MSc in Maritime Operations and Management
The Honourable Company have linked up with City University for the provision of a Masters Degree in maritime operations. This programme, run within the School of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences of City University with advice from the Honourable Company, will be attractive to students from many sectors of, and occupations within, the maritime and sea transport industries, serving both at sea and onshore, either in the UK or overseas. The typical student is likely to be holding a responsible sea-going appointment, or a middle management position in one of the various maritime occupations, and who wishes to reinforce his/her professional skills and experience in order to seek more senior positions in the same, or related, sectors of the maritime industries.The programme is delivered on a flexible, modular basis comprising short but intensive periods of attendance at the University, supported by some work-based and distance learning. Employers are encouraged to support the students through part-time release. In addition to modules related to the management of technology, the programme also offers modules in business management and related skills beyond those gained in traditional maritime service.
The programme makes use of prestigious visiting speakers to supplement core academic content. The programme benefits by advice from an industrial steering committee, which helps ensure that the programme meets the real needs of its students.
Aims and Objectives
The successful M.Sc. graduate from this course will have, on completion:
- A good understanding of maritime operations and technology, and the related business environment in which they work
- A basic understanding of business analysis, finance, human motivation, and the management of a service industry
- Technical knowledge of selected aspects of large ship design and operation and/or related maritime land-based or offshore structures, sub-sea engineering/mining, marine technology and/or research
- Education to a level suitable for taking leadership and management responsibility in a wide range of maritime activities
- An excellent command of communication, IT and presentation skills
- A proven ability to investigate a topic of some importance, assess the key issues, develop logical conclusions, and present a coherent report with recommendations for action.
Distinguishing features of the course include:
- it is based in London, a major international base for many maritime related activities
- it is designed to be run on a part-time, modular, basis for students in full time employment, not necessarily locally
- it makes use of prestigious visiting speakers to supplement core academic content
- the focus and content is guided by advice from the industrial Steering Committee
- it is a unique blend of professional, technical and management related material.
Entrance requirements
The course is aimed at potential students currently holding a responsible sea-going appointment, or a junior management position in one of the various international and global maritime occupations, and possessing the ambition to reinforce their professional skills and experience in order to seek more senior positions in the same, or related, sectors of these maritime industries. The typical student will be of graduate calibre and applications from ‘mature’ students will be encouraged.
Applicants should have one of the following:
- A recognised university degree (normally a 2:2 minimum) in an appropriate discipline.
- A Certificate of Competence as Master or Chief Engineer, Class 1 Master Mariner, Class 1 Engineer, Standards of Training Certificates and Watchkeeping Management Level Qualifications, or equivalent, and work experience in the sea transport industry to a reasonable level of responsibility, such as 1st or 2nd Officer, 2nd or 3rd Engineer, or equivalent.
- A Higher National Diploma in an appropriate discipline plus relevant professional qualifications and experience.
- Relevant experience and qualifications in the offshore industry to a reasonable level of responsibility.
The selection process may include an interview.
Views from the Industry
This course has been developed in partnership with The Honourable Company of Master Mariners. This Livery Company was founded in 1926 and seeks to encourage and maintain a high and honourable standard of ability and professional conduct in the officers of the Merchant Navy.
In addition, to ensure that the course meets the needs of prospective students and the industries in which they are (to be) employed guidance from a Steering Committee has been sought.
External members of this committee have been drawn from across a very wide spectrum of the maritime and offshore industries. They include representatives of the Merchant Navy, the Royal Navy, the Chamber of Shipping, Lloyds Register, the oil and gas industries together with the various elements of the commercial infrastructure that support these activities, such as international law, docks and harbour development, etc.
Fees
£9,000 for the 2006/7 academic year.
(£8,500 if paid in full on registration, that is, within the first month, or £3,000 in three equal instalments in October, January and April)
Contact Details
For more information about the programme contact:
Postgraduate Programmes Office
School of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences
City University
Northampton Square
London
EC1V 0HB
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)20 7040 0118
Fax: +44 (0)20 7040 0119
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