Masters Degrees (Port)

This program is accredited by the Conférence des Grandes Ecoles and is accessible after a +4/5 Bac .

objectives

Train future experts in transport, logistics and port operations.

Strengths

- Training 100% in English, in a very international environment: the EM Normandie annually more than 500 foreign students
- Taught by internationally renowned experts, nationalities and varied cultures
- A professional training: Mission HEC Entrepreneurs, challenge in business, business dating, professional seminars
- A campus in the heart of an international logistics center: Le Havre is the first port of France for foreign trade and container and was voted best European port by Asian professionals
- A Port Institute of Education and Research: IPER to benefit from port and maritime expertise
- Promotion human scale and an individual close monitoring

Program

- 4 modules are provided in the first semester, from September to December
- 4 modules are planned for the second half, from January to April

professionalization -

- a mission of five weeks: audit logistics business is expected. Missions are found and validated by the teaching team (HEC Entrepreneurs pedagogy).
- a 2-week challenge: optimizing logistics flows is organized.
- 1 internship minimum of 5 months;

Courses taught in English by professors and experienced professionals.

Useful information

Duration of program: 12 months in basic training

Output Level: Label awarded by the Conférence des Grandes Ecoles

Rate: € 10,990

Teaching Locations: Campus du Havre

important dates -
Admission session: April 18, 2016
Start Date: September 7, 2016

infrastructures -
The school offers:

- 22,200 m2 in Caen, Deauville, Le Havre, Paris and Oxford,
- 8 amphitheatres
- 2 sports complexes,
- 5 relaxation areas,
- 2 cafeterias,
- 2 media libraries with 33 500 items, 530 national and international journals and 9 databases accessible by all students,
- 12 computer rooms and multimedia,
- PC 280 self-service,
- 4 internet networks at very high speed,
- 10 rooms equipped SmartEcole®,
- Wi-Fi access on campus.

Housing -
For each campus, you have the option of renting rooms in guest houses, apartments with private individuals or in university residences, between 200 m and 1.5 km from the campus. The EM Normandie Le Havre is a member of Association for http://www.ahloet.fr student housing.

Campus Location -
The MA Normandy is located in Normandy, northwestern region of France, near Paris, easily accessible by motorway and train.

Le Havre campus enjoys a privileged location in the city center, 200 m from the beach. The train station is within 10 minutes by bus through a direct line. The tram connects the beach and the center of Havre to the entire metropolitan area. This privileged situation favors the integration of students.

Normandy town of first importance, the city center was declared World Heritage by UNESCO in 2005 which welcomed the "innovative exploitation of the potential of concrete."

Le Havre is the first port of France for foreign trade and containers.

City of art and history, Le Havre offers students a pleasant living environment, offering many cultural opportunities, intellectual and sports.

Le Havre has been classified by the site "L'Etudiant" as the 12th average city in which to study - http://www.letudiant.fr/palmares/palmares-des-villes-etudiantes/havre-le.html

Le Havre is also the 4 th city in its class cities "to complete his studies."

International candidates

Admission -
International applicants (who need a visa) must send their application at the latest by 13 June 2016. They can send their applications from the month of September 2015.
In parallel EM Normandie application, international applicants must be a record Campus France in order to facilitate obtaining their visas - http://www.campusfrance.org/fr/page/procedure-cef-creez-votre-dossier

If you are accepted (e) in the program, you will be asked to pay a deposit of € 1,000 (deductible tuition fees) to reserve your place in training. You will be accompanied (e) your visa procedures and accommodation by the International Office once you have paid the deposit.

http://www.ecole-management-normandie.fr/formation/msc-acces-bac-4/msc-international-logistics-and-port-management/candidats-internationaux_1633.html

Careers

career opportunities -
In industrial companies, logistics providers and services as well as humanitarian organizations:

- Responsible organization flow management / information systems
- Procurement officer
- Responsible logistics
- logistics analyst
- Logistics Project Manager
- logistics consultant
- logistics manager
- responsible sourcing
- responsible distribution

http://www.ecole-management-normandie.fr/formation/msc-acces-bac-4/msc-international-logistics-and-port-management/carrieres_1634.html

Admission

Find out how to apply here - http://www.ecole-management-normandie.fr/formation/msc-acces-bac-4/msc-international-logistics-and-port-management/admission_1635.html

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Study Policing Port and Maritime Security at LJMU and explore the threats posed by piracy, trafficking and terrorism in contemporary policing.

-Launching 2017
-Collaborative programme with the Faculty of Engineering and Technology
-Explore port security and the threats posed by piracy and terrorism
-Ideal for serving officers and those about to embark on their policing or academic career
-Excellent employment opportunities in port and maritime security management and policing, ship safety and supply chain security
-A valuable foundation for progression to PhD

This MSc enables you to pursue your interest in policing from a Port and Maritime perspective.
The Policing, Port and Maritime Security MSc combines supervised independent research with specialist training in research methods and academic skills, while also helping you to become aware of emerging approaches currently practiced in the discipline. ​Over the course of the programme you will be introduced to key developments in the field of policing studies and given the skills necessary to producing a successful postgraduate research project. You will be working individually with a supervisor throughout the year, as well as taking part on taught modules with fellow Policing Studies students and depending on your choices, students who may be from other disciplines or Faculties. In addition, you will become a part of the wider research activities of the Liverpool Centre for Advanced Policing Studies.Under the guidance of specialist supervision and amongst a diverse community of fellow researchers you will be provided with a valuable foundation that allows you to develop the skills of research, analysis, conceptualisation, argument and presentation – all highly prized competencies in many areas of employment.

​You will receive specialist supervision and study within a diverse community of fellow researchers. Staff are active in a wide range of fields including: Crime Prevention, GIS, People Trafficking, Public Order, Mental Health, Multi Agency and Partnership Working in the Public Sector, Computer Crime, Investigation, Terrorism and Counter-terrorism, Port Security, Risk Management and Education.

