Maritime Management

Program Overview

The Master of Maritime Management (MMM) is an online program designed for working professionals seeking to enhance their skills in managing maritime operations. It offers a flexible learning format, allowing students to specialize in areas such as port management, shipping management, or fisheries management. The program equips graduates with the knowledge and expertise to navigate the challenges of the maritime sector and pursue careers in various roles, including port managers, shipping managers, and environmental managers.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Overview:

The Master of Maritime Management (MMM) is an innovative program, the first of its kind in Canada, providing professional development opportunities for working, career-minded professionals. The online program helps provide the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively manage the diversity of operations found in the challenging maritime sector. This program is offered fully online, and applicants from the global community are invited to apply.

Objectives:

• To provide working professionals with the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively manage the diversity of operations found in the challenging maritime sector.
• To offer a flexible, online learning format that accommodates the busy schedules of working professionals.
• To attract applicants from the global community and provide them with the opportunity to learn from leading experts in the field of maritime management.

Description:

The MMM program is a 30-credit hour program that can be completed in two years of part-time study. The program consists of two core courses (6 credit hours), six elective courses (18 credit hours), and a major project and report. The core courses provide students with a foundation in the principles of maritime management, including topics such as maritime law, economics, and finance. The elective courses allow students to specialize in a particular area of maritime management, such as port management, shipping management, or fisheries management. The major project and report provides students with the opportunity to apply their learning to a real-world problem in the maritime sector.

Outline:

Program Content:

The MMM program covers a wide range of topics related to maritime management, including:

• Maritime law
• Maritime economics
• Maritime finance
• Port management
• Shipping management
• Fisheries management
• Environmental management
• Risk management

Structure:

The MMM program is a 30-credit hour program that can be completed in two years of part-time study. The program consists of two core courses (6 credit hours), six elective courses (18 credit hours), and a major project and report. The core courses provide students with a foundation in the principles of maritime management, including topics such as maritime law, economics, and finance. The elective courses allow students to specialize in a particular area of maritime management, such as port management, shipping management, or fisheries management. The major project and report provides students with the opportunity to apply their learning to a real-world problem in the maritime sector.

Course Schedule:

The MMM program is offered fully online, and students can complete the program at their own pace. The program is designed to be flexible and accommodate the busy schedules of working professionals. Students can take one or two courses per semester, and they can start the program in the fall, winter, or spring semester.

Assessment:

Students in the MMM program are assessed through a variety of methods, including:

• Quizzes
• Exams
• Papers
• Presentations
• Projects
The weighting of each assessment method varies depending on the course.

Teaching:

The MMM program is taught by a team of experienced faculty members who are experts in the field of maritime management. The faculty members use a variety of teaching methods, including:

• Lectures
• Discussions
• Case studies
• Simulations
• Guest speakers
The MMM program also provides students with access to a variety of online resources, including:
• Course materials
• Discussion forums
• Virtual libraries

Careers:

Graduates of the MMM program are qualified for a variety of positions in the maritime sector, including:

• Port managers
• Shipping managers
• Fisheries managers
• Environmental managers
• Risk managers
Graduates of the MMM program are also well-prepared for careers in government, consulting, and academia.