CURSOS.- Online Master's degree for senior professionals in the shipping industry
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- Distance learning - study anywhere in the world
- Preparation for shore-based career development
- Part time, so study without interrupting work
- A study of higher level skills in shipping
- Accredited by IMarEST
Enrol now for 2014 September intake
A new route to career progression
This Master's degree programme aims to cater for students that have a wealth of professional expertise and practical experience and are likely to be very motivated.
- It provides a flexible, accessible, structured, and interactive programme of study
- It develops specialised knowledge and skills in the areas of ship safety management or human resource aspects of shipping operations.
- It is designed to meet the needs of the maritime industries and the career aspirations of students
The course enables experienced shipping industry professionals to succeed in management positions ashore and to apply their learning to identify and solve complex, real-life issues and problems through work-related assignments and workplace projects.
The course also develops students’ general managerial abilities of time management, influencing skills, report writing, presentations, and career management.
Download the 2014 MSc Shipping Operations prospectus
Unique learning delivered fully online
Serving seafarers and shipping industry professionals have demanding jobs that may take them to different parts of the world, and so need to be able to study wherever they are and whenever they can.
This postgraduate programme is offered fully online by distance learning using Solent University’s virtual learning environment (SOL), a web based platform that is accessible from anywhere in the world, day or night. Students learn as part of an on-line community of tutors, fellow students, library, and student support services just as they would if they went to the university itself. Each student has his or her own dedicated academic tutor and study partner, and studying online is made interesting, interactive, and engaging with forums, wikis, reflective journals, and video presentations. Additionally, shipping industry experts are involved in the programme and in the mentoring of work-based projects, which enhances the value of the students’ learning.
Industry focus
The teaching on the course is founded on current issues, as well as case studies, and is drawn from the extensive experience of the academic staff through their research and representation at IMO and other important shipping organisations. Industry experts also contribute to the programme and mentor students in their work-based projects and the development of their professional 
skills. The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) accredits this course and students can register for Chartered Marine Technologist status after successful completion of the programme.
Course Content
Year One
Core units:
- Postgraduate and Self-managed Study
- International Maritime Context
- Business Research Skills
- Professional Skills and Practice Portfolio.
Option units:
You have the option to follow the Safety Management Strand or the Human Element Strand.
Safety Management Strand:
- Risk & Safety Management
- Legal Process.
Human Element Strand:
- Strategic Management of the Human Element
- Maritime Talent Management.
Year Two
Core units:
- Project.
Option units:
Safety Management Strand:
- Safety Culture
- Accident Investigation and Organisational Learning.
Human Element Strand:
- Performance and Reward Management
- Employee Relations and Engagement.
Download MSc Shipping Operations prospectus