ABOUT THE COURSE
Ports are the economic drivers of a country’s economy and ships are the principal mode of delivery. As countries develop and their economies grow, reliance on ships and ports also grows. Emerging and established economies require graduates who have developed a solid knowledge and understanding of operating a port successfully and managing the ships that deliver to the ports.
Studying shipping and port management at Solent University will help you to capitalise on these opportunities and equip you with the balance of modern shipping knowledge and port management expertise sought after by employers in the industry.
Our maritime academic group is comprised of staff from a wide range of maritime and shipping backgrounds, ensuring that teaching combines academic theory with a wealth of commercial knowledge. The key aim of the shipping and port management degree is for students to develop their knowledge, understanding and skills to prepare them for their future careers and give them the best opportunities to begin their chosen career path.
As a direct benefit of our accreditation from the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS) and the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), students will receive exemptions from the academic requirements for membership at either ‘chartered member’ or ‘membership level’ of CILT. In the same way, students will be entitled to exemptions from two of the ICS exams (Professional Qualifying Examinations) required to gain ICS membership (an internationally recognised mark of professionalism in the shipping industry).
YOUR FUTURE
With strong industry links, graduates are well equipped to enter a career (either in the UK or internationally) in ship or port management, port operations and management, and logistics.
Suitable roles for graduates include:
- Port management and operations
- Ship management and operations (liner and bulk shipping)
- Logistics and supply chain management
- Port agency
- Freight forwarding.
INDUSTRY LINKS
Recent speakers have represented a range of organisations including:
- Maritime London
- Maritime Coastguard Agency
- Tinto Marine
- Wallenius Wilhelmsen
- NYK Group Europe
- Martin Stopford – Director of Research, Clarksons.
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