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Netherlands Maritime University - Master Shipping and Transport Full-time (M) – (MBA)
Netherlands Maritime University
Netherlands Maritime University
| Application Deadline: | Non-EU: 1 August 2012/ EU: 31 August 2012 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 16,000 - | ||
| Location: | Rotterdam / Netherlands / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 18 months | Start Date: | March, September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 81 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Netherlands Maritime University
The Master Shipping and Transport program offers you a combination of extensive knowledge and skills training, enabling you to fulfil management positions in the shipping and transport industry. As a participant of the program you will be exposed to a multidisciplinaryview on maritime, port, transport and logistics issues and to complex management problems.
The full-time Master program is offered at two locations in the world; in Rotterdam, The Netherlands (starting in September) and in Gwangyang, South-Korea (starting in March)!
NMU offers a full-time and part-time program. For more information about the part-time program in Rotterdam, please see the separate information account.
After completion of the Master Shipping and Transport, you will have gained the necessary knowledge and skills to fulfill management positions in the shipping and transport industry. You will be able to solve complicated management issues independently. Moreover, you will have a multidisciplinary view on maritime, transport and logistic issues and all its aspects.
Throughout the program you will need to apply your knowledge and skills on a strategical level on a variety of subjects such as:
* Means of transport and principles of all inbound and outbound maritime port modalities;
* Cross-functional and interdisciplinary cooperation between all actors in the maritime industry during planning, design and operational processes; International maritime politics;
* Different organisational perspectives on strategy, crewing and manning (human resources management) fleet and cargo operations, shipping finance and accounting, management, policies;
* Managing implications in social and environmental welfare. The curriculum is specifically tailored to subjects, issues and insights on maritime management. The courses consist of lectures, workshops, case-studies and excursions.
The program leads to the Degree of Master (M) in Shipping and Transport.
Contents
The Master program consists of 21 courses with a combined study load of 60 credits and a thesis assignment with a study load of 21 credits. This credit system is derived from the standardised system (ECTS) for measuring study load as a way to facilitate international mobility. One ECTS credit represents 28 hours of full-time study, 60 credits represent one full-time year of study.
The courses in the program:
Shipping & Transport Introduction, Supply Chain Management, Applied Management Science, Shipping & Port Economics, Ocean Management & Marine Policy, Maritime Policies & Governmental Politics, Shipping, Trade and Transportation Law, Corporate Maritime Management & Strategy, Cargo Operations Management, Maritime Finance & Controlling Management, Human Resources Management in Shipping, Human Resources Development in Shipping, Ship Broking & Chartering, The Business of Shipbuilding, Sale & Purchase, Fleet Management, Transport Security, Marine Survey and Safety Management, Port Management & Design, Inland Waterways and Water Transport, Specialisations: Marine Engineering,Port, Fairway and Waterway Design Research Methodology, Thesis Assignment
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
More informationRequirements
Admission requirements:
- A Bachelor degree in a relevant subject and two years job experience;
Or
- A Bachelor degree and two years job experience in a relevant field.
Demonstrated proficiency in the English language is required. All course participants must be able to read with ease, follow lectures and express their thoughts in fluent written and spoken English.
o TOEFL
> 550 Paper based
> 213 Computer based
> 79 Internet based
o IELTS > 6.5
o TOEIC > 800
When applying, candidates are expected to submit:
- Application Form; can be downloaded from See column on the right side of every page on this website
- Curriculum Vitae
- Diploma certificate of Bachelor education
- Transcript of Academic Record/Grade overview in English or GMAT Record >500
- Study motivation Letter
- Letter of Recommendation from (current) employer
- English Language test result
(Refer to or for test centres in your area. Note that Netherlands Maritime University has a TOEFL code, which means that you can send your test result electronically to our admission centre. The TOEFL-code is 3617.)
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | 1 years |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 550 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 213 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 79 |
Accreditation
The Master Shipping and Transport program has been accredited by the Dutch Flemish Organisation for Accreditation (NVAO).
NMU is ISO9001 certified. The ISO quality management system ensures that the organisation continuously strives for improvement and enhancement of the education process in all its facets. The Netherlands Maritime University's quality management system is audited by: DNV.
Ask a Question
You can contact Mr. Maurice Jansen to ask a question about Netherlands Maritime University - Master Shipping and Transport full-time (M) at Netherlands Maritime University.
Relevant Links
- Netherlands Maritime University
- Netherlands Maritime University
- City guide
- Municipality website
- StudyinHolland.nl : Information on why and what to study in The Netherlands.
- Information on immigration requirements for study in The Netherlands
- Governmental Dutch immigration and nationalisation service
- Studychoice.nl: Make a personal comparison of university programmes in The Netherlands
- Student Experiences about The Netherlands - STeXX.eu
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