MSc Port Management

The Port Management MSc programme offered by Liverpool John Moores University is designed to provide in-depth knowledge and understanding on the contemporary maritime industry. The course delves into the essential aspects of port management, including shipping operations, international trade and supply chain management, and is ideal for those who want a career in ports, shipping, freight forwarding, logistics, or the maritime industry.Course Content: The course provides an elaborate study of the global maritime industry with a focus on port management. It incorporates both practical and theoretical approaches to learning, touching on international trade, shipping operations, and maritime logistics. The course dives into the legal aspects of sea transport and commercial risk, port business strategy, and marine insurance. It also includes a research project allowing students to dig deeper into a subject of their choice in the field.Key Modules: The major modules in this study program include International Trade and Supply Chain Management, Shipping Operations, Ports and Intermodalism, Port Business Strategy and Planning, Research Skills, and a Dissertation project. Accreditations: The course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) and the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS), helping enhance your employability and career prospects.Future Careers: Completing the Port Management MSc can lead to a wide range of management careers in ports, shipping lines, freight forwarding firms, logistic service providers or the wider maritime sector, including strategic planning, operations, marketing, and international sales. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.