What you will study on this degree

Please see guidance below on core modules:

-Policing in Context
-Advanced Research Skills
-Port and Maritime Security
-Terrorism
-Maritime Law
-Marine Insurance
-Port Administration
-Dissertation

​Further guidance on modules

The information listed in the section entitled 'What you will study' is an overview of the academic content of the programme that will take the form of either core or option modules. Modules are designated as core or option in accordance with professional body requirements and internal Academic Framework review, so may be subject to change. Students will be required to undertake modules that the University designates as core and will have a choice of designated option modules. Additionally, option modules may be offered subject to meeting minimum student numbers.Please email [email protected] if you require further guidance or clarification.

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Study for this Masters in Port Management at the world famous Liverpool Maritime Academy. Based at Liverpool John Moores University, this postgraduate School has a 100 year history and global links with maritime courses and industry.

•Course available to study full time (1 year) and part time (2 years)
•Study at one of the UK’s leading schools in Engineering, Technology and Maritime Operations
•Nearly 125 years expertise in delivering professional courses for the maritime industry
•The Liverpool Maritime Academy is an international centre of excellence in maritime education and professional training and education

Ports are a crucial part of the growing international logistics industry. This programme concentrates on the business side of the field including modules on the role of international trade and the logistics sector.

The course provides you with a rounded view of the management of ports and port terminals and the wider logistics industry. Covering container and bulk port operations at postgraduate level, in addition to personnel issues in port labour management, the programme is an ideal preparation for a career in worldwide port management.

You also have the option to study law and security management, along with the wider aspects of shipping. To broaden your experience and increase your contacts you will have access to employer visits and listen to speakers from industry.

Many of our research outcomes are also finding applications in other industrial and commercial sectors including transport, chemicals, and financial services. The group has current industrial research collaborations with AMEC, Bibby Line, Shell, Lloyds Register, QARS Management & Engineering Consulting, VECTRA Group Ltd and the Offshore Safety Division of the UK government’s Health and Safety Executive.

Our highly qualified and respected academic team combines specialist knowledge with relevant industrial experience. This combination of academic and professional expertise will help to ensure that you are well prepared to meet the opportunities and challenges of this expanding sector.

Please see guidance below on core and option modules for further information on what you will study.
Level 7
MSc project
Global transport systems
Legal principles
Logistics systems
Operations research
Port administration
Port business strategy
Preparing for a project
Research skills
Export trade law
Information management and communications systems
International trade
Marine insurance
Maritime business and management
Maritime finance and economics
Maritime law
Maritime security
Project management
Supply chain modelling

Further guidance on modules

The information listed in the section entitled ‘What you will study’ is an overview of the academic content of the programme that will take the form of either core or option modules. Modules are designated as core or option in accordance with professional body requirements and internal Academic Framework review, so may be subject to change. Students will be required to undertake modules that the University designates as core and will have a choice of designated option modules. Additionally, option modules may be offered subject to meeting minimum student numbers.

Academic Framework reviews are conducted by LJMU from time to time to ensure that academic standards continue to be maintained. A review is currently in progress and will be operational for the academic year 2016/2017. Final details of this programme’s designated core and option modules will be made available on LJMU’s website as soon as possible and prior to formal enrolment for the academic year 2016/2017.

Please email [email protected] if you require further guidance or clarification.

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Our MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management with Shipping and Port Operations examines current practices, trends and issues in the field of global logistics with a particular focus shipping and port logistics.

PROGRAMME CONTENT

Eight core modules are taken over Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep - April):

Strategies for Managing Supply Chains
Demand and Inventory Planning
Global Purchasing & Supply
Supply Network Design & Optimisation
Freight Transport and Warehouse Management
Maritime Business & Economics
Shipping & Port Operations
Research Philosophy and Practice

The MSc dissertation is them completed between May and August.

ACCREDITATION

The MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management with Shipping and Port Operations is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport UK (CILT). This means that students who successfully graduate from degree will receive an exemption from the academic requirements for membership at either Chartered Member or Member level of the CILT. There may also be a reduction in the length of experience that they would require.

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An exciting funded Master in Research (MSci) position is available in the field of chemistry or similar subject. The aim of the project is to provide valuable understanding about the causes and rate of deterioration in the steel bridges and road supports at the Port of Dover, using analytical techniques. Appropriate training in the required subjects will be provided for the suitable candidate.

This is a significant project with an environmental impact that will strengthen the strategic partnership between the University of Kent and the Port of Dover.

The successful candidate will be based at the University of Kent's main campus in Canterbury as part of the Functional Materials Group in the School of Physical Sciences, and will work under the supervision of Dr Aaron Berko, with co-supervision by Dr Maria Alfredsson. The candidate will also work directly with the technical team at the Port of Dover.

Funding: This is a Port of Dover funded Scholarship, which will be offered at the standard UK Research Councils' rate (currently £14,296; to cover living costs) and will additionally cover tuition fees at the Home/EU rate (currently £4,121 per annum). International candidates must be able to cover the difference in fees. All travel expenses related to the project will be covered. The Masters Studentship is due to start in September 2017 and will finish in August 2018.

Deadline Date for Applications: 31 July 2017

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This MSc is designed to give students a broad range of experience in marine survey practice, including the acquisition and processing of hydrographic data, positioning, and charting. The programme is offered jointly with the Port of London Authority, which contributes through teaching and practical work aboard its survey vessels.

Degree information

Students develop an advanced knowledge of a broad range of topics, including error theory, quality control, GNSS, reference systems, electronic charting, and international boundaries. Particular emphasis is placed on understanding the principles that underlie the analysis and interpretation of survey data, in particular those issues that affect its quality.

Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits. The programme consists of four core modules in term one, four specialist modules in term two, and a research project. A Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits) is offered.

Core modules
-Mapping Science
-GIS Principles and Technology
-Principles & Practice of Surveying
-Data Analysis
-Specialist modules
-Hydrographic Applications
-Management/Group Project
-Ocean and Coastal Zone Management
-Positioning

Dissertation/report
Students on the MSc programme embark on an individual project after the examinations in May, which lasts until the end of the programme in September. The department enjoys strong links with industry, and projects are often carried out in collaboration with organisations outside the college.

Teaching and learning
The programme is delivered through lectures, seminars, practicals, tutorials, and field courses including periods on Port of London Survey vessels. It is supported by a series of external speakers from industry and visits to industrial and government establishments. Assessment is through coursework, unseen written examinations, oral presentation, and the dissertation.

