This course is designed to introduce participants to marine cargo insurance as it relates to maritime management. Students will examine the historical development of marine insurance as well as the key principles of insurable interest and indemnity.

This course includes a set of modules of the fundamental principles of management and is a systems approach to management at a basic level. The modules are those of the four lines or functional areas of management: financial, marketing, human resource, and production and operations.

This intermediate course is designed for those persons who have completed the Institute’s ACCOUNTS (BASIC) course or its equivalent and have mastered the mechanics of making book-keeping entries. This course reviews basic accounting principles and takes a more in depth look at the accounting theory and practice.  

This course is designed to introduce participants to the important role of economics. It introduces students to the basic tools of economic analysis, and the principles necessary to appreciate economic relationships, business behavior, and consumer choice.

This introductory course in business research provides students with an understanding of the nature and process of business and management research.  Students are guided in the formulation and development of their research topic and/or research proposal and the array of research designs available to them. They are then guided as they develop their individual research plans for the remainder of the project.

Project management is considered as a management tool, as well as a process embracing planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating. The course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to identify, formulate, plan and implement projects in their work environment. The course caters to non-PMPs who manage projects and team members that work on projects whether in private, public or non‐governmental organizations. It is designed to provide participants with an understanding of the theoretical underpinnings and practical tools of project management.

Every executive can do a better job if he or she understands the language and uses of accounting and finance.  This course is designed for managers, executives and other personnel who want to acquire a practical knowledge of these disciplines.   

The course introduces the student to the fundamental principles and building-blocks of marketing as core business discipline. Students will explore a number of the basic elements that contribute to marketing being a critical success factor and a sustainable pillar for growth.

Students will learn how to use advanced formulas. Methods used to reference cells in formulas including relative, absolute, and 3D will be discussed. How cells can be referenced in arrays and using range names are also covered. Students will be exposed to using various Excel functions, followed by an overview of tools and techniques available to diagnose and fix errors in formulas.