BSc (Hons) Shipping and Port Management

The Shipping and Port Management BSc (Hons) course offered by Solent University provides a comprehensive understanding of shipping and port management, an area of expertise that's in high demand across the maritime industry. The course offers a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical skills, providing a holistic understanding of the industry, with an emphasis on leadership and management. Course Content: The curriculum covers key areas in shipping and port management with modules on maritime business and economics, maritime law and insurance, port and shipping logistics, and port design and harbour engineering. The course also includes industry-specific programs such as Digital Techniques: Ports, and Maritime Business and Economics.Key Modules: Some of the main modules include Understanding Organisations, Shipping Operations, and Maritime Law & Insurance, and Finance & Decision Making. In their final year, students will undertake a research project and can choose to study a module in Global Strategic Management.Accreditations: Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS) and the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), those graduating from this course will have exemptions from professional examinations.Future Careers: Graduates can expect to find roles in areas like marine insurance, freight forwarding, port management, and shipping operations. Opportunities are also available with ship and port agencies, freight consultancies, and maritime regulatory authorities. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.