The Master of Science in Shipping Business is designed for graduates and professionals who have seen an in-depth graduate degree education through a flexible or remote learning mode with the aim of building a management career in the maritime sector
In partnership with Business College of Athens (BCA) and Philippine Transmarine Carriers, Inc. (PTC)
Program Description
Educational Objectives
Student Outcomes
The Master of Science in Shipping Business program is designed for graduates and professionals who seek an in-depth graduate degree education through a flexible or remote learning mode with the aim of building a management career in the maritime sector.
The program teaches the theoretical concepts of the shipping business and equips its learners with the necessary skills needed to survive the competitive industry. It offers a comprehensive understanding of the rudiments of the maritime business particularly on how it operates, by clearly reflecting them in the modules offered, case studies used, and courses practically applied in the program.
It is designed to produce qualified specialists and business-oriented professionals who would pursue a career in prestigious shipping companies as charterers, shipping financiers, and other key members of the operational team by providing activities that would hone their decision-making skills, and by offering courses that would familiarize learners on the current trends and issues in the shipping business.
The Master of Science in Shipping Business program aims to produce graduates who:
1. Demonstrate a systematic understanding and critical evaluation of knowledge of shipping organizations, their global
environment, the organizations they operate in, and how they are managed;
2. Undertake in-depth analysis of relevant information in order to adapt to complex situations inherent in the management of ships operating within a globalized environment and the interaction of the business and organization with the external environment;
3. Creatively apply knowledge, together with a practical understanding and assessment of how established techniques in the shipping industry are used in the management and development of shipping businesses;
4. Implement and evaluate improvement to performance based on shipping best practices;
5. Identify and evaluate the business context and undertake decisions with limited data and information; and
6. Evaluate and integrate theory and practice by applying methodological approaches and evaluate data and solutions.
Graduates of Master of Science in Shipping Business program are expected to:
1. Understand the concept of shipping markets, the critical evaluation and understanding of the business environment, and the theories, analytic techniques, and disciplines that underpin the shipping business;
2. Apply postgraduate shipping business research in order to develop shipping strategies;
3. Conduct research using appropriate techniques as applied to the shipping business;
4. Synthesize the academic experience in order to develop new insights into understanding creative ways and theories to solve shipping problems.
5. Develop and evaluate alternative ways of dealing with shipping problems or shipping business situations in a timely manner;
6. Evaluate the impact and implications of various contemporary issues in the global and social context of the shipping business profession;
7. Utilize data analysis and modeling to investigate market trends and company performance;
8. Demonstrate strong written and verbal skills;
9. Use appropriate techniques and relevant learning resources to evaluate and integrate practice in a wide range of shipping-related situations; and
10. Practice professional, social, and ethical accountability and responsibility.
Mapúa MCL will now offer a Master of Science in Shipping Business under the MCL Mapúa-PTC College of Maritime Education and Training (CMET) and its partner company Philippine Transmarine Carriers Inc. (PTC).
Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission, applicants must be:
Application Procedure
Fill out the Online Application Form
Pay the Application Fee
Receive the Acceptance Letter
Prepare the Enrollment Requirements for Submission Online or On-site
Proceed with the Enrollment and Submission of Requirements
Mapúa-PTC College of Maritime Education and Training
(Mapúa-PTC CMET)
Contact Us
Email: [email protected].ph
Tel. no.: + 63 (49) 832-4053
- A holder of a bachelor's degree from a recognized institution of higher learning or maritime degree holders; or a Certificate of Competency
- High intellectual capacity;
- Language proficiency; and
- Satisfaction of additional University requirements such as a health clearance and other special admission requirements that may be imposed by the head of the College/Unit, through channels.
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Read the complete guidelines for enrollment through this link.
Career Opportunities
- Successful graduates of the program shall be eligible for work-based opportunities in Greece, provided by BCA College Career Office.
- BCA career office is affiliated with more than 900 Ship Management companies in Greece, having successfully placed over 8.000 alumni over the past 50 years of its operations as the leading Maritime College.
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