Overview
The MSc in Maritime Operations Management Liverpool John Moores University programme is informed by ongoing research and links to the industry and, on graduation, you will have the skills you need to secure positions at the highest level within the global maritime industry.
During your studies, you will gain the tools to manage ports, shipping operations, maritime law and maritime safety. You will also visit ports, ships, insurance underwriters, P & I Club and the IMO. Indeed, industrial visits are an important part of the course, enabling you to understand the latest developments in the market and build a network of important contacts.
Career
During your study, you will be offered the opportunity to build industrial and commercial links for projects through guest lectures and industrial visits. There are excellent opportunities for roles such as consultants, managerial positions in shipping companies and the marine insurance industry, ship broking and ship management.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- MSc project
- Legal principles
- Marine insurance
- Maritime business and management
- Maritime finance and economics
- Maritime law
- Operations research
- Preparing for project
- Research skills
- Export trade law
- Global transport systems
- Information management and communication systems
- International trade
- Logistics systems
- Maritime security
- Port administration
- Port business strategy
- Project management
- Supply chain modelling
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
English
IELTS or TOEFL needed
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Management, Organisation & Leadership Marine Engineering View 1359 other Masters in Management, Organisation & Leadership in United KingdomAcademic requirements
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English requirements
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6 (required)
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at desiganated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. —
PTE Academic PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. The score refers to a total score which ranges between 10 and 90. —
Other requirements
General requirements
- An honours degree or equivalent in Maritime, Transport, Logistics, Business, Management or related studies.
- Applicants with an unclassified degree and significant relevant industrial experience may be considered.
or
- Evidence of experiential learning in the maritime industry, such as a Master Mariner certificate.
- Other qualifications considered by the course team to be of similar academic level to the above.
or
- a non-UK equivalent qualification
Tuition Fee
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International
15600 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 15600 GBP per year and a duration of 12 months. -
EU/EEA
7800 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 7800 GBP per year and a duration of 12 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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