In partnership with HCMI Education, the academy offers two degree programmes:

1. The Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation (BSMT), major in navigation and seamanship

The BSMT programme is designed to prepare PMMA Midshipmen for duties as deck officers aboard ships after graduation. It is a four-year residency course consisting of a three-year academic studies (1st, 2nd and 4th year) and one year apprenticeship training (3rd year) as deck cadets on board commercial vessels plying the international sea lanes.

The course structure is designed such that at the end of the third year of training, BSMT midshipmen would have fulfilled the requirements of Regulation II/4 of the STCW Convention (minimum knowledge requirements for certification of officer-in-charge of navigational watch on ships of 200 gross register tons or more) and would have gained knowledge to enable them to absorb effectively the professional subjects for the fourth year. The study during the last year is intended to equip BSMT midshipmen with advanced knowledge and skills in Marine Transportation. The curriculum has been designed to comply with the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) requirements on General Education Components.

Aside from addressing the academic requirements of deck cadets/midshipmen, the curriculum also provides training for their leadership skills and discipline. The leadership and discipline training component is military-oriented for best effect. Such approach is catered towards the nature of the maritime profession, which requires the highest degree of leadership, discipline, integrity and decision-making skills.

2. The Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering (BSMarE), major in steam engine and electrical engineering.

The BSMarE programme is designed to prepare PMMA Midshipmen for duties as Marine Engineers aboard ships. This four-year residency course consists of three years of academic studies (1st, 2nd and 4th year) and a year’s apprentice training (3rd year) as engine cadets on board commercial vessels plying the international shipping lanes.

The programme sets the first three years of study to contain and surpass the requirement of Regulation III/4 of the STCW Convention (mandatory requirements for certification of engine officers in charge of the watch). The study on the last year is intended to upgrade the midshipman to senior engine officer above the level of Regulation III/C of the STCW Convention (minimum knowledge required for certification of engine officers of ships powered by main propulsion machinery of 3000 KW or more). The Curriculum has been developed to comply with the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) requirements on General Education components.

Aside from addressing the academic requirements of marine engineers/ midshipmen, the curriculum also provides drilling on their leadership qualities and discipline. The leadership and discipline training scheme is military oriented. Such an approach is suitable for the uniqueness of the maritime profession that requires the highest degree of leadership, discipline, integrity and quick-thinking.