Graduate Certificate in Maritime Management

Program Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Maritime Management equips individuals with the skills and knowledge to navigate the challenges of the maritime industry. Through a combination of core and elective units, students gain expertise in management, finance, maritime economics, and commercial ship management. This program empowers graduates to pursue careers in the dynamic and rewarding maritime sector.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Overview:

The Graduate Certificate in Maritime Management is a perfect course for individuals seeking to pursue a career in the maritime industry. The maritime industry is at the forefront of international trade, offering dynamic work environments and exciting career opportunities. This program empowers graduates with the ability to develop solutions for intricate challenges encountered in the maritime industry. The curriculum consists of four units providing skills and knowledge for effectively managing maritime business and transport activities. These units are designed to enhance students' managerial and analytical skills, aiding in their career progression. The course serves as a pathway to the Graduate Diploma of Maritime Management and the MBA in Maritime Management.

Objectives:

• To synthesize key concepts of the maritime industry for informed decision-making in diverse contexts.
• To analyze maritime management issues to contribute to the development of organizational strategies.
• To effectively communicate maritime management concepts to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.

Outline:

Program Structure:

The Graduate Certificate in Maritime Management comprises four units of study. Students must select at least two units from the core unit list, while the remaining units can be chosen from the option unit list.

Core Units:

• Management
• Finance for Decision-Making
• Maritime Economics for Managers
• Commercial Ship Management

Option Units:

• Port Management and Strategy
• Maritime Law
• International Maritime Policy
• Business Analytics and Operations Research
• Strategic Management

Course Schedule:

• Semester 1
• Core units: Management, Maritime Economics for Managers
• Option units: Port Management and Strategy, Strategic Management
• Semester 2
• Core units: Finance for Decision-Making, Commercial Ship Management
• Option units: Maritime Law, International Maritime Policy, Business Analytics and Operations Research

Module Descriptions:

Each unit is further divided into modules, covering different aspects of maritime management.

• Management
• Module 1: Introduction to Management
• Module 2: Planning
• Module 3: Organizing
• Module 4: Leading
• Module 5: Controlling
• Finance for Decision-Making
• Module 1: Financial Accounting
• Module 2: Managerial Accounting
• Module 3: Financial Management
• Module 4: Investment Analysis
• Module 5: Risk Management
• Maritime Economics for Managers
• Module 1: Introduction to Maritime Economics
• Module 2: Demand and Supply in Maritime Markets
• Module 3: Pricing and Competition in Maritime Markets
• Module 4: Government and Maritime Markets
• Commercial Ship Management
• Module 1: Introduction to Commercial Ship Management
• Module 2: Ship Chartering
• Module 3: Ship Operations
• Module 4: Ship Finance
• Module 5: Ship Management Legal Issues
• Port Management and Strategy
• Module 1: Introduction to Port Management
• Module 2: Port Planning and Development
• Module 3: Port Operations and Management
• Module 4: Port Marketing and Promotion
• Module 5: Port Regulation and Governance
• Maritime Law
• Module 1: Introduction to Maritime Law
• Module 2: Carriage of Goods by Sea
• Module 3: Salvage
• Module 4: General Average
• Module 5: Maritime Liens and Mortgages
• International Maritime Policy
• Module 1: Introduction to International Maritime Policy
• Module 2: International Maritime Organizations
• Module 3: International Maritime Conventions
• Module 4: International Maritime Disputes
• Module 5: Global Maritime Governance
• Business Analytics and Operations Research
• Module 1: Introduction to Business Analytics and Operations Research
• Module 2: Data Analysis and Visualization
• Module 3: Optimization Techniques
• Module 4: Simulation Modeling
• Module 5: Case Studies in Maritime Logistics and Transport
• Strategic Management
• Module 1: Introduction to Strategic Management
• Module 2: Strategic Planning
• Module 3: Strategic Implementation
• Module 4: Strategic Control