General information
More than 90% of the World’s trade is transported by ships.
Shipping is one of the most important sectors in the global economy. As a globally competitive industry, it is not influenced by the current situation in the Greek economy.
The MSc in Shipping Management is designed to develop professionals equipped with the skills, knowledge and expertise required for a successful career in the demanding and highly competitive world of Shipping.
The program provides students with a holistic and in depth knowledge of the most important issues in modern commercial shipping. Students will gain solid foundations of ship management, maritime economics, ship technology, chartering, maritime law, insurance, risk and strategic management, which are particularly relevant for companies in this sector.
Full Time and Part Time mode: The program commences every September and is offered on a full-time (12 months) and part-time (24months) basis. All courses -for the full-time and the part-time participants- are held in the evening.
Highlights of the Program
A generic shipping program: Rather than being a specialized shipping program, the MSc in Shipping Management provides a thorough and deep understanding of all the major theories and practices that can be encountered in a modern shipping company. Holistic knowledge of the operations of a shipping company is of primary importance for those who want to start their careers in shipping.
Academic rigor with practical know-how: The program balances academic rigor with practical experience in order to serve the needs of tomorrow’s ship managers in the most effective ways. Specialized shipping workshops will be delivered by distinguished industry speakers providing in-depth insight into the cutting edge of shipping practice.
Ideal location: The program is offered in Greece, a country with a long-standing tradition in shipping. Greek ship-owners control more than 16% of the world merchant fleet and hold a leading position in the global maritime shipping market. More than seven hundred Greek shipping companies are situated in Piraeus and the surrounding areas.
Links to the industry: the program is strongly supported by the Greek shipping community. Students will benefit from the close links between ALBA and the Greek Shipping community.
The MSc in Shipping is designed for:
- Recent graduates looking for a career within the shipping industry
- Shipping professionals who wish to enrich their know-how and improve their professional status
- Officers of the Merchant Marine serving both at sea & onshore
- Members of family businesses preparing to take on increasing responsibility in their companies
- Young professionals with the determination to enter the shipping industry
The program commences every September and is offered on a full-time (12 months) and part-time (24months) basis. All courses -for the full-time and the part-time participants- are held in the evening. It is accredited by the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers and the Hellenic Shipbrokers Association (HSA).
Curriculum Full Time Mode
Period 1 (September – October)
Core Courses
- Maritime Economics (28 contact hours)
- Ship Technology (28 contact hours)
Workshops
- Business Writing
- Presentation Skills
Period 2 (November – December)
Core Courses
- Financial Fundamentals Workshop (7 contact hours)
- Quantitative Methods for Business (28 contact hours)
- Ship Management (28 contact hours)
Period 3 (January – February)
Core Courses
- Maritime Law (28 contact hours)
- HR in Shipping (14 contact hours)
- International Shipping Policy (28 contact hours)
Period 4 (March – April)
Core Courses
- Maritime Accounting Workshop (7 contact hours)
- Marine Insurance & Carriage of Goods by Sea (28 contact hours)
- Shipping Finance (28 contact hours)
Period 5 (May – June)
Core Course Ship Chartering & Charterparty Analysis (28 contact hours)
AND Dissertation (56 contact hours)
OR Internship (56 contact hours)
OR TWO Modules
Strategic Management for Shipping Services (28 contact hours)
Liner Shipping & Ports (28 contact hours)
*1 credit (14 contact hours) is equal to 3.2 ECTS
**The school reserves the right to reexamine the structure of all academic programs and proceed to any necessary changes in the total year schedules.
Through the MSc in Shipping Management Program, you will:
- Acquire an in depth knowledge of the concepts and the processes involved in the management of a shipping company
- Become familiar with technical terms and particularities of ocean-going vessels
- Be able to identify and discuss legal issues which rise in international transport transactions
- Become up to date with the latest trends and issues in the shipping industry and be able to evaluate their impact on it
- Understand the sources of risk that modern shipping companies face and identify the range of company strategies available in the context of industry constraints
- Develop global viewpoint and a critical way of thinking
Content
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Venue
Athens, Greece
MSc in Shipping Management
6-8 Xenias Str.,115 28 Athens
Application
Click here to apply: https://applications.alba.edu.gr/
Cost:
<p>Tuition Fees for entry year September 2016: €12,500 payable in installments</p> <p><a href="http://www.alba.edu.gr/scholarships">Scholarships</a></p>
Prerequisites:
We are looking for graduates with good honors degrees in any discipline such as Business, Economics, Law, Commercial or Civil Engineering, Maritime Transport etc.
