International Shipping
University of PlymouthPostgraduate MSc Full-time 1 Year Business and management studiesSociology
About this course
Join a programme that combines over 30 years of international industry experience with a strong focus on commercial aspects of shipping, logistics and ports. Build industry connections through the visiting speakers' programme and stand out to employers with a qualification accredited by the Charted Institute of Logistics and Transport and recognised by the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers and The Nautical Institute.
Gain the specialist skills you need to enter senior management positions in the maritime industry and related fields.
Designed to appeal to those already in the workplace, our programme allows you to take the opportunity to enhance your professional competence by building on your existing experiences through a structured programme of study.
Harness the latest technologies to enhance your learning experience – our expertise in simulation-based technology will allow you to enter the work place up to speed with the most contemporary techniques.
Build the industry knowledge to transition smoothly into the workplace thanks to regular visits to companies, trade exhibitions, seminars, workshops and industry conferences.
Plot your own course through your studies - our programme offers a learner-centred approach that is responsive to your needs. If you wish, you can choose to complete your studies in three consecutive years.
Develop a wide-reaching network of industry contacts thanks to our programme of visiting expert industry speakers providing specialist knowledge and insights as well as opportunities to seek internship, consultancy, or research experience.
Career Prospects
Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:
1132 Marketing, sales and advertising directors
1121 Production managers and directors in manufacturing
1150 Managers and directors in retail and wholesale
2431 Management consultants and business analysts
2435 Professional/Chartered company secretaries
2432 Marketing and commercial managers
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Course Details
- Qualification
- MSc
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 1 Year
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Plymouth
- Scheme
- Postgraduate
- Subjects
- Business and management studies, Sociology