank you and welcome to the Regional Maritime University School of Graduate Studies.

Dr. Gabriel Senanu Akakpo

(gabriel.akakpo@rmu.edu.gh)

+233 (0) 24-312-9246

Dean

CONTACT

Location:
School of Graduate Studies
Regional Maritime University
Accra-Tema Beach Road, Accra

 

TEL: +233 (0) 30-296-8108

WhatsApp No.: +233 (0) 20-247-3349

 

Email: grads@rmu.edu.gh

Address:
P.O. Box GP 1115
Accra – Ghana

Post Graduate Courses

MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.SC.) RENEWABLE ENERGY (NEW PROGRAMME)

What is covered?

  • Project Management
  • Energy and Environment
  • Liquid Bio-fuels Production Systems
  • Small Hydropower Technology
  • Hybrid Electric & Grid Connected Systems
  • Entrepreneurship, etc.

 

Who is it for?

  • For persons interested in becoming highly qualified engineers capable of identifying and providing solutions to technological problems in the renewable energy sectors and persons with the desire for self-employment to harness and processing natural resources.

 

Benefits to you

  • Students will be helped to appreciate the constraints and opportunities provided by renewable energy resources within pre-existing energy systems, societies, markets and regulatory frameworks.
  • Candidates will be provided with the knowledge of technical characteristics and resource evaluation of some of the major renewable power sources (wind, solar, tidal and wave), and the theory underpinning their operation and performance.
  • Students will have the ability to develop preliminary technology assessments and exploitation plans for tidal and wave, and preliminary design and dimensioning for wind and solar (thermal or photovoltaic) systems (which are more mature technologies than tidal and wave).
  • Students will be provided with an understanding of the engineering aspects of power conversion for electricity grids, in particular, concerned with the connection of renewable power sources, supported by calculations.
  • Students will understand the problems of energy distribution and major economic theories describing the markets in which renewable energies are deployed.

Students will be provided with an ability to conduct a critical analysis of competing claims in the energy sector, and evaluate options for energy supply, distribution and utilization (including renewable and non-renewable) and to appraise the environmental sustainability of energy systems.

MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.SC.) BIO-PROCESSING

What is covered?

  • Project Management
  • Advanced Chemical Thermodynamics
  • Fuel & Energy Technology
  • Bio-Processing Technology
  • Chemical Reaction Engineering
  • Entrepreneurship etc.

 

Who is it for?

  • This course aims to produce graduates combining technical and scientific skills with an understanding of the environment and land-based industries who can contribute to the development of renewable resources in urban and rural areas.
  • The programme also seeks to give the graduates as broad technical and general background as possible. Exciting career opportunities are emerging for appropriately-qualified people in this sector.

 

Benefits to you

  • Acquire and apply knowledge of mathematics, science engineering and in-depth technical competence in bioprocess/chemical engineering discipline to the solution of complex engineering problem.
  • Identify, formulate and solve complex engineering problems.
  • Design solutions for complex engineering problems and systems, components or processes to meet desired needs.
  • Conduct investigation into complex problems as well as to analyze and interprets data.
  • Use techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for complex engineering practices so as to be easily adaptable to industrial needs.

MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.SC.) ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

What is covered?

  • Water and waste water process Engineering
  • Advanced Chemical Thermodynamics
  • Process optimization
  • Ship Ballast Management
  • Environment Impact Assessment etc.

 

Who is it for?

 

  • This program is targeted at persons who endeavour to be highly qualified engineers capable of finding solutions to technological problems in the environmental engineering sectors as well as allied processing industries in order to satisfy the needs and desires of society.

 

 

Benefits to you

  • Participants will explore major environmental concerns: global, regional and local in addition to holistic and proactive approaches to the solution of these environmental problems.
  • Students will familiarize with instruments and techniques used for the prediction and measurement of environmental quality.
  • Participants will be helped in the planning and design of engineering works related to the preservation and improvement of the environment through their attachment to relevant industries.
  • The program will give participants broad technical and general background on environmental programmes related to air, water and soil waste and recycling and generally the development of sustainable green technologies and economies.

 

Key Advantages

i. All modules are run on weekends

ii. Industry-led programmes/research

iii. Entrepreneurial training for self-employment

 

M.Sc. INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING AND LOGISTICS (WEEKEND PROGRAMME)

The International Shipping and Logistics Masters programme has been carefully designed to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge sought after by employers in the competitive shipping and logistics industry. The programme focuses on equipping students with the required skills to improve the efficiency and capacity in ports operations and provide lasting solutions to hinterland infrastructure development. In this study, M.Sc. International Shipping and Logistics programme aims at producing graduates that combine strategies of shipping management as a single transport mode, within the context of international multimodal logistics in solving everyday problems. With a mix of theoretical and practical skills, graduates will be well equipped for careers in maritime business, logistics and/ or supply chain management, either Ghana or internationally.

BENEFITS TO YOU

By the end of the programme,

  • Candidates will be equipped to understand the principles of ship operations.
  • Candidates will be exposed to some risks associated with the shipping industry.
  • Candidates will be equipped to develop strategies to meet the demands of the shipping industry within the context of multimodal logistics and supply chain development.
  • Candidates will be familiar with the various laws and disciplines associated with the international freight movement.
  • Candidates will be prepared to develop best practice and adopt global trends in solving some challenges of the international freight flows.
  • Candidates will be able to enhance managerial and research skills that promote employability.
  • Candidates will learn to appreciate the importance of geopolitics and economics of international trade and finance within the context of shipping and logistics.
  • Candidates will be equipped to understand all aspects of international supply chain management.

