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Maritime Operations Management, M.Sc.

  • Application Deadline
  • 12 months
    Duration

About

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

Detailed Programme Facts

  • Programme intensity Full-time
    • Full-time duration 12 months
  • Languages
    • English
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  • Delivery mode
    On Campus

English Language Requirements

You need the following IELTS score:

  • Minimum required score:

    6

    The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.

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Academic 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

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Tuition Fee

  • International

    14450 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 14450 GBP per year and a duration of 12 months.

  • EU/EEA

    7800 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 7800 GBP per year and a duration of 12 months.
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  • Home (per credit): £43.35

Living costs for Liverpool

  • 556 - 1040 GBP/month
    Living Costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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