The MSc Shipping Operations at Southampton Solent University is designed for ambitious maritime professionals seeking to advance into shore-based management roles. In today's global maritime industry, mastering complex challenges in risk and safety management, legal processes, and operational efficiency is crucial. This postgraduate programme equips you with the advanced analytical and strategic skills necessary to navigate these complexities, fostering a deeper understanding of international maritime contexts and business research methodologies. It is ideal for those looking to formalise their extensive experience with academic rigour.
You will study this Masters Degree online, part-time, over two years, allowing you to balance your professional development with your current career. The curriculum integrates core modules in international maritime context, business research skills, and postgraduate study, alongside specialised options in risk and safety management, including legal aspects and safety culture. Your learning culminates in a significant project, enabling you to apply your knowledge to a real-world issue. You will graduate with enhanced expertise, prepared for leadership positions such as fleet manager, port operations manager, or maritime administration manager.