8 Online Business and Management Degree Programs in Estonia

FREE PROGRAM — LIMITED PLACES. The Certificate in Principles in Shipping Management has been designed in order to provide the necessary knowledge to people who are willing to work in the shipping industry or to people who work in the maritime sector and are willing to improve their shipping and maritime knowledge.

The Certificate in Business Management is a structured 10-week online programme designed to provide participants with a solid foundation in the core principles of modern business practice. The course integrates key areas of management, including marketing, organisational behaviour, strategic management, and accounting & finance.

“Quantum Applications in Maritime Technology and Management” is an interdisciplinary course designed to bridge the gap between advanced quantum technologies and the dynamic maritime industry. The course provides a comprehensive introduction to both maritime fundamentals and quantum mechanics, exploring how emerging quantum applications—such as quantum sensing, computing, and communication—can revolutionize navigation, logistics, environmental monitoring, and safety in maritime operations. Students will engage with theoretical concepts, real-world case studies, and practical projects to understand the transformative potential of quantum innovations in a rapidly evolving sector.

The Master of Science in Shipbroking and Chartering is a comprehensive program designed to provide students with a deep understanding of the shipping industry, focusing on chartering, maritime laws, insurance, and port management.

The Certificate in Introduction to Maritime History has been designed in order to provide the necessary knowledge to people who are willing to achieve an insight into the elementary aspects of the history of shipping and seafaring, as well as those who work in the shipping industry and/or in the maritime sector and willing to expand their knowledge into the academic and historical aspects of shipping and maritime sciences.

The Certificate in Autonomous Ships and Dual-Purpose Officers follows the real, smooth transition taking place in shipping: from fully crewed operations, to ships supported by automation and decision-support (MASS Degree I), to hybrid remote control with seafarers on board (Degree II), to reduced-crewing strategies supported by dual-purpose officers, and onward to unmanned remote operations (Degree III) and full autonomy (Degree IV).

The MSc course in Maritime Law is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the maritime industry, shipping management, and the legal framework governing the use of the world’s oceans. This program aims to equip graduates with a highly specialized skill set, making them well-suited for senior positions within various sectors of the maritime industry. Students will also have the opportunity to work on project reports and a dissertation, allowing them to apply their knowledge to real-world situations.

This course covers maritime chartering, starting with key stakeholders, ship terminology, vessel types, cargo families, and freight markets, then advancing to voyage and time charterparties, estimation methods, laytime calculations, and negotiation procedures.It equips learners with the commercial and operational insights needed to understand and engage in global shipping contracts. This course is designed for shipping executives, naval officers, professionals from various backgrounds (lawyers, bankers, economists, engineers, naval architects), and young professionals seeking careers in the maritime industry.