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IMCO offers the following programmes:
- Foundation;
- Deck Officer (Nautical Studies);
- Marine Engineering Officer;
- Port, Shipping and Transport Management;
- Process Operation Technology (oil, gas and petrochemical process industries).

This means that you can either choose for a career at sea (Deck Officer or Marine Engineering Officer) or a career ashore (Port, Shipping and Transport Management or Operation Technology).

Before you can start one of the diploma programmes, a strong foundation in English, Mathematics and IT is a must. In order to reach the right level, IMCO offers the Foundation programme.

All potential IMCO students will have to sit for a placement test. Based on the outcome of this test, the relevant Head of Department will decide whether you can skip the foundation year and start with the diploma programme directly or should you spend time better developing your English proficiency.

Excellent job preparation

The programmes are set up in such a way that the education and training is finetuned to the job market and the demand of the relevant industries. All programmes are practical-oriented. This means you will leave IMCO with a firm basis (diploma programme) and a dedicated specialisation (degree programme). You will also be equipped with enough knowledge and skills that will enable you to find employment in Oman or abroad.

Programme Structure

For each diploma and degree programme 120 credit points can be earned per Academic Year. Each year is divided into 2 semesters (fall and spring semester) consisting of 15 weeks plus an examination period. This means that each semester has 60 credit points. The programmes consist of classroom instruction, practical training in workshops, laboratories and on simulators, assignments, seminars and field visits. Summer courses can be added to each programme.
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As the Foundation programme is only a preparatory programme, no credit points can be earned.

Foundation programme

This programme consists of two semesters. Intermediate tests are held during the semesters. Each semester will be concluded by exams.

To be admitted to any of the diploma programmes, students should have an accumulated average of at least 60% in the Foundation English programme to be eligible for any diploma and degree programme.
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Diploma programme
 
Once you have passed the foundation programme or passed the placement test, you can enter the diploma programme.

The duration of the Deck Officer and Marine Engineering Officer programmes at diploma level is three years, equal to six semesters including one (1) year apprenticeship.

Having finished the diploma programme Deck Officers and Marine Engineering Officers can apply for an endorsement at operational level.

The duration of the Port, Shipping and Transport Management and Operation Technology diploma programme is two years, equal to four semesters.

Several intermediate tests are held during the semesters. Each semester will be concluded by exams.

Degree programme (BSc)

Having achieved the diploma level you can enter the degree programme.

The duration of the Deck Officers and Marine Engineers programmes at degree level is one year, equal to two semesters. This programme prepares you to reach the highest rank on board a ship, Captain or Chief Engineer.

The duration of the Port, Shipping and Transport Management and Operation Technology degree programmes is two years, equal to four semesters.

Several intermediate tests are held during the semesters. Each semester will be concluded by exams.
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Language

IMCO prepares students for international jobs on ocean-going vessels, in major ports and multinational (petro)chemical process companies. Therefore all teaching and training is done in the English language only.