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Maritime Business Management

Masters of Science

The Master of Science in Maritime Business Management (MSMB) prepares professionals to lead and succeed in the dynamic, interconnected global maritime industry. As maritime organizations navigate rapid technological change, evolving regulations, complex supply chains, and growing demands for sustainability, the industry needs leaders who can think strategically, adapt to change, and drive meaningful results.

Through a dynamic curriculum focused on maritime business, leadership, finance, strategy, and global operations, students develop the knowledge and skills needed to navigate complex challenges and seize emerging opportunities. The program equips current and aspiring maritime professionals with the expertise to make informed decisions, lead organizations, and create value across the maritime sector and beyond.

Built for working professionals, the MSMB combines the flexibility of a 100% online learning environment with the engagement and connection of live, synchronous classes. Delivered in an accelerated 17-month executive format, the program includes nine three-credit courses and a four-credit capstone course, for a total of 31 credits.

 

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With 90% of global commerce moving via ship, and with other maritime-related sectors such as off-shore wind expanding, qualified maritime professional managers are needed to meet the ever increasing needs of the maritime industry and related enterprises.
 


The MSMBM’s curriculum balances core business management courses, such as financial analytics and organizational behavior, with specific maritime industry related topics, such as Maritime Law and Global supply chain management.

 


The MSMBM program includes a combination of:

  • Lectures;
  • Group discussions and exercises;
  • Case-study analysis;
  • Project research;
  • Group and individual presentations;
  • Table-top, workshop and other team-building and problem-solving exercises.  
  • Readings from textbooks, case studies, peer-reviewed articles, professional journals,  doctrinal manuals and emergency management-related hand books
  • Research papers on relevant topics and course readings;
  • Tests and examinations;
  • Book and maritime journal article reviews;
  • The MSMBM capstone seminar is designed to develop research, analytical, briefing and writing skills to assist students in identifying a maritime-related  problem in their organization, community or related to a global issue and developing sound recommendations.  The capstone seminar develops analytical competencies and written and oral communications skills, all critical for operating in any professional environment.  

 

 

  •  Maritime-based logistics and supply chain operations processes, tools, and best practices;
  • Skills to work effectively as an organizational manager and communicate and coordinate effectively with employees, service partners and customers in the maritime industry;
  • Legal and regulatory considerations impacting the maritime industry;
  • Risk assessment skills to Identify threats to maritime security and supply chains;
  • Fundamental financial management concepts central to the maritime industry in performing sound financial analysis and planning; 
  • Research, analytical and communications skills to formulate practical and implementable maritime-based organization strategies and plans to enhance maritime operations and better manage and mitigate risks and threats to maritime operations;
  • Skills and knowledge to create, coordinate and implement policies to assist enterprises and organizations in more effectively operating in the global market and complying with relevant maritime laws and regulations;
  • Appropriate maritime law and maritime-related human resource regulations and best practices in managing personnel in the maritime environment;