
Program description
MSc International Maritime Business
This stimulating and intellectually challenging course helps to provide students with the skills and knowledge required to operate successfully within the international maritime industry.
The course has a strong business focus and explores the complex factors involved in the management of ships and shipping operations worldwide. Students will also reflect on the key aspects of maritime law, operations and risk management techniques and look at the impact of international trade on management strategies in the industry.
This course also offered in part time.
Admission requirements
This Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers-accredited course will enable maritime professionals or recent maritime or shipping graduates to progress their career or diversify into ship management or port operations/management.
English language requirements
Applicants who do not have English as their first language will be required to demonstrate an approved level of proficiency in the use of the English language. The agreed minimum requirements for this course are:
- IELTS 6.0 with no component score below 5.5
- TOEFL IBT minimum 80 with a minimum of 20 in each individual component
- Duolingo English Language Test - 100 overall with minimum of 90 in each component
- or equivalent.
For more information about admission requirements, please visit the university website.
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Year one
Core modules
- Maritime Management
- International Maritime Law
- Maritime Operations and Transport
- International Trade and Commercial Law
- Economics of International Trade and Shipping
- Finance and Business Risk
- Research Methods and Proposal
Scholarships & funding
Solent University offers a range of bursaries and scholarships that provide financial assistance or waive fees for tuition or accommodation. Each bursary or scholarship has specific eligibility criteria.
For more information about scholarship options, please visit the university website.
Tuition fees
Full-time
- UK, EU and Channel Island fees: £8,700
- International fees: £14,300
Part-time
- UK and Channel Island fees: £4,350 per year
- International and EU fees: Students from outside the UK are usually unable to obtain a visa for part-time study.
Continuing studies
After successfully completing your studies, there's an opportunity to continue your studies at Solent.
Career opportunities
Suitable roles for graduates include:
- General and project management roles within relevant maritime organisations and businesses.
- Ship and shipping company management.
- Marine accident investigation.
- Marine business development manager.
- Voyage operations manager.
- Port development manager.
- Marine client manager.
- Charterer.
- Vessel operator.
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