International Maritime Business

Southampton, Solent University
Postgraduate MSc (PG) Full-time 1 Year Materials science and engineeringBusiness and management studies

About this course

Expand your knowledge of the business of maritime to graduate well-equipped for a career in ship management or port operations/management, both in the UK and internationally.

This stimulating and intellectually challenging course has a rich blend of theoretical knowledge and practical skills to help to provide students with the attributes 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.

This course is for: This Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers and Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport-accredited course will enable maritime professionals or recent maritime or shipping graduates to progress their career or diversify into ship management or port operations/management.

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: MSc (PG)

Location: Southampton

Part-time

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: MSc (PG)

Location: Southampton

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

1132 Marketing, sales and advertising directors
7220 Customer service supervisors
1150 Managers and directors in retail and wholesale
2431 Management consultants and business analysts
2122 Mechanical engineers
1121 Production managers and directors in manufacturing

Course Details

Qualification
Master of Science - MSc (PG)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Southampton
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Materials science and engineering, Business and management studies