Work experience or any other professional qualification, although it is strongly recommended and will be considered an advantage, is not a requirement for admission.
Officers of the Merchant Marine, the Hellenic Navy and the Coastal Guards, serving both at sea and onshore, are encouraged to apply.
The program is also targeted at shipping professionals who wish to enrich their know-how and improve their professional status, while remaining in employment.
To apply to the MSc in Shipping Management Program, applicants should meet all the following criteria:
- Hold a good bachelor’s degree in any discipline or have a Diploma of a Merchant Marine. You may be advised to attend a preparatory mini-course in economics if you have no economic background
- Provide evidence of fluency in the English language. Candidates are required to either hold the Proficiency or the TOEFL (with a score of 100 and above), or IELTS (with a score of 7.0 and above), or a bachelor's degree from a university where all courses were taught in English
Application Procedure:
There are two options to apply for this program:
- Application Online (fill out the application form, scan and submit your documents, then send the original copies to ALBA).
- Application form in hard copy (available to download through the Application online system) send to the office along with the original copies.
Candidates to be considered for this Program must submit the following documents:
- ALBA application form including recent photograph in jpeg format (or two photos in print)
- Two letters of recommendation
- Official transcripts as well as certified copies of degrees from each undergraduate, graduate or professional degree earned.
- Proof of competence in the English language
- Three Essays
- A minimum GMAT score of 550 or GRE score of 580 is expected
- Receipt of the application fee's deposit (60€)
Application Deadlines
Deadline for the Next Round of Admissions: September 5, 2016
Final Deadline of Admissions for International Students who requireeducational VISA: May 31, 2016
ALBA accepts applications all year round & candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. However, applications received after the beginning of the program will not be reviewed for the current intake, but will certainly be reviewed for next year's intake.
Regulations:
Graduates from the Program are eligible for three exam exemptions from the ICS Professional Qualification. In addition all MSc in Shipping Management graduates can obtain the Gnosis Certificate (S.G.C.) by attending 10 out of 24 S.G.C. seminars.
Qualification
More than 90% of the World’s trade is transported by ships.
Shipping is one of the most important sectors in the global economy. As a globally competitive industry, it is not influenced by the current situation in the Greek economy.
The MSc in Shipping Management is designed to develop professionals equipped with the skills, knowledge and expertise required for a successful career in the demanding and highly competitive world of Shipping.
The program provides students with a holistic and in depth knowledge of the most important issues in modern commercial shipping. Students will gain solid foundations of ship management, maritime economics, ship technology, chartering, maritime law, insurance, risk and strategic management, which are particularly relevant for companies in this sector.
Full Time and Part Time mode: The program commences every September and is offered on a full-time (12 months) and part-time (24months) basis. All courses -for the full-time and the part-time participants- are held in the evening.
Highlights of the Program
A generic shipping program: Rather than being a specialized shipping program, the MSc in Shipping Management provides a thorough and deep understanding of all the major theories and practices that can be encountered in a modern shipping company. Holistic knowledge of the operations of a shipping company is of primary importance for those who want to start their careers in shipping.
Academic rigor with practical know-how: The program balances academic rigor with practical experience in order to serve the needs of tomorrow’s ship managers in the most effective ways. Specialized shipping workshops will be delivered by distinguished industry speakers providing in-depth insight into the cutting edge of shipping practice.
Ideal location: The program is offered in Greece, a country with a long-standing tradition in shipping. Greek ship-owners control more than 16% of the world merchant fleet and hold a leading position in the global maritime shipping market. More than seven hundred Greek shipping companies are situated in Piraeus and the surrounding areas.
Links to the industry: the program is strongly supported by the Greek shipping community. Students will benefit from the close links between ALBA and the Greek Shipping community.
