Program Overview
Solent University's Maritime Business degree equips students with a comprehensive understanding of the maritime industry, covering shipping, logistics, finance, and management. Through a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical skills, graduates are prepared for successful careers in various maritime roles, including shipbroking, chartering, and supply chain management. The program is accredited by industry-leading organizations and offers opportunities for industry engagement and practical experience.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Maritime Business degree at Solent University provides students with the essential skills and knowledge to succeed in the fast-paced maritime business environment. The program offers a holistic overview of the industry, covering topics such as shipping, logistics, finance, and management. Students will gain an understanding of the complex and dynamic nature of the maritime industry and develop the analytical and problem-solving skills necessary to make an immediate contribution in the workplace.
Outline:
Year 1
- Shipping Business: Provides a foundation in the fundamentals of shipping as a business, including commercial law and practice.
- Global Trades: Explores the relationship between supply and demand for natural resources and the development of trade routes.
- Data Science: Develops skills in summarizing and communicating numerical information and dealing with complex data.
- Shipping Economics: Introduces the economics of the main maritime trades, including the impact of the shipping cycle and freight markets.
- Vessel Operations: Examines vessel requirements for various commodities and specialized vessels, considering technological advancements and sustainability.
- Maritime Organizations: Provides an overview of the organization of shipping companies, ports, and other firms involved in the transportation of goods and people.
Year 2
- Ship Management and Operations: Covers the operations of a range of vessels and the regulations in place to ensure safety and compliance.
- Carriage of Goods by Sea: Provides a comprehensive understanding of the commercial and legal issues involved in the carriage of goods by sea.
- Digital Business and E-commerce: Demonstrates the impact of information technology on business functions such as manufacturing, logistics, and commerce.
- Chartering Practice: Provides a practical understanding of ship brokering and chartering.
- Accounting for Decision Makers: Teaches students to interpret financial accounting information and make informed decisions.
- Cargo Insurance: Introduces the principles of marine insurance and covers the various cargo clauses and exclusions.
Year 3
- Dissertation: An extensive research project that allows students to develop critical analysis and evaluation skills.
- Strategic Management: Explores the issues of strategic management in complex environments and the processes for addressing them.
- Marine Insurance: Explains the principles of dividing risk between hull and P&I insurance and covers the circumstances in which risks can be covered and indemnities recovered.
- Maritime Sustainability: Focuses on the principles of sustainability and the global implications of sustainable development.
- Financial Management: Examines investment appraisal, sources of funds, and risk management strategies in a maritime context.
Assessment:
Students are assessed through a combination of assignments, group work, group presentations, individual presentations, and written exams.
Teaching:
The program is taught by a dedicated team of experienced faculty with a wide range of knowledge and expertise. The teaching methods include directed learning, collaborative learning, and guided learning.
Careers:
Graduates of the Maritime Business degree have gone on to successful careers in various roles within the maritime industry, including shipbrokers, chartering, ship management, port and terminal management, shipping analysts, freight forwarding logistics professionals, and supply chain specialists.
Other:
- The program is accredited by the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS) and the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT).
- Students have the opportunity to participate in an annual maritime conference with industry professionals.
- The program offers a foundation year option for students who do not meet the direct entry requirements.
- Students can choose to undertake a placement year in industry between their second and third years.
- UK, EU (settled status) and Channel Island full-time fees: £9,250 per year
- International full-time fees: £16,125 per year
