BSc (Hons) Maritime Business

Why choose the BSc (Hons) Maritime Business?

✓		The course helps students to capitalise on the numerous opportunities for a successful career in the Shipping industry and equips them with the balance of modern shipping knowledge and port management expertise sought after by employers in the industry.
✓		The course meets the needs of employers and professional bodies, as it is validated by the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers-ICS and the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport-CILT.
✓		Students are taught by academic staff from a wide range of industry backgrounds, with expertise in port and ship operations, ship finance, maritime law, chartering, general management and logistics, ensuring that teaching combines academic theory with a wealth of commercial knowledge.
✓		Students have the opportunity to experience the shipping industry first-hand during educational visits.
✓		Solent University in Southampton is a global leader in Maritime and Shipping Studies, as well as in research across a range of important issues.
✓		International recognition of the awarded degree both in Greece and abroad via the Metropolitan College Career Office and the network of collaborating companies in the maritime and shipping industries.
✓		Opportunity to learn foreign languages as part of the programme.

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	Description The BSc (Hons) Maritime Business constitutes a comprehensive programme of study in the area of Maritime Business, a key link in the global supply chain, as about 90 per cent of world trade is carried by the shipping industry. One of the cornerstones of this programme is providing students with realistic experiences so as to acquire the necessary specialised skills on Maritime Business and helping them appreciate the complexities and particularities of modern businesses of the specific sector. During the first two years, students acquire basic knowledge on the maritime sector, while on the third year they focus on Maritime Business Management. By exploiting the latest trends and characteristics of the Greek and international maritime market, the programme incorporates all contemporary aspects of maritime business management theory and practice, helping students develop their research skills, business intelligence, team spirit and communicative flair. Duration: 3 years

	Modules
	YEAR 1 Shipping Business Data Science Global Trades Maritime Organisations Shipping Economics Vessel Operations
	YEAR 2 Ship Management & Operation Carriage of Goods by Sea Digital Business & E Commerce Accounting for decision makers Chartering Practice Cargo Insurance
	YEAR 3 Dissertation Strategic Management Marine Insurance Sustainability Leadership & Management Financial Management


	Career Prospects With strong industry links and opportunities for work placements, graduates are well equipped to enter a variety of roles in the maritime industry. Suitable roles for graduates include (among others): Ship finance Ship broking Ship chartering Logistics and supply chain Maritime law Ship management and operations Maritime marketing

Admission Requirements

The programme is addressed to high-school leavers who wish to pursue a career in the area of Maritime Business.

Required documentation:

- Completed application form
- Copy of passport (page with your personal details and photo)
- Certified English translation of High School Leaving Certificate and mark sheet or equivalent qualifications
- Proof of English language proficiency
- Letter of recommendation / reference from academics or employers
- Other certificates/degrees

Cases of candidates with proven knowledge in the field in addition to their secondary education are examined on a case-by-case basis.

A personal interview complements the evaluation of the above documentation.

Academic Staff

The academic staff of the Faculty of Shipping and Maritime Studies consists of distinguished lecturers, holders of Masters and PhD degrees with extensive research and management consultancy work, teaching experience at Greek and foreign Universities plus professional recognition in the shipping industry.

In their majority they are also top business executives who can familiarize students with the latest advances in the shipping sector and help them put to practice the theoretical knowledge they acquire in class.

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Description

The BSc (Hons) Maritime Business constitutes a comprehensive programme of study in the area of Maritime Business, a key link in the global supply chain, as about 90 per cent of world trade is carried by the shipping industry.

One of the cornerstones of this programme is providing students with realistic experiences so as to acquire the necessary specialised skills on Maritime Business and helping them appreciate the complexities and particularities of modern businesses of the specific sector. During the first two years, students acquire basic knowledge on the maritime sector, while on the third year they focus on Maritime Business Management.

By exploiting the latest trends and characteristics of the Greek and international maritime market, the programme incorporates all contemporary aspects of maritime business management theory and practice, helping students develop their research skills, business intelligence, team spirit and communicative flair.

Duration: 3 years

Career Prospects

With strong industry links and opportunities for work placements, graduates are well equipped to enter a variety of roles in the maritime industry. Suitable roles for graduates include (among others):

- - Ship finance
  - Ship broking
  - Ship chartering
  - Logistics and supply chain
  - Maritime law
  - Ship management and operations
  - Maritime marketing

Modules

YEAR 1

- - Shipping Business
  - Data Science
  - Global Trades
  - Maritime Organisations
  - Shipping Economics
  - Vessel Operations

YEAR 2

- - Ship Management & Operation
  - Carriage of Goods by Sea
  - Digital Business & E Commerce
  - Accounting for decision makers
  - Chartering Practice
  - Cargo Insurance

YEAR 3

- - Dissertation
  - Strategic Management
  - Marine Insurance
  - Sustainability Leadership & Management
  - Financial Management

Admission Requirements

The programme is addressed to high-school leavers who wish to pursue a career in the area of Maritime Business.

Required documentation:

- Completed application form
- Copy of passport (page with your personal details and photo)
- Certified English translation of High School Leaving Certificate and mark sheet or equivalent qualifications• Proof of English language proficiency
- Letter of recommendation / reference from academics or employers
- Other certificates/degrees

Cases of candidates with proven knowledge in the field in addition to theirSecondary education are examined on a case-by-case basis.

A personal interview complements the evaluation of the above documentation.