Fieldwork
Fieldwork will take place aboard PLA survey vessels, and will include associated shore based activities. There are several boat days in the first and second terms, and a final fieldwork week at the end of the second term. Activities include the use of multibeam and single beam echo sounders, side scan sonar, tide gauges, and GNSS equipment. Students should allow up to £500 for travel and accommodation costs associated with field work.

Careers

This programme offers exceptionally good career prospects. Many of our graduates go on to work for offshore surveying companies including Fugro, Gardline, Schlumberger, Horizon and Stolt Offshore (now Acergy). Others prefer shore-based jobs, or those that offer a mixture of time in the office and aboard survey vessels - examples include GEMS Survey and Netsurvey, or port authorities such as the Port of London or Singapore and Hong Kong. Other careers include work for equipment manufacturers (Sonardyne), cable companies (Alcatel), national hydrographic offices (UKHO) or research careers (UCL).

Top career destinations for this degree:
-Hydrographic Surveyor, Environment Agency
-Hydrographic Surveyor, Government of New Zealand.
-Hydrographic Surveyor, Specialist Subsea Services
-Hydrographic Surveyor, Gardline
-Surveyor, Dolphin Geophysical

Employability
Our graduates benefit from strong contacts with professional surveyors at the Port of London Authority and from carrying out work aboard their fully equipped survey vessels. They have particular strengths in data analysis, GNSS (GPS, etc), and co-ordinate reference systems. Being based in a geomatics department, they gain a broad view of the subject area and thus have wider employment opportunities.

Why study this degree at UCL?

Students have the advantages of studying in a multi-faculty college with a long tradition of excellence, situated at the heart of one of the world's greatest cities. They also benefit from the training and facilities contributed by the surveyors at the Port of London Authority, one of the most advanced port hydrography departments in the world.

The Hydrographic Surveying MSc is recognised as a "Category A" programme by the IHO/FIG/ICA board. This is the highest level of accreditation offered, and is an internationally recognised qualification that is increasingly demanded by employers worldwide. It is also accredited by the RICS.

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Overview

Got a passion for shipping? Hoping to advance your career in the maritime industry? Southampton Solent University’s MBA International Maritime Management programme will help you to develop your industry awareness, focusing on management practices, day-to-day operations and the international markets that drive this exciting industry.

- Students study a traditional MBA curriculum alongside advanced maritime management skills.
- The course is taught by academic staff from a wide range of industry backgrounds. Their expertise includes port and ship operations, ship finance, maritime law, chartering, general management and logistics.
- Southampton Solent University is ideally positioned in the heart of the UK’s shipping capital.- Students are invited to join our Maritime Society for regular social events, guest speakers and volunteering opportunities.
- Southampton Solent’s strong links with industry help ensure that students examine real-life scenarios and case studies, grounding the learning experience firmly in a maritime context.
- Southampton Solent University is a leading contributor of maritime industry research.
- Maritime management students will undertake a major research project. This is an excellent opportunity to specialise knowledge and prepare for careers after graduation.
- Students will have the chance to visit the Port of Southampton and other relevant maritime organisations.

The industry -

Shipping is a key link in the global supply chain and accounts for over 95 per cent of all imports and exports. With the growing demand of a global population, levels of international trade have dramatically increased over the last four decades. In the UK alone, this translates to a contribution of around £31 billion for the UK economy and the maritime industry is responsible for one in every 50 jobs. With the world shipping fleet growing at just under 4 per cent per year and anticipated annual growth in seaborne trade demand currently sitting at 3-4 per cent, opportunities in this industry continue to be as diverse and numerous as the cargo it carries.

The programme -

This interdisciplinary course combines traditional MBA content with elements that are unique to the world of shipping and maritime business. Students study all aspects of the maritime industry, exploring the global business environment and developing a greater understanding of the complex interactions between shipping companies, port authorities, businesses and governments.

Business modules cover a range of topics including advanced strategic planning, international marketing and scalable project management methodologies. Students will then apply this newly gained knowledge to a group consultancy project, working in teams to solve real workplace issues.
Maritime units look at global supply chain and logistics management, using this as a context from which to explore fundamental principles of international trade; investment risk; finance and maritime law.

Students will also enhance their research and analytical skills on specialist research units. These units prepare students for a major research project, where they will carry out original research into a specific area of the maritime industry. This project is a good opportunity to specialise knowledge, with many graduates using their research as a springboard for future careers.

Course Content

Teaching, learning and assessment -

The course’s taught content is delivered through a combination of workshops, seminars, case studies, problem-solving sessions, group projects and work based assignments. Students will also have the opportunity to work alongside relevant maritime organisations, developing solutions for real business problems.

Work experience -

Students develop their business and management skills to the highest standard with a curriculum that emphasises real world learning. Students are also encouraged to attend optional events including research seminars, open lectures and visits to industry-related sites.

Full time students are able to take part in activity weeks, undertaking group learning projects and self-directed activities related to the coursework.

Our facilities -

Our maritime systems laboratories have state-of-the-art IT systems to manage maritime resources and data. This includes geographic information systems (GIS).

Students also benefit from access to our 24-hour library, modern IT facilities and a range of expert learning and employability support services.

Web-based learning -

Solent’s virtual learning environment provides quick online access to assignments, lecture notes, case studies, suggested reading and peer/tutor interaction.

Why Solent?

What do we offer?

From a vibrant city centre campus to our first class facilities, this is where you can find out why you should choose Solent.

Facilities - http://www.solent.ac.uk/about/facilities/facilities.aspx

City living - http://www.solent.ac.uk/studying/southampton/living-in-southampton.aspx

Accommodation - http://www.solent.ac.uk/studying/accommodation/accommodation.aspx

Career Potential

If you are a junior manager and have some experience of the shipping industry, this master’s course is ideally suited to build upon your existing skills and knowledge. Students graduate with the industry specific knowledge and problem solving experience required to work towards senior management roles.

Suitable roles for graduates include:

- Project management
- Ship and shipping company management
- Marine accident investigation
- Business development
- Voyage operations management
- Port management
- Marine client management
- Chartering
- Vessel operations

Links with industry -

Southampton Solent University is only a short distance from the Port of Southampton, the UK’s second busiest commercial shipping port. Being in the heart of such an important area for UK shipping helps students to see the real-world applications of theories learnt in the classroom.

