Maritime Operations and Management MSc

This programme focuses on giving you the necessary knowledge and skills to achieve well regarded positions within the maritime and offshore industries. You will gain confidence in the interpersonal and international cultural skills essential for a senior role in the maritime sector.This MSc is designed for existing professionals serving in the industry as well as those looking for a career within maritime, offshore and sea transport trade. You may already have a responsible sea-going or middle management position and be qualified to that level but want to achieve the next level in your career. If you are new to the industry it’s likely you’ll have a degree in a related technical or management subject.As a skilled Maritime Operations and Management expert you’ll have a variety of jobs open to you within the sector when you finish this course. Many job opportunities will be in middle or higher management. If you had little industry experience before doing this course you’ll find more opportunities are open to you and will lead you into higher level roles.When you reach more senior positions within an organisation the all-embracing nature of this MSc will give you a thorough understanding and perspective of any problems facing a company or organisation.

For those already working in the industry, we require a first degree, recognised professional qualification or the equivalent Certificate of Competence as Master or Chief Engineer: Class 1 Master Mariner or Class 1 Engineer and experience in one of these roles. For those coming straight from an undergraduate course, we require a lower second-class honours degree (or higher) in a relevant subject from a recognised institution.