Diploma in Maritime Business Management
The North West Kent College and Lloyd’s Maritime Academy have joined to offer a distance learning qualification that prepares you for a management role in today’s global maritime industry.
The Diploma in Maritime Business Management provides both the industry knowledge and management skills needed to lead a successful business in the shipping and maritime logistics field. Students will not only gain a detailed foundation of knowledge in maritime economics, logistics, regulations, insurance, policy and law. They will also acquire competencies in key areas of maritime administration and organisational leadership such as planning, human resources, ship operations, marketing and financial management.
The importance of the maritime industry to the world economy cannot be understated. About 90% of world trade is carried by the international shipping industry. The career opportunities for professionals working in or alongside this sector can be great. For success in this field, aspiring or existing managers must have a thorough and up-to-date understanding of the forces and frameworks which drive and shape the maritime industry, as well as the key administrative and leadership skills needed in globally competitive organisations.
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Further Details
The course covers:
- Maritime Economics
- Management Concepts and their application in the Maritime Industry
- Maritime Law
- Maritime Administration, Operations and Crew Management
- International Maritime Regulations and Codes
- Marine Insurance
- Chartering Policy and Marketing Strategy
- Maritime Financial Management
- Maritime Logistics
The diploma is designed for anyone in the maritime industry who wants to move into a new or more senior management role, or who has worked in management but has never had any formal management qualifications. From ship-board officers looking to a shore-side management role, to shore-based employees aiming to broaden their skills and enhance their career prospects; from maritime professionals seeking to broaden their employment horizons, to shipping companies who wish to develop their experienced staff and enhance the management efficiency of their business.
Whatever your motivation, this programme is uniquely designed to provide professional development with minimal impact on your work and other commitments. Being delivered by distance learning, you can gain a qualification without having to travel or take time away from work. Materials are available online for you to download and study when it suits you. Tutorial support is offered throughout the course via an online forum, where you can also network with your fellow students.
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