Maritime courses at Southampton Solent University are taught by a team with extensive industry experience and a wide range of industry contacts.

Transferable skills -

Students develop a range of transferable skills including critical thinking, problem-solving, negotiation, teamwork and presentation.

Further study -

Further study opportunities are available through a developing PhD programme within the school.

Tuition fees

The tuition fees for the 2016/2017 academic year are:

UK and EU full-time fees: £7,000 per year

International full-time fees £12,020 per year

UK and EU part-time fees: £3,500 per year

International part-time fees £6,010 per year

Other costs -

Optional Trip to Rotterdam: £275 plus lunch and dinner expenses

Graduation costs -

Graduation is the ceremony to celebrate the achievements of your studies. For graduates in 2015, there is no charge to attend graduation, but you will be required to pay for the rental of your academic gown (approximately £42 per graduate, depending on your award). You may also wish to purchase official photography packages, which range in price from £15 to £200+. Graduation is not compulsory, so if you prefer to have your award sent to you, there is no cost.
For more details, please visit: http://www.solent.ac.uk/studying/graduation/home.aspx

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Do you want to be involved in the defence, protection and management of the world’s coastlines? Aimed at engineers and physical scientists, our MSc Coastal Engineering combines the theory of waves and tides with coastal modelling, port engineering and management. Supported by a team of experienced staff in one of the largest coastal engineering research groups in the UK, you’ll gain expertise to help progress your future career.

Key features

-Broaden your coastal engineering expertise by selecting from a range of options, including port policy and management, modelling of coastal processes, remote sensing and GIS, mechanics of marine renewable energy structures, and assessment of coastal resource impacts.
-Deepen your knowledge through collaboration with our large, internationally-recognised research group.
-Be inspired by our new £19 million Marine Building, housing the acclaimed COAST laboratory which offers facilities for teaching water and coastal engineering as well as conducting world-class research.
-Benefit from a degree accredited as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for a Chartered Engineer (CEng) for candidates who have already acquired an Accredited CEng (Partial) BEng (Hons) or an Accredited IEng (Full) BEng/BSc (Hons) undergraduate first degree. See http://www.jbm.org.uk for further information.
-Recent graduates work as scientists, researchers or engineers at graduate destinations such as: Arup, Mott MacDonald, Environment Agency, Symprove, HR Wallingford, Mining Searches UK, Canterbury Council and JBA Consulting.
-Take part in an integral work placement year and conduct the programme over two years.

Course details

You’ll study the theory of waves, tides, surges and modern techniques in coastal data collection and analysis, including GIS and remote sensing. You’ll study core topics in coastal and port engineering, gain research skills, be introduced to numerical modelling techniques and obtain hands-on experience of using state-of-the-art software tools. Towards the end of the programme, you’ll have the opportunity to undertake a substantial research project focused on an aspect of coastal engineering, supervised by academic staff actively researching this field. You may also have the option of undertaking a placement year in industry.

Core modules
-MAR513 Research Skills and Methods
-BPIE500 Masters Stage 1 Placement Preparation
-COUE506 Port and Harbour Engineering
-PRCE505 MSc Dissertation
-COUE507 Coastal Engineering

Optional modules
-MAR706 Port Policy and Management
-MATH523 Modelling Coastal Processes
-MAR528 Mechanics of MRE Structures
-MAR512 Assessment of Coastal Resources and Impacts
-MAR518 Remote Sensing and GIS

Final year
Core modules
-BPIE504 Civils Masters Industrial Placement

Every postgraduate taught course has a detailed programme specification document describing the programme aims, the programme structure, the teaching and learning methods, the learning outcomes and the rules of assessment.

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Overview

Keen to learn more about the business of maritime? With a rich blend of theoretical knowledge and practical skills, Southampton Solent’s international maritime business master’s programme aims to leave graduates well-equipped for careers in ship management or port operations/management, both in the UK and internationally.

- Students are taught by a team of experienced professionals from a wide range of backgrounds within the maritime and related industries.
- The course is accredited by the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS) and verified by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT).
- Students study in the heart of Southampton - a major hub in the UK and European maritime and shipping industry.
- Southampton Solent’s China Centre (Maritime) is key to developing strong industry links in China and the Far East.
- The University has strong international partnerships with a number of maritime organisations and other universities.
- Students previously studying on the international maritime business master’s programme have had the opportunity to experience the maritime industry first-hand during port visits to Rotterdam and Southampton.
- Southampton Solent is leading the way in maritime research across a range of important issues.

The industry -

Shipping is a key link in the global supply chain and accounts for over 95 per cent of all imports and exports. With the growing demand of a global population, levels of international trade have dramatically increased over the last four decades. In the UK alone, this translates to a contribution of around £31 billion for the UK economy and the maritime industry is responsible for one in every 50 jobs. With the world shipping fleet growing at just under four per cent per year and anticipated annual growth in seaborne trade demand currently sitting at three-four per cent, the employment opportunities within the maritime sector look set to expand.

The programme -

This stimulating and intellectually challenging course helps to provide students with the skills and knowledge required to operate successfully within the international maritime industry.

The course has a strong business focus and explores the complex factors involved in the management of ships and shipping operations worldwide. Students will also reflect on the key aspects of maritime law, operations and risk management techniques and look at the impact of international trade on management strategies in the industry.

An important element of the course is the accreditation by the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS). Depending on their chosen pathway, students on this master’s programme may be exempt from some of the Institute’s professional exams. The course is also validated by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT).

Taught by a highly skilled team with wide-ranging experience in the maritime industry, the course has been designed in conjunction with key maritime industry organisations to enable you to graduate with the necessary knowledge and work-based skills that will enhance students’ career prospects.

Recently, Southampton Solent University launched the China Centre (Maritime) with the key aim of growing a number of strong links with industry and with maritime universities in China, allowing the University to be at the forefront of international research and global trade developments.

Course Content

You will study five core units, two option units as well as a project. Indicative units:

Core units:

- Maritime Management
- International Maritime Law
- Maritime Operations and Transport
- International Trade and Commercial Law
- Project Management Methodology
- Finance and Business Risk
- Research Methods and Proposal

Project:

- Maritime professionals need to be skilled in identifying and analysing problems to lead changes in policy or practices. You’ll develop these skills by identifying, planning and implementing research in your chosen area, and analysing and communicating the findings.

