MBA in Shipping and Logistics
Online United Kingdom
DURATION
24 Months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Part time
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TUITION FEES
GBP 18,400 *
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
* US: USD 23,000
Introduction
The leading online Master of Business Administration for the maritime industry
The MBA combines quality with flexibility for future maritime industry leaders – develop your ability to perform at the highest level of business management.
The MBA in Shipping & Logistics combines the core components of a traditional MBA with the necessary marine & logistics context, case studies and applications. It is a part-time programme and, because it is distance learning, students can study at their own location following the course schedule.
This MBA focuses on shipping and the associated logistics companies and supply chain management issues. It consists of a compulsory induction and six modules, plus a final project:
- Shipping Business Environment and International Trade
- Business Strategy
- Leading and Managing People
- Advanced International Marketing
- Finance and Risk Management
- Digitalisation in Shipping (NEW)
- Business Transformation Project
Each module is prepared using the core management concepts and contextualised by shipping and logistics case studies, activities, assignments and content. The case studies are sourced from leading corporations, associations and leaders from shipping and logistics, and are used to illustrate key management concepts relevant to maritime concerns.
Ideal Students
Ideal for:
- Shipping companies – on the ship and onshore
- Charterers
- Logistics companies primarily but not exclusively working in marine (for example, oil and gas)
Student Profile
The MBA in Shipping and Logistics is aimed at those aspiring to the pinnacle of executive management, with the current profile including:
- CEO, Directors and Senior Management
- Captains, Masters, Pilots
- Officer
- Project Managers
- Consultants
- Technical
- Port, Terminal, Harbour
- Chartering, Trading
- Health, Safety, Quality
- Logistics
- Legal, Insurance
- Sales
Admissions
Curriculum
- Module 1 - Induction
- Module 2 - Shipping Business Environment and International Trade
- Module 3 - Business Strategy
- New: Module 4 - Leading and Managing People
- Module 5 - Advanced International Marketing
- Module 6 - Finance and Risk Management
- New: Module 7 – Digitalisation in Shipping
- New: Module 8 – Business Transformation Project
Assessments
- Each module is assessed by a variety of assignments which include group work, essays, online exams, individual pieces of work and forum participation.
- The Project which runs throughout the course and is submitted as the final piece of work is an individual piece of research work where you can choose your own topic in agreement with your tutor so you can focus on an issue that is key to you or your company.
Program Outcome
What you'll learn
- Enhance and extend previous experience in business and management
- Apply existing and newly acquired knowledge and experience to complex business issues
- Prepare for leadership and transformational roles in business Improve strategic thinking and innovation skills
- Acquire improved communication, writing and time management techniques
- Demonstrate a broad perspective on organisational management and its wider impact on society and the environment
- Develop advanced knowledge of your organisation, its management and the environment in which it operates and apply this to the global maritime and related fields
- Operate and manage in a global and multicultural environment
- Develop interpersonal, networking, virtual teamwork and group management skills
- Gain higher levels of self-confidence and awareness of unique strengths and abilities
Program Tuition Fee
Program Leaders
Program delivery
Study Hours
- This is a rigorous academic programme at the master’s level so anyone applying is making a big commitment.
- We suggest around 18-20 hours per week (or 75 hours a month) will be needed to be spent on coursework, reading, discussion and assessments.
- An MBA is a life-changing qualification so students will need to be expected to work accordingly.