Maritime Academy Oron 2015/2016 Admission Procedure

The Maritime Academy of Nigeria (MAN), Oron invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the institution for 2015/2016 academic session.

Available Programmes:

NATIONAL DIPLOMA

a) Nautical Science (2 Years)
b) Marine Engineering (2 Years)
c) Boat/Ship Building Technology (2 Years)
d) Electrical/Electronics Engineering (2 Years)
e) Hydrography (2 Years)
f) Marine Meteorology and Oceanography (2 Years)
g) Hydrology and Coastal Resources Management (2 Years)
h) Maritime Transport and Business Studies (2 Years)

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
[A] National Diploma [ND] in Nautical Science/Marine Engineering/ Boat & Ship Building Technology/Electrical Electronics Engineering/Hydrography/Marine Meteorology and Oceanography/Hydrologyand Coastal Resources Management:

Applicants must posses the Senior School Certificate [SSC] or its equivalent with at least FIVE CREDIt passes in subjects which must include Mathematics, English Language, Physics, and any two of Geography, Technical Drawing, General Science, and Chemistry, obtained at NOT MORETHAN TWO SITTINGS.

[B] National Diploma [ND] In Maritime Transport & Business Studies:

Applicants must possess at least FIVE CREDIT passes at NOT MORE THAN TWO SITTINGS of the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) or its equivalent. The subjects must inIudeEnglish Language, Mathematics, Economics/Commerce and any two of the following: Geography, Government and Book-Keeping.

Other Requirements for admission into all National Diploma programmes include:

1. Success in the competitive Entrance Examination
2. Success in the Oral/Written Interview following the Entrance Examination.
3. Passing the medical and physical fitness examinations and eye-sight test to be conducted by the Academy’s Medical Doctor.

Applicants must be single and remain single throughout the duration of the programme at the Academy arid be between the ages of 16 and 21 years for 1A (a-b) and between 16 and 25 years for 1 (A) (c), (ci), (e), (f) (g) and (h) by the date of commencement of the session for which they are applying for admission. Applicants awaiting result of the SSCE or its equivalent need not apply.

Note: Candidates are not required to bring recommendation letters from referees.

Admission will be based strictly on:

Conformity with the prescribed age limit;
Possession of the requisite credit passes in the relevant subjects at Senior School Certificate level;
Medical and physical fitness; and
Performance in the competitive Entrance Examination and subsequent written/oral interview.

HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA

a) Nautical Science (2 Years)
b) Marine Engineering (2 Years)
c) Maritime Transport & Business Management (2 Years)
d) Naval Architecture (2 Years)

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

Candidates must:

Satisfy all the requirements for admission into the National Diploma Programme in Nautical Science, Marine Engineering, or Naval Architecture as applicable;
possess a National Diploma in Nautical Science, Marine Engineering or Boat & Ship Building Technology from the Maritime Academy of Nigeria, Oron or from a recognised institution, with a Cumulative Grade Point Average of not less than 2.50 (Lower Credit); and have undergone a minimum of one year Post-ND Apprenticeship Training or acquired Cognate Work Experience in a relevant establishment or organization.

HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA (HND) IN MARITIME TRANSPORT & BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Candidates must:

satisfy all the requirements for admission into the National Diploma in Maritime Transport and Business Studies Programme;

possess the National Diploma in Maritime Transport and Business Studies from the Maritime Academy of Nigeria, Oron or from a recognized institution, with a Cumulative Grade Point Average of not less than 2.50 (Lower Credit); and have undergone a minimum of 12 months [One year] Post-ND industrial attachment for cognate work experience in a relevant establishment or company.

Important Note: All candidates for the HND programmes must request the schools they attended to send the Transcripts of their Academic Records to the Academy under confidential cover.

POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA

a) Shipping and Transport Management (1 Year)
b) Maritime Transport Technology (1 Year)
c) Maritime Engineering (2 years)

Admission Requirement

1. PGD Shipping and Transport Management (one year)

Applicants must possess a good Honours Degree (B.Sc.) or a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Business or Social Science from a recognised University or Polytechnic.
Membership of relevant Professional body will be an added advantage.
Candidates with qualifications equivalent to (a) above may be considered for admission based on maturity and length of service in the maritime industry.

2. PGD Maritime Transport Technology (one year)

Applicants must possess a good Honours Degree or a Higher National Diploma (HND) in the Physical Sciences or Engineering from a recognised University or Polytechnic.
Membership of relevant Professional body will be an added advantage.
Candidates with qualifications equivalent to (a) above may be considered for admission based on maturity and length of service in the maritime industry.

3. PGD Maritime Engineering (Two Years)

Applicants must possess a good Honours Degree or a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Engineering from a recognised University or Polytechnic.
It Class Marine Engineering Certificate (Foreign going).

Candidates with qualifications equivalent to (a) above may be considered for admission based on maturity and length of service in the Maritime industry.
Membership of relevant professional body will be an added advantage.

Important Note: All candidates for the PGD programmes must request the schools they attended to send the Transcripts of their Academic Records to the Academy under confidential cover.

How To Apply:

Interested applicants should visit any branch of;
o Access Bank Nigeria Plc
o Diamond Bank Plc
o Ecobank Nigeria
o Entreprise Bank Plc
o Fidelity Bank Plc
o First Bank of Nigeria Plc
o First City Monument Bank
o Guaranty Trust Bank Plc
o Jaiz Bank Plc
o Keystone Bank
o Mainstreet Bank Plc
o Skye Bank Plc
o Stanbic IBTC Bank
o Sterling Bank Plc
o Union Bank Nigeria Plc
o United Bank for Africa
o Unity Bank Plc
o WEMA Bank Plc
o Zenith Bank International

and obtain the application form for just Ten thousand Naira Only (N10,000). Upon successful payment, a receipt will be issued to you by the teller.

Then visit macademyoron.org for online application. After filling the form successfully, print out your receipt.

Entrance Examination/Screening:

You will receive an invitation for screening via Email and SMS. The Screening date will also be made available on the website, so we recommend that you check back frequently for updates.