Programme specification document - http://mycourse.solent.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=6152

Teaching, learning and assessment -

The course is taught by a mix of lectures, seminars, simulation and negotiation exercises, problem-based learning and field work.

There is also a strong emphasis on research and you’ll complete a thesis under supervision.

Work experience:

You’ll have opportunities to visit external organisations and facilities to see the practical application of your learning. Some of these are funded outside of the course fees.

Assessment:

Assessment is through a mix of presentations, written coursework, an examination and a negotiation exercise. The exact mix depends on the unit. You’ll also complete a 15,000- to 20,000-word research dissertation.

Our facilities -

Our maritime systems laboratories have state-of-the-art IT systems to manage maritime resources and data, including the use of geographic information systems (GIS).

Study abroad -

We organise an annual international field trip to the Port of Rotterdam.

Web-based learning -

Solent’s virtual learning environment provides quick online access to assignments, lecture notes, suggested reading and other course information.

Why Solent?

What do we offer?

From a vibrant city centre campus to our first class facilities, this is where you can find out why you should choose Solent.

Facilities - http://www.solent.ac.uk/about/facilities/facilities.aspx

City living - http://www.solent.ac.uk/studying/southampton/living-in-southampton.aspx

Accommodation - http://www.solent.ac.uk/studying/accommodation/accommodation.aspx

Career Potential

With a rich blend of theoretical knowledge and practical skills, our graduates are well equipped for careers in ship management or port operations/management, either in the UK or internationally.

Suitable roles for graduates include:

- General and project management roles within relevant maritime organisations and businesses.
- Ship and shipping company management.
- Marine accident investigation.
- Marine Business Development Manager.
- Voyage Operations Manager.
- Port Development Manager.
- Marine Client Manager.
- Charterer.
- Vessel Operator.

Links with industry -

You will be taught by a highly skilled team with wide-ranging experience in the maritime industry. You’ll also have access to first-rate industry-standard facilities in and around Southampton. We have designed the course in conjunction with maritime industry representatives to ensure that you graduate with the necessary work-based skills to enhance your career prospects.

Transferable skills -

You’ll develop a range of transferable skills, including critical thinking, problem-solving, negotiation, teamwork and presentation.

Further study -

Further study opportunities are available through a developing PhD programme within the school.

Examples of employment obtained by recent graduates -

Our graduates have pursued a variety of careers in organisations such as:

- BP
- The Baltic Exchange
- DHL
- Grimaldi Group
- IKEA
- Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers
- Rio Tinto
- Royal Caribbean International
- Transport Malta.

Tuition fees

The tuition fees for the 2016/2017 academic year are:

UK and EU full-time fees: £7,000 per year

International full-time fees £12,020 per year

UK and EU part-time fees: £3,500 per year

International part-time fees £6,010 per year

Other costs -

Optional Trip to Rotterdam: £275 plus lunch and dinner expenses

Graduation costs -

Graduation is the ceremony to celebrate the achievements of your studies. For graduates in 2015, there is no charge to attend graduation, but you will be required to pay for the rental of your academic gown (approximately £42 per graduate, depending on your award). You may also wish to purchase official photography packages, which range in price from £15 to £200+. Graduation is not compulsory, so if you prefer to have your award sent to you, there is no cost.
For more details, please visit: http://www.solent.ac.uk/studying/graduation/home.aspx

Next steps

Want to make the most of the employment opportunities the global maritime industry has to offer? With its strong business focus and established international links, Southampton Solent’s international maritime business master’s degree will equip you will the right skills and knowledge to make your mark in this exciting and fast-paced industry.

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This programme is accredited by the French Conférence des Grandes Ecoles and is accessible after a 4 to 5 years degree.

Objectives

To equip graduates with a set of competencies to manage Supply Chains and Supply Networks.

Strong Points

- A programme taught in English in a very international environment : EM Normandie welcomes over 500 foreign students every year
Innovative Logistics Topics : Green Logistics, Green Supply Chain,...
- Lecturing by world class experts from a variety of countries and cultures
- A professionally-oriented programme : Junior Consulting Projects (HEC Entrepreneurs), In-company Contests, Business Dating Sessions, Professional Conventions
- A campus right in the heart of an exception logistics area : Le Havre is the n°1 French Port for External Trade & Containers, Elected Best European Port by Asian Professionals
- A Research Institute (IPER) as a resource for maritime and port management expertise
- A cohort of manageable size and individual coaching

Programme

- 4 modules are scheduled during the first semester, from September to December
- 3 modules are scheduled during the second semester, from January to April

Professionalisation -

- One 5-week Junior Consulting Project: Logistics Auditing in a company. JCPs are found and validated by the Programme staff (Pédagogie HEC Entrepreneurs);
- One 2-week Challenge contest: Flow Optimisation;
- One 5-week minimum work placement/internship. stage en entreprise de 5 mois minimum.

All courses taught in English by EM Normandy Faculty Members, Visiting Faculty from various countries, and Experienced Professionals in the Marketing, Sales, International Business, and Cross-cultural Management industries.

Practical Information

Program duration: One academic year (on campus)

Tuition: €10,990

Teaching Campus: Le Havre

Important dates -
Admission session: April 18th, 2016
Intake: September 7th, 2016

Infrastructure -
The School offers:

- 22,200 m2 of teaching facilities in Caen, Deauville, Le Havre, Oxford and Paris,
- 8 Amphitheatres,
- 2 Sports Centres,
- 5 Relaxation Areas,
- 2 Cafeterias,
- 2 Media Centre & Library with 33,500 books, 530 national and international journals, and 9 data banks open to all students,
- 12 PC and Multimedia Rooms
- 280 PCs on free access,
- 4 Very High Speed Internet Networks,
- 10 LaSmartEcole® equipped rooms,
- Wi-Fi access on all campuses.

Accommodation -
On each of the campuses, you may rent rooms with local people, flats with landlords or in university residences, located from 200 m to 1.5km from the campuses. EM Normandie is a member of Association havraise pour le logement étudiant http://www.ahloet.fr .

