Abstract:
This study focuses on nautical science students who decide to enrol
the nautical science studies. Sociological profile of those enrolling as
students in this university remains under-researched. This paper discusses a
survey that was conducted at the University Malaysia Terengganu for
nautical science programme aims to reveal the inspirations and the hopes
expressed by the students of the first year to fourth year students. The
main factor why students choose nautical science 1s because
their great interest in this course. Students tend to choose the "practice /
work-oriented" which inspired them to pursue nautical science. The
shipping ( especially tankers, dry bulks and containers) stands out as the
ideal professional paths within the maritime industries. Students were trying
out their own efforts to find information about this programme. The
programme outcome fits the initial hopes, when students feel that increases
their competence and skills, is taught by well-qualified staff and variation of
teaching methods. This paper helps a bit to understand the profile students
pursuing the nautical science program and contribute to effective planning
and management of nautical science program, indirectly to the overall
quality of the maritime industry.
