Maritime Operations Management (Nautical Science) (Top Up)

This BSc (Hons) top-up in Maritime Operations Management is a future-focused programme that will enable you to develop the essential knowledge and skills preparing you for future success in work and life across the maritime industry. Developed in line with the UK’s Department for Transport (DfT) Maritime 2050 Report, this programme is industry relevant, future-focused and through continuous engagement with industry partnerships, the programme will remain industry specific and of high quality.

The programme is aimed at those who have already completed an Advanced Diploma/Higher National Diploma. This programme includes a pre-entry bridging module which you will be required to complete prior to the main course commencement. This will support the development of academic study skills and will be delivered via a blended approach.

The programme explores the maritime industry from a holistic perspective, creating effective maritime industry managers for the future, and is designed to develop the necessary knowledge and skills that will prepare graduates for number of current and future career opportunities, both at sea and ashore. It enables maritime professionals to develop a career in the shore-based maritime sector or have a professional degree to support their career at sea.

Your programme will comprise of four modules weighted at twenty credits each, focusing on Digital Ship Management, Green Ship Management, the Management of Maritime Projects, and a twenty credit module focusing on future technologies aligned to your pathway. Finally, there will be a forty credit Dissertation module which will be based on a subject of your choice, linked to your pathway and career aspirations.

We will endeavour to make your academic experience as enjoyable and engaging as possible. Our facilities at Fleetwood Nautical Campus and our Virtual Learning Environment will be available to you throughout this programme, ensuring that you have every opportunity to achieve your full potential as a manager in the maritime industry.

For more information, contact our academic team by email at BSc.Fleetwood@blackpool.ac.uk