Shipping and Logistics

Entry requirements

Months of entry

September

Course content

With this course, you'll get the chance to immerse yourself in major topics, such as maritime administration, ship finance, risk management, maritime economics and trade, maritime law, international marketing, logistics and supply chain management, project mastery, and many more.

The Masters of Business Administration in Shipping and Logistics is offered by Middlesex University Business School in conjunction with Lloyd's Maritime Academy. The course curriculum has been designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to further your maritime leadership and management career.

Online delivery means you can study without having to travel to attend lectures or seminars. Our state-of-the-art learning portal provides access to online written materials, complimented by audio/visual content, group interaction and networking opportunities.

What you will gain

As a student, pursuing an MBA can bring about numerous benefits that can significantly advance your career. Firstly, it can give you the confidence to operate across all areas of your industry. Additionally, it can enhance your capabilities to lead, think and act more strategically. You will also gain awareness of your personal strengths and opportunities for improvement, and the ability to apply knowledge as you learn it in real-time and in the real world.

Pursuing an MBA can also provide you with an understanding of the challenges in other sectors, industries, and locations, and a demonstrable ability to meet the challenges of a senior management role. Furthermore, you will acquire academic skills and intellectual habits to continue personal development after completing the MBA, and networking and support opportunities through lifelong alumni membership.

What your employer will gain

Pursuing an MBA can also benefit your employer in numerous ways. Firstly, it can significantly enhance your capabilities across a range of areas such as business management, people management, project management, strategic thinking, innovation, and change. Additionally, it can improve your ability to operate at a more strategic level and contribute beyond your own functional specialism.

Pursuing an MBA can also provide an opportunity for a cost-effective management development program, allowing the flexibility to study and participate without being absent from the workplace. Finally, it presents the opportunity to gain value for your organisation through your Business Transformation Project, providing significant research into a relevant business issue.

Accreditations

This course has been recently accredited by the Nautical Institute. The Nautical Institute is a non-governmental organisation (NGO) with consultative status at the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

Fees and funding