The programme is completed in three semesters (90 ECTS in total). The first two semesters consist exclusively of compulsory courses. In the third semester, students choose between two pathways: Internship or Dissertation with specialisation courses.
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Semester A

30 ECTS
First Period — Compulsory Courses
Course ECTS
Maritime Economics4
Maritime Accounting4
Ship Technological Performance3.5
Maritime Policy & Institutions3.5
Second Period — Compulsory Courses
CourseECTS
Maritime Business Management4
Maritime Finance4
Port Organisation & Management3.5
Maritime Law3.5
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Semester B

30 ECTS
Third Period — Compulsory Courses
CourseECTS
European Integration & Shipping4
Ship Management – Cargo Handling3.5
Chartering4
Human Resource Management3.5
Fourth Period — Compulsory Courses
CourseECTS
Risk Management3.5
Marine Insurance3.5
Ship Operational Management4
International Economics & Trade4
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Semester C — Pathway Selection

30 ECTS

In the third semester, students select one of the following pathways:

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Pathway A
Internship

30 ECTS

Available to up to 25 students based on overall academic performance, upon recommendation of the Coordinating Committee.

It lasts 3 months at a company in the sector, with all costs covered by the MSc programme.

Objectives:

  • Linking theory with professional practice
  • Acquiring professional skills
  • Networking with industry stakeholders
  • Increasing employability prospects

Upon completion, students submit a placement report. The grade is included in the overall MSc average.

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Pathway B
Dissertation & Courses

30 ECTS

Consists of two components:

MSc Dissertation 14 ECTS

Empirical, theoretical or applied research on a cutting-edge industry topic. Requires originality, critical thinking and research capability.

Specialisation Courses 16 ECTS

Four courses (4 × 4 ECTS) distributed across two periods, with a specialisation choice in Period B.

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Pathway C
Specialisation Courses

30 ECTS

Consists exclusively of specialisation courses distributed across two periods.

Period A — Compulsory Courses 15 ECTS

Common compulsory specialisation courses for all students in this pathway.

Period B — Elective Courses 15 ECTS

Selection of courses from the available specialisation tracks (Shipping or Ports & Combined Transport).

Specialisation Courses — Pathway B (Dissertation)

Period A — Compulsory Specialisation Courses
CourseECTS
Transport Economics4
Artificial Intelligence in Shipping3.5
Supply Chain Management4
Marine Environment3.5

Period B — Choice of Specialisation Track
Students select one of the following tracks (4 courses × 3.5 ECTS = 14 ECTS, of which 2 are replaced by the Dissertation):

🚢  Shipping
CourseECTS
Quality in Shipping4
Charter Party Analysis / Claims Management4
Tanker Chartering3.5
Sale & Purchase of Vessels3.5
⚓  Ports & Combined Transport
CourseECTS
Terminal Management4
Port Economics & Policy4
Cruise – Passenger Shipping & Ports3.5
Data Analysis3.5
90 ECTS
Total Credit Units
3
Semesters of Study
16
Compulsory Courses
2
Specialisation Pathways
25
Internship Positions