INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED SHIPBROKERS COURSES

Professional Qualifying Examination Course (full time)

The College of Central London (CCL) and Africa Trade and Wildlife (ATW) have teamed up to provide full time courses in central London for the professional Qualifying Examinations leading to membership of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers.

Who are the courses designed for?

These full time courses are designed principally to prepare candidates for the Qualifying Examinations leading to membership of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (MICS).

About the courses

The courses adhere to the rules and regulations as set out by the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers and it is the candidates own responsibility to comply with these obligations (visit www.ics.org for details). Students must register with the Institute at:

Institute of Chartered Ship Brokers
85 Gracechurch Street, London EC3V 0AA
Tel (ICS): 020 7623 1111
Tel (TutorShip): 020 7623 8008
Fax: 020 7623 8118 Email: info@ics.org.uk

http://www.ics.org.uk/

ICS Professional Qualifying Examinations

Students must pass a total of seven subjects to enable them to apply for election to become a Member (MICS) of the Institute and eventually go on to fellowship (FICS) when the title ‘Chartered Shipbroker’ can be used


Subject Offerings:

Group 1

Introduction to Shipping (1)
Legal Principles in Shipping Business (2)
Economics of Sea Transport and International Trade (2)
Shipping Business (2)

Note: (1) denotes first year, (2) second year
           All subjects required
           Shipping Business is compulsory in first year

Group 2

Dry Cargo Chartering
Tanker Chartering (2)
Liner Trades (2)
Port Agency
Logistics & Multimodal Transport
Port and Terminal Management (1)
Ship Sale and Purchase

Note: Exemptions may permitted from these subjects
          You are advised to check with the college to find out which combination of subjects is on offer.

Group 3

Shipping Law
Financial and Management Accounting
Marine Insurance

Note: Group 3 subjects available for specialists

29th September 2008 – 19th June 2009 (32 weeks)

Introduction to Shipping
Shipping Business
Port and Terminal Management
Economics of Sea Transport and International Trade


The above programme provides the mandatory 15 hours of weekly study which international students require in order to obtain a UK student visa.

Note: Shipping Business MUST be taken in the first year along with two other subjects. Candidates must sit a minimum of THREE subjects at their first attempt. The remaining four subjects will be taken in the second year of study.

Course Fee Professional Qualifying Examination course: £3450 excluding examination fees

Foundation Diploma (part time)

The Foundation Diploma has been designed principally for those who are new to the industry or do not wish to take the full ICS course and qualify as a member of the Institute but wish to further their knowledge of the shipping and Maritime Industry
The Diploma is an internationally recognised qualification

The Foundation Diploma:

Introduction to Shipping
Port Agency
No exemptions are allowed

Candidates are advised to apply directly to the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers for validation of any relevant professional or educational qualifications
Entry Requirements:All candidates must be over 16 years old
Entry Procedure: Candidates need to register as students of the Institute first and then complete an examination form. The registration year is from: 1 June to 31 May

Course Fee Foundation Diploma course: £1385 excluding examination fee

Assessment:

ICS sets its entry examinations for membership which candidates can sit annually-during the month of APRIL. If successful and following a 4 year aggregated period in industry, candidates can apply for membership.

Advanced Diploma

Shipping Business
Port Agency

Course fee Advanced Diploma course: £1585 excluding examination fee

Term Dates for 2008/2009

15 September 2008 – 19 December 2008
12 January 2009 - 27 March 2009
(3 weeks break for Christmas and New Year)