for Student Services (VPSS), Graduate School (GS), Center for Research and Extension Services (CRES), Office of the Vice-President for Administration (VPAd), Human Resource Management Office (HRMO). On its 18th Foundation Anniversary last February 20, 2012, the AIMS Management, together with Dr. Arlene Abuid-Paderanga, president; and Dr. Felicito P. Dalaguete, AIMS senior vice president, conducted a ceremony for showing to the public the proposed 12-storey building which will become the institute's main building at the future which will be planned to start the construction on the same year. Academics The Curriculum The institute is a semi-military, regimental institution. It implements semi-military discipline to the students in the vicinity of the campus. As a requirement for graduation, a cadet/student should undergo Merchant Marine Cadetship Program (MMCP), a 1-month semi-military academy-style training of AIMS. Every maritime cadet in the institute are required to finish three years of academics and one year Shipboard Apprenticeship Training on board. They are also required to take the National Service Training Program (NSTP) 1 and 2 as ordered by Republic Act 9163 or the NSTP Act. The only available program in the institute is the Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS). The Business students of the institute are also in a Four-year Degree program and also required to finish the NSTP-CWTS program. Courses Offered SCHOOL OF MARITIME AFFAIRS (SMA) Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering Bachelor of Science in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering SCHOOL OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (SBM) Bachelor of Science in Customs Administration Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES (SGS) PhD in Maritime Administration Master in Maritime Administration Maritime Education, Training and Certification Shipping - Ship and Port Administration Logistics and Supply Chain Management Maritime Risk, Safety and Security Administration Maritime Technology - Environmental and Coastal Management Master in Customs Administration Diploma / Certificate Programs References External links Asian Institute of Maritime Studies [AIMS] Facebook Page Universities and colleges in Metro Manila Education in Pasay