Location of the Campus -
EM Normandie located in Normandy, a region in the Northwestern part of France, close to Paris, which can easily be reached by train and motorway. Several ferries a day to the UK (Portsmouth).

The Le Havre Campus enjoys an exceptional location in the city centre, less than 200 meters from the sea-front and beach. A tramway line links the seafront and city centre to the rest of the town. This privileged location helps the integration of foreign students.

In this major Normandy city, the downtown area has been listed as a Unesco World Heritage since 2005 for its ‘innovative way of using concrete'.

Le Havre is the number 1 port in France for Exports and containers.

A city of Arts and History, Le Havre offers a pleasant living environment to students, with many cultural, intellectual and sports options.

Le Havre was ranked by the L'Etudiant website as the 12th medium-range city for pleasant studying conditions - http://www.letudiant.fr/palmares/palmares-des-villes-etudiantes/havre-le.html

Le Havre is also ranked as the 4th city where to ‘study successfully and graduate'.

International Candidates

Admission -
International Applicants (who require a visa) must send their applications by June 13th 2016 at the latest. Application files will be accepted as from September 2015.

Alongside their EM Normandie application files, international applicants must file in a Campus France application to make easier to obtain their visas - http://www.campusfrance.org/fr/page/procedure-cef-creez-votre-dossier

If you are admitted, you will be requested to send in a first down payment of € 1,000 (which will be deducted from the total tuition fee) in order to secure your place in the programme. Once the down payment has been received, you will then be helped in your accommodation and visa application formalities by the International Relations Service.

http://www.ecole-management-normandie.fr/uk/formation/msc/msc-supply-chain-management/international-candidates-_1674.html

Careers

Career Opportunities -
The relevant sectors of activity include Transport, Mass Distribution, Industrial Production as well as Banking or Insurance Services.

Professional openings are found in Strategic Information Management and Supply Chain Process Optimisation. Graduates will be purchasing services for Global Logistics Integrators or International Supply and Purchasing Managers in sectors as varied as Agrifood, Cosmetics, our even Luxury Hotel Industries. Finally, when becoming Strategic Planners, they will be able to match their economic and financial objectives with their solutions for better logistics organisation.

Examples;

- Supply Chain Manager
- Head of Industrial Operations
- Head of Planning/Scheduling
- Head of Procurement
- Head of Logistics Flows
- Products Manager
- Industrial Buyer
- Supply Chain Controller
- Consultant in Supply Chain Management

http://www.ecole-management-normandie.fr/uk/formation/msc/msc-supply-chain-management/careers_1675.html

Admission

Find out how to apply here - http://www.ecole-management-normandie.fr/uk/formation/msc/msc-supply-chain-management/admission_1676.html

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Visit our website for more information on fees, scholarships, postgraduate loans and other funding options to study Social Work at Swansea University - 'Welsh University of the Year 2017' (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2017).

This master's degree in Social Work aims to:

• prepare students for employment as professionally qualified social workers

• lay the foundation for students’ continuing professional development

• reflects the key themes of contemporary social work in Wales

Key Features of MSc in Social Work

Performance:

- The Times Higher League Tables 2014 ranked the Undergraduate Social Work degree at Swansea joint 1st in the UK, and the Guardian League Table ranked social work in Swansea 1st in the UK in 2015.

- the Social Work programme meets all the Care Council requirements and is now fully approved as a professional social work programme as defined in The Approval and Visiting of Degree Courses in Social Work (Wales) Rules 2012

Teaching and Employability:

- 95% of Social Work students from Swansea University are employed in graduate level jobs within six months of graduating (undergraduate programme). Postgraduate–level students are expected to be in similar demand

- the professional qualification is recognised in Wales, England, Scotland and Northern Ireland as well as other countries such as Australia

- the Social Work programme operates in partnership with five local authorities in the South West Wales region: Neath Port Talbot, Swansea, Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, and Ceredigion

- teaching from a wide range of practitioners from social work teams and agencies plus guest speakers from Welsh Government

- a minimum of 200 days practice learning are undertaken

- successful completion allows students to register as qualified social workers with the Care Council for Wales

- applicants may be eligible for a student bursary from the Care Council for Wales which includes a contribution towards tuition fee

Social Work is about change and human growth through supporting the social care and welfare needs of individuals, groups and local communities.

Social work has been an established course at Swansea University for many years and combines a commitment to both academic excellence and practical learning. There are strong links between the Department and social services agencies in south and west Wales, and in local authority and voluntary sectors.

The master's degree in Social Work lays the foundation for students’ continuing professional development. It also reflects the key themes of contemporary social work in Wales.

Qualifying Social Work students will be:

- equipped to understand and work within the context of a profession whose nature, scope and purpose can be the subject of contested debate

- able to critically analyse, adapt to, manage and eventually lead the process of required changes in social work, delivery of social services, and social care policy and law

- prepared to promote bilingual service provision in Wales and to be able to critically reflect on the importance of the Welsh context as a cultural, social and historical landscape for social work practice

This qualification in Social Work is also recognised by Care Councils in other UK nations.

First year postgraduate Social Work students have the opportunity to participate in a 3 week global opportunity at the University of Houston, Texas.

Modules

Modules on the MSc in Social Work programme typically include:

Theories and Perspectives for Informing Social Work

Social Work Skills and Knowledge in Practice

Critical Practice in Child Care & Law

Ethics and Values in Social Work

Undertaking & Using Social Work Research for Practice

Social Work Skills and Knowledge and Service Users' Perspectives

Dissertation in Social Work Research and Evidence for Practice

Critical Practice in Adult Care & Law

Social Work Course Structure

The Social Work course is both academic and practice-based and students are required to undertake a minimum of 200 days practice learning across the two years. Half of the Social Work programme is devoted to supervised practice in social service agencies, where students learn through observation, rehearsal and performance. The social work placements take place in the local authorities of Neath Port Talbot, Swansea, Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, and Ceredigion.

Social Work students will undertake academic study based on Singleton campus during Semester 1 and then placement learning in a social care agency during Semester 2.

During Semester 1, Social Work students can expect to be on campus a minimum of four days per week. Placement learning is full-time Monday to Friday, following agency hours. Students will undertake 200 days of practice learning across the 2 years.

