Marine Operations Management

Entry requirements

If you want to apply for the MSc in Marine Operations, you must have already studied one of the following with Lloyd’s Maritime Academy and North Kent College:

• Diploma in Marine Surveying
• Diploma in Ship Superintendency
• Diploma in Small Craft Surveying
• Diploma in Marine Accident Investigation
• Diploma in Marine Engineering
• Diploma in Surveying of Offshore Floating Units.

You must also have a 2:2 honours degree and a minimum of three years managerial or professional experience at the appropriate level in an occupation closely related to Marine Operations.

Months of entry

September

Course content

The MSc in Marine Operations is exclusively available for graduates of the Lloyd’s Maritime Academy and North Kent College qualifying Diploma courses to continue studying at postgraduate level.

This master's gives you the unique opportunity to build on your maritime qualification and progress your existing shipping knowledge and practical expertise.

This MSc has been specifically designed for senior professionals in the Marine Operations industries, enabling you to apply your existing specialist knowledge to the ever-changing global industry and develop your ability to manage strategically.

The course covers technical and managerial aspects of the role of marine surveyors, while the accompanying modules will focus on technical skills in the industry as well as strategy and management techniques for marine surveyors. You'll have the opportunity to work in the same way as a senior manager and you will be working with MSc colleagues, broadening the learning process.

You can choose whether to follow the MSc Marine Operations pathway or to tailor the applied project to your specific Diploma award to achieve one of the following:

• MSc Marine Operations (Marine Surveying)
• MSc Marine Operations (Ship Superintendency)
• MSc Marine Operations (Small Craft Surveying)
• MSc Marine Operations (Marine Accident Investigation)
• MSc Marine Operations (Marine Engineering)
• MSc Marine Operations (Surveying of Offshore Floating Units).

Further information

You can view full course details for this course on the Lloyd's Maritime Academy website or request more information by emailing LMA.

Lloyd's Maritime Academy is our partner in delivering this course, combining the academic expertise and reputation of the Middlesex University Business School with the industry conference and training expertise of Lloyd's Maritime Academy, part of Informa Plc. Lloyd's Maritime Academy manages course enrolment on behalf of the University.

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What you will gain

This course will help you gain a comprehensive understanding of business and management, as well as your specialist subject area.

You'll learn about professional concepts and techniques in marine operations, and how to lead innovation in this field. You'll also improve your decision-making and technical skills, and learn how to manage resources effectively. Additionally, you'll be able to use your knowledge to support marine organisations.

You'll be taught by experts in the field, including the technical course director, John Dickie, who is a Marine Engineer and Education Specialist. This course offers a variety of learning methods, including online learning, group activities, and independent study. You'll have control over your study hours and can work at your own pace. There are no exams, and coursework is submitted online.

Fees and funding