MSc Maritime Business Management at University of West London

Programme overview

Whether you want to kick-start a brand-new career, boost your existing experience or change your career direction in the dynamic shipping industry, our MSc Maritime Business Management can provide you with the knowledge, skills and confidence to flourish. With Greek-owned maritime businesses supplying 22% of the world's tonnage, it is expected that there will be over 100,000 future jobs in areas where global maritime businesses have offices, such as Athens, Dubai, Limassol, London and Singapore. Which is where this maritime business management course, delivered by the Hellenic Institute of Maritime Studies , comes in.

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time | Study mode: full-time (part-time available) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Delivered by the Hellenic Institute of Maritime Studies (HIMS) with support from the Business College of Athens (BCA), the MSc Maritime Business Management is designed for graduates and professionals seeking an in-depth education and aiming to expand their knowledge and skills in the dynamic shipping industry. HIMS's close proximity to the international traditional maritime centre of London means it is ideally placed to deliver the precise combination of business and maritime experience that is sought after by employers. Modules include: Maritime Economics; Maritime Legal Aspects; Maritime Policy and Regulations; Commercial Shipping Management; Research Methods and Dissertation/Project; Shipping Operations; Port Economics and Operations; Chartering Practice and Methods; Carriage of Goods by Sea; Marine Insurance.

Career pathways

We have strong links with national and international employers and our graduates find employment in multiple sectors, often in senior positions. After completing your studies, you may also consider applying for a doctoral course . Job roles include: international trade and commerce; logistics; maritime insurance; shipping economics; port management; dockyard management; shipping laws.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You should have an honours degree (2:2 or above) from a UK university or equivalent. Merchant Marine Academy graduates or holders of equivalent qualifications can be admitted. We will also consider mature applicants without a first degree, as long as they possess: the highest-grade certificate of competency (CoC) for unrestricted service as a master mariner or chief engineer, or equivalent maritime qualifications; AND. substantial relevant professional experience. competence in English language, demonstrated by an internationally recognised standard test (see the full English language requirements below). computer competence (at least the ability to use Microsoft Office). We may also offer applicants a place based on relevant experience or training, normally from within the work environment. All applications are considered individually. IELTS 6.5 overall or above. You need to meet our English language requirement of 6.5 overall score for IELTS, with a minimum of 5.5 for each of the four individual components (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening).

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,200 a year (2027/28). Tuition for: Full-time (1 year, September 2027). Source

International applicants: GBP 17,750 a year (2027/28). Tuition for: Full-time (1 year, September 2027). Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.uwl.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/how-apply-postgraduates

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