In Year One Social Work students undertake a 20-day observational placement followed by an 80-day ‘direct practice’ placement.

In Year Two students undertake a 100-day ‘direct-practice’ placement. The social work placements take place in the local authorities of Neath Port Talbot, Swansea, Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, and Ceredigion.

In Year Two students will be expected to complete a ‘desk-based’ research project and complete a dissertation with supervised support from a member of the teaching team.

Staff Expertise

All teaching staff members on the Social Work course are research active and involved in research activity at both national and international level which spans a number of interest areas including: looked-after children, sexuality and wellbeing, service user and carer involvement in education, asylum seeking children and migration, children’s rights and welfare, and social inclusion and care needs of older people.

Career Prospects

There are many possibilities for career progression in social work and for postgraduate and post qualification study. UK social work qualifications are also recognised in other countries.

Postgraduate Community

The College of Human and Health Sciences has a vibrant postgraduate community with students drawn from a variety of backgrounds and nationalities. The College is known for its friendly, welcoming and supportive environment, which combined with its extensive facilities, state-of-the-art technology and superb beachside location, helps to ensure that students benefit from an exceptional student experience.

In addition, Social Work students have access to a wide range of excellent facilities and equipment for realistic workplace experiences.

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Overview

Is it time to take your maritime career to the next level? This two year distance learning programme is ideally suited to maritime professionals who are hoping to move into shore-based management positions. You’ll learn specialist skills in ship safety management and shipping operations, solving complex problems during challenging workplace assignments. As a graduate, you will be well suited to a diverse range of shipping management, port operations and people management roles.

- This MSc is directly aimed at professionals working in maritime roles. It provides professional development for a variety of management careers in the sector.
- Shipping operations at Solent is accredited by the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology.
- The course is delivered online, allowing students to continue their work in the industry.
- Solent’s virtual learning environment gives students 24-hour access to course materials, discussions, learning support and assignments.
- Our academic staff maintain strong industry links and are actively involved in maritime research.
- Solent’s track record in maritime education and training extends back over 100 years through the internationally acclaimed Warsash Maritime Academy.
- The Solent area is a hub of shipping activity, giving students access to various state-of-the-art facilities.

The industry -

Shipping is a key link in the global supply chain and accounts for over 95 per cent of all imports and exports. With the growing demand of a global population, levels of international trade have dramatically increased over the last four decades. Marine activity contributes around £31 billion to the UK economy and is responsible for one in every 50 jobs.

With the world shipping fleet growing at just under 4 per cent per year and anticipated annual growth in seaborne trade demand currently sitting at 3-4 per cent, opportunities in this industry continue to be as diverse and numerous as the cargo it carries.

The programme -

This postgraduate programme is delivered online using Solent University’s virtual learning environment, a web based platform that is accessible from anywhere in the world.

Students learn as part of an online community of tutors, fellow students and student support services - just as they would if they went to the University itself. Each student has their own dedicated academic tutor and study partner, and studying online is made interesting, interactive, and engaging by forums, wikis, reflective journals and video presentations. Shipping industry experts are involved in the mentoring of work-based projects, further enhancing the value of student learning.

The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) accredits this course, enabling students to register for Chartered Marine Technologist status after graduation.

Course Content

Core units
- International Maritime Context
- Postgraduate and Self-managed Study
- Business Research Skills
- Professional Skills and Practice Portfolio
- Project

Options
- Strategic Management of Marine Human Resources
- Marine Talent Management
- Performance and Reward Management
- Employee Relations and Engagement
- Risk and Safety Management
- Legal Process
- Safety Culture
- Accident Investigation and Organisational Learning
- Supply Chain Management
- Supplier Relations Management
- Change Management
- Strategic Procurement Management

Programme specification document - http://mycourse.solent.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=6152

Teaching, learning and assessment -

The course is taught online using Solent’s virtual learning environment and study is made interesting, interactive and engaging through forums, wikis, reflective journals and video presentations.
You’ll have a dedicated academic tutor, study partner and project supervisor.

Work experience:

You’ll complete much of the coursework and project as part of a real live brief within your workplace. You’ll work with an industry mentor, who will guide your work-based project and help you create a professional practice portfolio. This will ensure that you develop skills that are relevant to your work.

Assessment:

Assessment is through coursework, presentations, briefing papers, reports, portfolios, personal development plans and project work (including a dissertation).

Our facilities -

You will need a personal computer or laptop and access to a broadband internet connection.

Web-based learning -

The course is taught online using web-based technology. Solent’s virtual learning environment provides quick online access to assignments, lecture notes, suggested reading and other course information.

Why Solent?

What do we offer?

From a vibrant city centre campus to our first class facilities, this is where you can find out why you should choose Solent.

Facilities - http://www.solent.ac.uk/about/facilities/facilities.aspx

City living - http://www.solent.ac.uk/studying/southampton/living-in-southampton.aspx

Accommodation - http://www.solent.ac.uk/studying/accommodation/accommodation.aspx

Career Potential

As a graduate of this course, you’ll possess a diverse range of skills. This can open up a range of opportunities in shipping management, port operations and even teaching.

Links with industry -

Our teaching staff keep up-to-date with the latest industry practices and developments through their research and representation at the IMO (International Maritime Organization) and other shipping bodies.

Industry experts also contribute to the programme and mentor students on work-based projects, helping to develop professional skills relevant to their work.

Transferable skills -

You’ll develop a range of transferable skills, encompassing analysis, problem solving, influencing, decision-making, communication, presentation, report writing, time management, debating, and career management.

Further study -

Further study is possible as there is a developing PhD programme within the School.

Examples of employment obtained by recent graduates -

Recent graduates have pursued careers in a raft of different roles, including:

- Marine superintendent
- Designated person ashore
- Fleet manager
- Port operations manager
- Crewing manager
- Ship manager
- Maritime administration manager
- Competence assurance manager
- Maritime lecturer
- Shore-based ship operations manager
- Marine surveyor.

