World Maritime University

MSc in Maritime Affairs - Shipping Management & Logistics

Malmö, Sweden

DURATION

14 Months

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

Full time

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STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

Key Summary

About: The MSc in Maritime Affairs - Shipping Management & Logistics focuses on the complexities of maritime transport and logistics. The course structure combines theoretical knowledge with practical applications, addressing topics like supply chain management, maritime economics, and shipping operations. This program typically spans one year for full-time students and offers both full-time and part-time study options.

Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue diverse career paths in the maritime sector, including roles in shipping management, logistics coordination, port operations, and supply chain management. Other opportunities include consulting and policy-making positions within governmental and international organizations.

Introduction

WMU’s MSc programme emphasizes the practical application of expertise. It offers both an overview of the complex, inter-related maritime and ocean fields, as well as the opportunity to specialize. The programme is designed to respond directly to the real needs of the maritime industry, and to equip graduates with the skills needed today and in the future. It is academically challenging and professionally oriented, and is designed for ambitious, mid-career maritime professionals. It provides a particularly strong foundation for those intending to move into either a national or an international career.

WMU is active in research that is influencing the development of the maritime industry. From the effects of climate change to maritime safety & security, from piracy to port state control, from environmental to technological developments impacting the industry, as well as on ocean-related matters, WMU’s faculty are involved in research that also adds significant value to the content of the MSc programme, keeping it up to date and relevant.

This specialization has been designed for shipping and logistics managers and those at an executive level in shipping or logistics companies or public administrations. It provides a thorough understanding of different aspects of shipping and logistics management, including both the technical and commercial aspects and the principles and practices of modern shipping management.

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