The MSc in Shipping is designed for:
- Recent graduates looking for a career within the shipping industry
- Shipping professionals who wish to enrich their know-how and improve their professional status
- Officers of the Merchant Marine serving both at sea & onshore
- Members of family businesses preparing to take on increasing responsibility in their companies
- Young professionals with the determination to enter the shipping industry
The program commences every September and is offered on a full-time (12 months) and part-time (24months) basis. All courses -for the full-time and the part-time participants- are held in the evening. It is accredited by the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers and the Hellenic Shipbrokers Association (HSA).
Curriculum Full Time Mode
Period 1 (September – October)
Core Courses
- Maritime Economics (28 contact hours)
- Ship Technology (28 contact hours)
Workshops
- Business Writing
- Presentation Skills
Period 2 (November – December)
Core Courses
- Financial Fundamentals Workshop (7 contact hours)
- Quantitative Methods for Business (28 contact hours)
- Ship Management (28 contact hours)
Period 3 (January – February)
Core Courses
- Maritime Law (28 contact hours)
- HR in Shipping (14 contact hours)
- International Shipping Policy (28 contact hours)
Period 4 (March – April)
Core Courses
- Maritime Accounting Workshop (7 contact hours)
- Marine Insurance & Carriage of Goods by Sea (28 contact hours)
- Shipping Finance (28 contact hours)
Period 5 (May – June)
Core Course Ship Chartering & Charterparty Analysis (28 contact hours)
AND Dissertation (56 contact hours)
OR Internship (56 contact hours)
OR TWO Modules
Strategic Management for Shipping Services (28 contact hours)
Liner Shipping & Ports (28 contact hours)
*1 credit (14 contact hours) is equal to 3.2 ECTS
**The school reserves the right to reexamine the structure of all academic programs and proceed to any necessary changes in the total year schedules.
There are two options to apply for this program:
- Application Online (fill out the application form, scan and submit your documents, then send the original copies to ALBA).
- Application form in hard copy (available to download through the Application online system) send to the office along with the original copies.
Candidates to be considered for this Program must submit the following documents:
- ALBA application form including recent photograph in jpeg format (or two photos in print)
- Two letters of recommendation
- Official transcripts as well as certified copies of degrees from each undergraduate, graduate or professional degree earned.
- Proof of competence in the English language
- Three Essays
- A minimum GMAT score of 550 or GRE score of 580 is expected
- Receipt of the application fee's deposit (60€)
Application Deadlines
Deadline for the Next Round of Admissions: September 5, 2016
Final Deadline of Admissions for International Students who requireeducational VISA: May 31, 2016
ALBA accepts applications all year round & candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. However, applications received after the beginning of the program will not be reviewed for the current intake, but will certainly be reviewed for next year's intake.
Through the MSc in Shipping Management Program, you will:
- Acquire an in depth knowledge of the concepts and the processes involved in the management of a shipping company
- Become familiar with technical terms and particularities of ocean-going vessels
- Be able to identify and discuss legal issues which rise in international transport transactions
- Become up to date with the latest trends and issues in the shipping industry and be able to evaluate their impact on it
- Understand the sources of risk that modern shipping companies face and identify the range of company strategies available in the context of industry constraints
- Develop global viewpoint and a critical way of thinking
We are looking for graduates with good honors degrees in any discipline such as Business, Economics, Law, Commercial or Civil Engineering, Maritime Transport etc.
Work experience or any other professional qualification, although it is strongly recommended and will be considered an advantage, is not a requirement for admission.
Officers of the Merchant Marine, the Hellenic Navy and the Coastal Guards, serving both at sea and onshore, are encouraged to apply.
The program is also targeted at shipping professionals who wish to enrich their know-how and improve their professional status, while remaining in employment.
To apply to the MSc in Shipping Management Program, applicants should meet all the following criteria:
- Hold a good bachelor’s degree in any discipline or have a Diploma of a Merchant Marine. You may be advised to attend a preparatory mini-course in economics if you have no economic background
- Provide evidence of fluency in the English language. Candidates are required to either hold the Proficiency or the TOEFL (with a score of 100 and above), or IELTS (with a score of 7.0 and above), or a bachelor's degree from a university where all courses were taught in English
Graduates from the Program are eligible for three exam exemptions from the ICS Professional Qualification. In addition all MSc in Shipping Management graduates can obtain the Gnosis Certificate (S.G.C.) by attending 10 out of 24 S.G.C. seminars.
