Program Overview
This maritime business degree provides a comprehensive understanding of the industry, preparing students for immediate contributions in the workplace. Through real-world problem-solving, industry placements, and a global network of peers, graduates gain the skills and connections necessary for success in the maritime sector. Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers and the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, this program offers a holistic approach to maritime business management.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Taught by professionally qualified staff, you will develop a strong understanding of the industry, and get opportunities to pursue valuable work experience as part of a placement. The maritime business sector is vast and fast moving, multidisciplinary and strongly influenced by geopolitical change. With shipping responsible for approximately 90% of the movement of global trade, the importance of good management is clear – and this course delivers the essential package to meet the needs of today's maritime business environment. Offering a holistic overview of the industry, alongside insider knowledge and understanding of the way in which this complex and dynamic industry operates, the course is designed to prepare you to make an immediate contribution in the workplace. Taught by a dedicated team with a wide range of experience and knowledge, and as part of a large cohort of students from around the globe, you will develop a truly international network of professional peers and connections, along with a deep appreciation of variations in cultural and business practices.
Outline:
Year One
Core modules
- Shipping Business
- Global Trades
- Data Science
- Shipping Economics
- Vessel Operations
- Maritime Organisations
Year Two
Core modules
- Ship Management and Operations
- Carriage of Goods by Sea
- Digital Business and E-commerce
- Chartering Practice
- Accounting for Decision Makers
- Cargo Insurance
Placement Year
Placement Year
Between years two and three of your course, you'll be able to take a year out from studying to work within your chosen industry gaining valuable work experience. The course team and our careers service will help you with finding a placement.
Final Year
Core modules
- Dissertation
- Strategic Management
- Marine Insurance
- Maritime Sustainability
- Financial Management
Assessment:
You may be assessed by a combination of:
- Assignments
- Group work
- Group presentations
- Individual presentations
- Written exams
Teaching:
You will learn by:
- Directed learning
- Collaborative learning
- Guided learning
Careers:
Course graduates have gone on to find roles with a wide range of companies, including:
- Bibby, Aberdeen
- Allports, Southampton
- Braemar Seascope, Sarzana
- Galbraiths London
- Lloyd’s Register, London
- Odjfjell Tankers, Bergen
- Cargill, Geneva
- Carnival UK, Southampton
- Baltic line, Bergen
- DP World Southampton
- Sustainable Shipping Initiative
- International Maritime Organisation
- DHL
Other:
- The course is accredited by the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS) and the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT).
- Students have the opportunity to undertake a year-long full-time work placement between the second and third years of their degree.
- Solent Business School, winner of the Outstanding Higher Education Training Provider of the Year at the CMI Awards 2022, holds the Small Business Charter.
- Solent is one of only 62 Business Schools to have this acknowledgement of excellence in working with SMEs.
- Study in the heart of Southampton – a major hub in the UK and European maritime and shipping industry.
- You will study real-world problems derived from the industry and work on projects with clients including Red Funnel, Ocean Infinity, and more.
UK, EU (settled status) and Channel Island full-time fees:
£9,250 per year
International full-time fees:
£16,125 per year
UK, EU (settled status) and Channel Island placement year fee:
£1,580
International placement year fee:
£2,095
