Key Program Features
- Duration: Full Time 12-18 month program
- Application Deadline: Rolling admissions
- Upcoming deadline: September 2024
- Start Date: November 2024
- Classes: Weekday
- Number of courses: 15 plus Dissertation
- Assessment: group reports/presentations, case study analysis, mid-term tests, final exams, online quizzes, peer evaluation reports, self-reflection papers
Description
This programe is offered in partnership with our partners. The MBA in Shipping Management is tailored to provide students with a deep understanding of the maritime industry and equip them with the skills needed to manage various aspects of shipping operations. These modules provide MBA students specializing in Shipping Management with a comprehensive understanding of the maritime industry, its complexities, and the skills needed to excel in various roles within shipping companies, ports, logistics providers, and related organizations.
Designed for Professionals
- With 3 years of solid work experience
- Professionals changing their career path
- Professionals aiming to advance their career in management positions
- Engineers, medical doctors, and researchers with who want to evolve into business
- Entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs with a vision to create mindful business value
- Members of family businesses preparing to take responsibility in the company
Modules
- Maritime Economics and Trade: This module covers the fundamentals of maritime economics, including supply and demand dynamics in the shipping industry, freight rates, maritime laws, international trade patterns, and economic factors influencing shipping markets.
- Maritime Law and Regulations: Explores the legal framework governing maritime activities, including maritime contracts, international conventions, maritime insurance, liability issues, environmental regulations, and compliance requirements.
- Ship Operations Management: Focuses on the practical aspects of ship operations, including vessel management, cargo handling, navigation, safety procedures, crew management, maintenance, and regulatory compliance.
- Port Management and Operations: Examines the role of ports as key nodes in the global supply chain. Topics include port infrastructure, terminal operations, port logistics, containerization, port security, port efficiency, and port performance measurement.
- Marine Insurance and Risk Management: Covers principles of marine insurance, risk assessment, risk mitigation strategies, and insurance products relevant to the shipping industry. Students learn about hull insurance, cargo insurance, P&I (Protection and Indemnity) clubs, and risk management practices.
- Shipping Finance and Investment: Introduces financial concepts and tools specific to the shipping industry. Topics include ship financing options, capital budgeting, investment analysis, ship valuation, financial risk management, and maritime investment strategies.
- International Trade and Shipping Documentation: Provides an overview of international trade practices and shipping documentation. Topics include Incoterms, bills of lading, charter parties, letters of credit, export-import procedures, customs regulations, and trade facilitation.
- Maritime Logistics and Supply Chain Management: Explores the integration of shipping with global logistics and supply chain management. Topics include maritime logistics networks, intermodal transportation, supply chain coordination, port-hinterland connectivity, and logistics outsourcing.
- Marine Environmental Management: Addresses environmental issues and sustainability challenges facing the maritime industry. Topics include marine pollution prevention, ballast water management, air emissions control, waste management, and environmental regulations compliance.
- Shipping Strategy and Management: Focuses on strategic management principles applied to shipping companies. Topics include industry analysis, competitive strategy, fleet management, market segmentation, strategic alliances, and business model innovation.
- Maritime Technology and Innovation: Examines the role of technology and innovation in shaping the future of the maritime industry. Topics include digitalization, autonomous ships, smart ports, blockchain applications, predictive maintenance, and emerging trends in maritime technology.
- Maritime Leadership and Human Resource Management: Develops leadership skills and explores human resource management practices in the maritime sector. Topics include crew management, maritime labor market dynamics, training and development, diversity management, and employee relations.
