Metropolitan College

BSc (Hons) Maritime Law and Business

The BSc (Hons) in Maritime Law & Business aims to provide students with a solid background in understanding the main rules and operations of the Shipping industry, and it is the only course of its kind in Greece, combining Maritime Business Management with advanced knowledge of maritime and shipping law.

International shipping includes an immense range of activities and services, while important services of a shipping nature are offered by companies such as insurance companies, law firms specialising in shipping, brokerage companies, etc.

It is worth noting Piraeus is the headquarters of 45 law firms (10 of which are British), 8 of the largest insurance companies in the world and 23 P&I Clubs (most of which are British), as well as approximately 200 brokerage companies. During the first two years of study students acquire all the basic maritime knowledge, while in the third year they specialise in Maritime Law and the Judicial Settlement of Maritime Disputes. The programme’s main attributes are its completeness as well as its unique incorporation of contemporary issues in shipping. Finally, the programme offers the possibility to transfer to another course at the end of the first year.

Reasons for Choosing this Programme

• Degree from a top International University: Bachelor of Science degree from Solent University of Southampton, the world leader in shipping studies.
• Accredited by the CILT: This is an accredited programme, and it is validated by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), an attribute which is held in high esteem in the shipping industry.
• Specialised curriculum: The only programme of its kind in Greece that combines Maritime Business Management with advanced knowledge of maritime and shipping law.
• Renowned faculty members: The programme is staffed by one of the finest teams of academic personnel in Europe, who combine research excellence and business knowledge.
• Contemporary curriculum: It is considered to be one of the top courses in maritime studies in the world and contains contemporary modules covering all sectors related to maritime business management and logistics management.
• Applied curriculum: Students gain direct experience of the shipping industry through a series of educational visits and master classes taught by leading business executives.
• International career prospects: Shipping is a global industry with a staggering turnover and constant expansion of career opportunities in Greece and abroad.
• Immediate professional integration: The course offers graduates professional prospects through the College's career office and its network of collaborating companies