BA (Hons) Business Studies with Shipping

- High School diploma
- TOEFL 213 (computer based)
- 2 recommendation letters

UNIVERSITY CONFERING THE DEGREE
University of Greenwich (UK)

Aims
This programme aims to prepare students for careers in shipping administration and management by developing in them, a systematic, broad, analytical and integrated understanding of key aspects of business and the maritime industry.
IIt also, aims to place particular emphasis on the acquisition of management skills and an understanding of human behaviour as significant vocational elements in the development of successful managers in a variety of maritime organisation

Curriculum
Year 1
Personal and Professional Development 1
Management Skills 1
Introduction to Business Functions
Business Planning and Development
Economics and Business Practices in the Shipping Industry
Managing the Performance of Individuals
Year 2
Personal and Professional Development 2
Value Chain Management
Management Skills 2
Management and Information Systems
Managing Groups and Teams
Shipping Policies and Regulations
Maritime Law and Maritime Insurance
Year 3
Personal and Professional Development 3
(Career Management)
Business Strategy
Leadership
Contemporary Issues in Management
Dissertation, Thematic Study, Management Report
Acuisition, Employment and Commercial Management of Ships

 Duration
The BA (Hons) in Business with Shipping is a 3-year full-time programme taught exclusively in the English language. Each course takes place throughout three terms (October - December, January - March and April to May) with two exam periods in May and August. Classes are offered mornings or evenings to accomodate the needs of working students.

Careers
On completion of the programme the successful graduate will enjoy a wide variety of opportunities available in a range of areas, such as:
- Ship Management
- Chartering, S+P
- Liner Shipping
- Marine Claims
- Port Operations
- Maritime Organisations
- Shipping Agency