Description 

International shipping includes a wide range of activities regarding not only shipping businesses, but also a number of sectors, including shipping services. Several shipping services are provided by insurance companies, law firms specialized in shipping, ship broking companies etc. There are currently 45 law firms (10 of which are British), 8 of the largest insurance companies in the world and 23 P&l clubs (most of which are British) as well as 200 broking agencies only in Piraeus.

The BSc (Hons) Maritime Law & Business programme aims to provide students with a solid base of understanding basic shipping industry rules and operations combined with advanced maritime law knowledge, which are often not covered in common shipping studies bachelor programmes. More specifically, during the first two years, students acquire core values and basic maritime knowledge. In the third year of studies, they specialize in Maritime Law and Judicial Settlement of Maritime Disputes.

Duration: 3 years

Modules

 YEAR 1

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  • Transport Geography
  • Managing Financial Information
  • Maritime Business
  • Maritime Operations
  • Introduction to Law
  • Research for Business

 YEAR 2

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    • Management of Marine Organisations
    • Carriage of Goods by Sea
    • Current Marine Issues
    • Jurisdiction and Conflicts
    • Marine Insurance
    • Ship Management and Operations

YEAR 3

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    • Maritime Law and Risk Management
    • Project
    • International Trade Law
    • Corporate Accountability
    • Admiralty Dispute Resolution

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):

• • • Maritime law
    • Ship broking
    • Ship chartering
    • Ship management and operations

Admission Requirements

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