NB: Related fields of the discipline will be highlighted for the appreciation of the programme as the shipping industry has evolved towards a more integrated, multimodal, door-to-door logistics focus.

WHAT IS COVERED?

  • International Supply Chain Management
  • Economics of International Trade and Shipping
  • Multimodal Transport
  • Shipping Management
  • Global Logistics
  • Port & Terminal Operation

DURATION OF PROGRAMME

The M.Sc. (International Shipping and Logistics) programme is a three-semester programme comprising taught courses and a dissertation. The academic session commenced in August, 2022.

JOB PROSPECTS

Graduates have the opportunity to pursue a variety of careers such as Management of international freight flows, third party logistics service providers, port development, port and terminal management, ship and shipping company management, general and project management roles within the Shipping and Logistics Industry.

 KEY ADVANTAGE

  • All modules are run on weekends

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

A good First Degree with at least a Minimum of 2nd Lower Division in any of the following:

  • Social Sciences; Business Administration; Maritime Discipline and other related Disciplines from a recognized University.

APPLICATION MODE

 [I]        DOMESTIC APPLICANTS

All applicants for the 2022/2023 Academic Year admissions are required to use the Regional Maritime University [RMU] online application portal www.rmu.edu.gh/admissions  .  The procedure for the online application process is as follows:

[a]       Make appropriate payment of GH¢220.00 or 70.00USD at the various sales centers for the RMU E-Voucher:

Sale Centers

[i]         Regional Maritime University, Nungua – Accra, Cash Office

[ii]        All Branches of the Ghana Commercial Bank

[iii]       All Branches of Ecobank [foreign and local]

 [b]        The E-Voucher contains the Pin and Serial Number required in completing the online form.

[c]        Access the online form by visiting the University’s online admissions portal at www.rmu.edu.gh/admissions  soon after payment.

[d]        In completing the online form, students will be required to upload their passport size photographs.

[e]        A completed form is not considered until it is SUBMITTED.

[f]         Applicants must print out application summary; attach transcripts, certificates and all other relevant documents.  These documents should be forwarded to the Dean, School of Graduate Studies, RMU-Accra Ghana.

 

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ENTRY REQUIRMENTS

i. A good first degree in Engineering with at least a Second Class Lower Division from a recognized University.

ii. Applicants with B.Sc. in the Physical Sciences will be considered if they have, at least, one (1) year relevant industry experience.

iii. The University may consider applicants who possess a Third Class but with, at least, 2 years’ industry experience. Such applicants will be subject to an interview.

iv. Applicants must submit the following with applications:

   a. Detailed Curriculum Vitae

   b. Certified copies of transcripts and certificates

   c. Personal statement of not more than 500 words (1½ pages) detailing your motivation for wanting to study

       the Course and what you believe you will gain from it.

 

MASTER OF ARTS (M.A.) PORTS AND SHIPPING ADMINISTRATION

What is covered?

  • Port Management Technology and planning;
  • Maritime Transport Economics
  • Ship Management Strategy
  • Logistics management
  • Maritime Law and Insurance
  • Maritime Safety and Environmental Studies
  • Information Technology and Computer Application
  • Industrial Attachment and Field Excursions

 

Who is it for?

For senior management personnel in Ports and Shipping organizations and all persons interested in making a career in the maritime industry.

 

Benefits to you

  • Be appropriately equipped with the requisite knowledge and skills to appreciate policy issues pertaining to maritime transport at both domestic and global levels
  • You would be provided with specialist training in Ports and Shipping Administration;
  • You would be equipped with knowledge and skills required for effective performance in planning, operational management, policy formulation function and shipping and ports organization;
  • You would be able to make efficient use of management information and control systems.

 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

A good First Degree with at least a Minimum of 2nd Lower Division in any Social Science, Business Administration, Maritime Discipline or related disciplines from a recognized university, highest grade Certificate of Competency for unrestricted service as Master Mariner or Chief Engineer in the Merchant Navy.

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR ALL POST GRADUATE PROGRAMMES

 

 [I]     DOMESTIC APPLICANTS

All applicants are required to use the Regional Maritime University [RMU] online application portal.  The procedure for the online application process is as follows:

 

 [a]     Make appropriate payment of GH¢215.00 at the various sales centers for the RMU E-Voucher:

 

Sale Centers

[1]      Regional Maritime University, Nungua – Accra, Cash Office (Finance Directorate)

[2]        All Branches of the GCB

 

 

[b]      The E-Voucher contains the Pin and Serial Number required to complete the online form.

[c]      Access the online form by visiting the University’s online admissions portal at www.rmu.edu.gh/admissions after payment.

 [d]     In completing the online form, students will be required to upload their passport size

photographs.

 [e]     A completed form is not considered until it is SUBMITTED.

[f]      Applicants must print out application summary; attach transcripts, certificates and all other relevant documents.  These documents should be forwarded to the Dean, School of Graduate Studies.

 [g]     Candidates are strongly advised to visit Courier Companies in their Countries for assistance towards the return of the application documents [see f].

 [h]              Completed application forms and other documents should be addressed to:

 

School of Graduate Studies

Regional Maritime University

Post Office Box GP 1115

Accra – Ghana

 

 

[II]     INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS 

[a]      Log onto the admission portal : www.rmu.edu.gh/admissions

[b]      Click on International Applications and follow the instructions displayed on the page for the completion of the form.

[c]      Applicants must print out application summary; attach transcripts, certificates and all other relevant documents. These documents should be sent to the Academic Registrar

 

For further information, please contact:                                                                            

Telephone Numbers        : +233 302 718227 /714070 / 719390 / 712343 / 712775

E-mail Address                  grads@rmu.edu.gh , marketing@rmu.edu.gh

 

  

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