Most countries in the world are dependent on international trade. Over 90% of trade volumes are carried through maritime means where cargos are moved from an origin to their destination using various transportation system called “multimodal” or “through-transport”.

Shipping controls the seaward side of the international maritime business. It is responsible for carrying over 90% of world trade and employs millions of people worldwide in various roles, from ship and port management to finance law, insurance, shipbroking and ship agency services.

The Level 3 120 credit ‘A-Level’ equivalent qualification helps students learn key concepts and a range of management procedures required to work within a business.

This programme will provide opportunities for students to thoroughly understand the role of port especially in the international trade and logistic chain as the ‘economic engine’ of development.

Today’s world is globalised and very much interdependent. A country’s economic development and prosperity depend largely on a maritime transportation system that is efficient and cost-effective.

Covering a wide range of shipping operations activities, this programme begins with the subject of international business, shipping practices, human capital development in shipping, and international shipping business.

The programme examines International labour standards, national laws, regulations, codes of practice, guidelines and standards best practices to provide information on the types of hazards that may be encountered onshore and offshore and relevant preventive and protective measures to ensure safe working and living environment.

Success in business today depends on more than just the ability to produce and/or sell products. A modern business manager or administrator must also be proficient in managing finance, accounts, human resource, purchasing, marketing, stock control, office organisation and control, computerisation, communications, and much more.