The MSc Maritime Business Management at the University of West London is designed for students who want to kick-start a brand-new career, boost their existing experience or change their career direction in the dynamic shipping industry, providing them with the knowledge, skills and confidence to flourish.

With Greek-owned maritime businesses supplying 22% of the world's tonnage, it is expected that there will be over 100,000 future jobs in areas where global maritime businesses have offices, such as Athens, Dubai, Limassol, London and Singapore.

This maritime business management course, delivered by the Hellenic Institute of Maritime Studies, provides students with both theoretical knowledge of maritime business and practical business skills through case studies and scenarios of actual challenges and problems from everyday business, focusing on four key areas:

• employability: graduates will be positioned favourably in the local and international shipping market; the University is in contact with most UK shipping companies to facilitate students’ career aspirations and give them a head start to those without prior work experience in the field. • industry links: strong links with the industry allow the University to invite professional experts in the maritime industry as guest lecturers, enabling students to enhance their educational experience. • balance of theory and practice: the course offers both advanced knowledge and practical skills in international shipping. • flexibility of subject area focus: the two pathways and a wide range of optional modules allow participants to focus on their desired specialisation area.

Upon successful completion, students will be ideally set to excel in their professional careers, leading to higher levels of managerial positions in shipping companies and other organisations.