ALBA Graduate Business School
MSc in Shipping Management
Athens, Greece
DURATION
12 Months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
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TUITION FEES
EUR 12,500 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* These are the full Tuition Fees for the whole duration of the program; installments and scholarships available* The program works on a rolling admission.
Introduction
MSc in Shipping Management
More than 90% of the World’s trade is transported by ships.
Shipping is one of the most important sectors of the global economy. As a globally competitive industry, it is not influenced by the current situation in the Greek economy.
The MSc in Shipping Management is designed to develop professionals equipped with the skills, knowledge, and expertise required for a successful career in the demanding and highly competitive world of Shipping.
The program provides students with a holistic and in-depth knowledge of the most important issues in modern commercial shipping. Students will gain solid foundations of ship management, maritime economics, ship technology, chartering, maritime law, insurance, risk and strategic management, which are particularly relevant for companies in this sector.
Full Time and Part Time mode: The program commences every September and is offered on a full-time (12 months) and part-time (24 months) basis. All courses -for full-time and part-time participants- are held in the evening.
Highlights of the Program
A generic shipping program: Rather than being a specialized shipping program, the MSc in Shipping Management provides a thorough and deep understanding of all the major theories and practices that can be encountered in a modern shipping company. Holistic knowledge of the operations of a shipping company is of primary importance for those who want to start their careers in shipping.
Academic rigor with practical know-how: The program balances academic rigor with practical experience in order to serve the needs of tomorrow’s ship managers in the most effective ways. Specialized shipping workshops will be delivered by distinguished industry speakers providing in-depth insight into the cutting edge of shipping practice.
Ideal location: The program is offered in Greece, a country with a long-standing tradition in shipping. Greek ship-owners control more than 16% of the world merchant fleet and hold a leading position in the global maritime shipping market. More than seven hundred Greek shipping companies are situated in Piraeus and the surrounding areas.
Links to the industry: the program is strongly supported by the Greek shipping community. Students will benefit from the close links between ALBA and the Greek Shipping community.
Admissions
Curriculum
Key features of the program
- Weekday classes between 18:00 – 22:00, twice or three times per week on average
- A 12-month program (24-month program for part-time mode)
- 12 core modules and 4 workshops
- Assessment: group reports/presentations, case study analysis, mid-term tests, final exams
- Dissertation or Internship or Coursework (3 courses)
- Weekday classes between 18:00 – 22:00, twice a week on average
Rankings
EDUNIVERSAL BEST MASTER RANKING 2021
On April 2021, Eduniversal published its new 2021 ranking of the Best Masters & MBA programs. The rankings include 50 specializations, covering 136 different countries within 9 geographic zones. More than 22,000 postgraduate programs from 1800 universities and schools across the world were proposed and evaluated and 5416 programs were ranked.
Many of Alba programs appear in a prominent position within their category.
- The MSc in Shipping Management, ranked N° 16 in Maritime Management, Worldwide
Program Outcome
Through the MSc in Shipping Management Program, you will:
- Acquire in-depth knowledge of the concepts and the processes involved in the management of a shipping company
- Become familiar with technical terms and particularities of ocean-going vessels
- Be able to identify and discuss legal issues which arise in international transport transactions
- Become up to date with the latest trends and issues in the shipping industry and be able to evaluate their impact on it
- Understand the sources of risk that modern shipping companies face and identify the range of company strategies available in the context of industry constraints
- Develop a global viewpoint and acritical way of thinking
High rates of employment: More than 90% of our graduates are in work 6 months after graduation
Scholarships and Funding
Scholarships
Partial scholarships are available for international students up to 30% on tuition fees. If you would like to see whether you are eligible please fill out this form.
Program Tuition Fee
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Ideal Students
The MSc in Shipping is designed for:
- Recent graduates looking for a career in the shipping industry
- Shipping professionals who wish to enrich their know-how and improve their professional status
- Officers of the Merchant Marine serving both at sea & onshore
- Members of family businesses preparing to take on increasing responsibility in their companies
- Young professionals with the determination to enter the shipping industry
Career Opportunities
During your studies here at Alba, you will experience numerous rewarding and exciting challenges. Apart from academics, selecting the right career path and finding the ideal job opportunity is an extremely important and difficult task. We at the Career Office are committed to supporting you in your job search and will provide you with a wide range of services so as to assist you in your career planning and development.
- Career Coaching
- Career Workshops and Masterclasses
- Career Events with leading companies in Greece and abroad
- The Alba Career Forum
- Internships
- Job Placement Opportunities