Dr. Saheed Oluwaferanmi Joseph
Dear Cadets and Scholars,
It is my utmost pleasure to welcome you to the Department of Mass Communication at Stars Maritime Academy (SMA). You are joining a unique, innovative, and vibrant academic family where words meet the waves, and media power drives global industries.
By choosing to study Mass Communication in Nigeria's pioneer private maritime institution, you have positioned yourself at the intersection of media theory and specialized industrial application. Our department does not just train journalists, broadcasters, and public relations specialists; we nurture media professionals who understand the heartbeat of the global economy, maritime trade, and public administration.
Our curriculum blends core communication disciplines with specialized knowledge. Supported by a dedicated faculty and a disciplined environment, you will develop the agility, critical thinking, and technical skills required to dominate today's digital media landscape.
As you begin this exciting chapter along the Itele-Ota Road campus, I challenge you to push the boundaries of your creativity. Take advantage of our campus resources, engage deeply with your practical assignments, and prepare yourself to be a leading voice in global communication.
Once again, welcome aboard! Your journey to becoming a star media practitioner begins now.
Signed,
Head of Department (HOD), Mass Communication
Stars Maritime Academy
Media reporting is highly competitive. Having a background from a premier Merchant Navy institute gives you the specialized insight needed to excel as a maritime journalist, blue-economy corporate communicator, or public relations officer for shipping conglomerates, port authorities, and regulatory bodies.
“Communication is the bridge between knowledge and understanding.” — Ralph Akinfeleye (A reminder that gathering information is only half the job; making it clear and impactful for people is the real work).
“Words are singularly the most powerful force available to humanity. We can choose to use this force constructively with words of encouragement, or destructively using words of despair.” — Yehuda Berg.
“Societies have always been shaped more by the nature of the media by which men communicate than by the content of the communication.” — Marshall McLuhan
Where words fall short, an image tells the entire story in an instant.
Our Syllabus
The Academy is registered and approved by the Federal Ministry of Education (FME) and the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), and is fully recognized by JAMB. Your National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) certifications carry strong official credibility.
The academy features rigorous weekly practical sessions and specialized projects tailored to real-world deployment.