ICS - Professional Qualifying Examinations

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Summary

Membership of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (MICS) is a qualification with a global reputation. Founded in 1911and celebrating its centenary year in 2011. The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers has earned a global reputation from the international shipping industries major players, as the professional body to the global shipping industry. To become a member of the ICS, you need to have passed the Professional Qualifying Examinations and have spent an aggregated time of four years in the industry. This course runs full time at the College of Central London (CCL) and offers a unique opportunity for those already with experience and shipping related qualifications in some aspect of the maritime industry, to achieve this very prestigious qualification.
Entry requirements:
- Gained / Passed in two subjects at GCE “A” level or the equivalent outside the UK system OR
- Have completed one year’s employment in an organisation which has a bonafide connection with the shipping industry, including serving at sea OR
- Have passed the Institute’s Foundation Diploma.
- Exemptions - Many students with maritime related degrees or on-board qualifications are considered on a subject for subject basis for exemptions, with the exception of Shipping Business in Group 1 which is a compulsory subject. The ICS charge a fee per subject for each exemption for each approved exemption. Exemptions are up to a maximum of 4 subjects at the sole discretion of ICS.
Fees: approx £5250 per year

Programme 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. 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

To achieve PQE, candidates must pass, or gain an exemption from, all Group 1 subjects plus 3 others from Group 2/3.

Subjects
Group 1

Introduction to Shipping
Legal Principles of Shipping Business
Economics of Sea Transport & International Trade
Shipping Business (Compulsory in first year)

Group 2

Dry Cargo Chartering
Ship Operations and Management
Tanker Chartering
Liner Trades
Port Agency
Logistics & Multi-model Transport
Port & Terminal Management
Offshore Support Industry

Group 2

Shipping Law
Marine Insurance
Finance for Shipping

Please Note:

Not all courses may be offered by College of Central London (CCL). Subjects offered will be advised when their exemptions have been assessed.
Courses conducted by experienced lecturers with industry experience.
Class sizes will be small.
For further regulations students are advised to consult the website of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers. www.ics.org.uk

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