Tuition fees

The tuition fees for the 2016/2017 academic year are:

UK and EU part-time fees: Please contact us for information

International part-time fees: Please contact us for information

Graduation costs -

Graduation is the ceremony to celebrate the achievements of your studies. For graduates in 2015, there is no charge to attend graduation, but you will be required to pay for the rental of your academic gown (approximately £42 per graduate, depending on your award). You may also wish to purchase official photography packages, which range in price from £15 to £200+. Graduation is not compulsory, so if you prefer to have your award sent to you, there is no cost.
For more details, please visit: http://www.solent.ac.uk/studying/graduation/home.aspx

Next steps

With an industry relevant curriculum, expert teaching teams and a delivery structure that can fit around your current employment, Southampton Solent’s MSc Shipping Operations programme is the perfect way to advance your career prospects.

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About this course

Our innovative MBA (Strategic Leadership) course offers middle and senior managers the opportunity to earn a globally recognised postgraduate academic qualification and the highest level of professional management award: the Level 7 'Senior Leaders' apprenticeship.

Individuals who choose the MBA (Strategic Leadership) and Level 7 'Senior Leaders' apprenticeship pathway are awarded Chartered Management status by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) on successfully completing the 'Senior Leaders' apprenticeship. 

The course is also open to individuals who do not wish to follow the Level 7 degree apprenticeship pathway but wish to earn the MBA (Strategic Leadership) degree award.

This exciting new course combines academic excellence and professional expertise to further develop your own talent and capability and the capability of the organisation you work for.

To find out more, register for one of our regular open evenings where you can meet teaching staff and current students.

Why take this course?

You will develop your strategic leadership and managerial capabilities throughout the programme, given its strong emphasis on applied learning and implementation.

It will give you the confidence, knowledge and skills to make you a more effective leader in your current role and be better prepared to take on more challenging leadership roles in the future.

Which route?

The MBA (Strategic Leadership) degree apprenticeship route:

• Awards successful graduates with an MBA (Strategic Leadership) degree and prepares you for the CMI degree apprenticeship qualification for senior leaders (conducted through an independent assessor) at the end of the course – offering both an academic degree and a professional qualification.
• Leads to full CMI Chartered Manager status.
• Attracts significant Government funding through the Apprenticeship Levy, which means your employer covers your course tuition fees.

The MBA (Strategic Leadership) degree route:

• Is an excellent part-time MBA programme combining the best of academic excellence and professional expertise.
• Does not attract degree apprenticeship funding, but you may apply for a postgraduate scholarship and/or a postgraduate student loan.

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About this course

Our innovative MBA (Strategic Leadership) course offers middle and senior managers the opportunity to earn a globally recognised postgraduate academic qualification and the highest level of professional management award: the Level 7 'Senior Leaders' apprenticeship.

Individuals who choose the MBA (Strategic Leadership) and Level 7 'Senior Leaders' apprenticeship pathway are awarded Chartered Management status by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) on successfully completing the 'Senior Leaders' apprenticeship. 

The course is also open to individuals who do not wish to follow the Level 7 degree apprenticeship pathway but wish to earn the MBA (Strategic Leadership) degree award.

This exciting new course combines academic excellence and professional expertise to further develop your own talent and capability and the capability of the organisation you work for.

To find out more, register for one of our regular open evenings where you can meet teaching staff and current students.

Why take this course?

You will develop your strategic leadership and managerial capabilities throughout the programme, given its strong emphasis on applied learning and implementation.

It will give you the confidence, knowledge and skills to make you a more effective leader in your current role and be better prepared to take on more challenging leadership roles in the future.

Why this course matters for employers

The MBA (Strategic Leadership) course is a part-time (day release) course aimed at developing senior leadership capability to enable senior leaders and managers to define a clear sense of purpose and strategic intent for their organisations and business units.

Course participants will develop their individual strategic leadership and managerial capability and will support the talent development of the teams and the organisations they work with. As they strengthen their own capabilities to become even more effective in their current roles, they will also prepare to take on more challenging senior positions in the future.

Which route?

The MBA (Strategic Leadership) degree apprenticeship route:

• Awards successful graduates with an MBA (Strategic Leadership) degree and prepares you for the CMI degree apprenticeship qualification for senior leaders (conducted through an independent assessor) at the end of the course – offering both an academic degree and a professional qualification.
• Leads to full CMI Chartered Manager status.
• Attracts significant Government funding through the Apprenticeship Levy, which means your employer covers your course tuition fees.

The MBA (Strategic Leadership) degree route:

• Is an excellent part-time MBA programme combining the best of academic excellence and professional expertise.
• Does not attract degree apprenticeship funding, but you may apply for a postgraduate scholarship and/or a postgraduate student loan.

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***MLA is currently offering a number of fee bursaries to applicants for either BSc/BSc (Hons) or MSc Sustainable Maritime Operations.

These bursaries could cover up to 75% of the course fees in some cases to successful applicants.

If you are still interested in joining a course in September please do not hesitate to contact us to see if you might be eligible for one of these prestigious fee awards.***

By studying a distance e-learning Master’s degree in Sustainable Maritime Operations students will be equipped with the relevant management skills for working in the modern global maritime world. Our students are be taught the very latest methods, concepts, and theories to enable them to understand and analyse, in a multidisciplinary way, the complexities of the 21st century Maritime and shipping world. We aid individuals to progress rapidly through their study’s to give them the tools to become tomorrow’s leaders in the all areas of maritime operations.

By studying your distance e-learning degree with us, when you graduate you will receive a full degree or Master’s award from Plymouth University a world leader in Marine and Maritime related subjects. This is exactly the same as if you had attended a full time on-campus degree course.

Course content focuses on the interconnectedness of global maritime supply chains as well as placing strong emphasis on methodology and analytical skill development. The MSc course is designed to give Sustainable Maritime Operations graduates the tools, ability and confidence to make decisions with managerial style and determination, under complex and ever changing conditions, in the global marine and maritime economic environment.

An MSc in Sustainable Maritime Operations will not only give you a world class qualification but will provide you with a wide array of both maritime subject-specific and transferable business and managerial skills so that you can benefit from great prospects for your desired professional goals and enhance your career in the maritime and marine industry. With strong industry links, graduates are well equipped to enter or progress rapidly in a wide variety of careers. For example, the types of jobs and positions that graduates of Sustainable maritime operations would be typically suited for vary widely from Shipping and Port Management, Logistics manager Maritime Management Consultant, to Senior Port Operations.

We have a number of different start dates throughout the year to suit individual circumstances.

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