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PostgraduateMSc

Maritime Business and International Trade

Cardiff University
Cardiff, Wales
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Course Overview

Chart your course for global career success, exploring the economic, social, and environmental impacts of maritime business while developing skills to become a leader in the maritime industry. **Industry insights** Access industry intelligence, career advice, training and workshops with our CILT membership. **Research in practice** Guest speakers and field trips provide real-life insights on shipping research and practice. **Professional accreditation** Benefit from key, industry-specific accreditations, such as the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS). **International networking** Join a global network of alumni who studied our course. Explore the core theories and practice of maritime economics, chartering aspects and relevant contracts, on our Maritime Business and International Trade (MSc) programme. With the educational and professional needs of the competitive global shipping industry in mind, we combine high-quality research with practical application. You’ll have access to key databases, including Clarksons’ Shipping Intelligence Network, Lloyd’s List, Eikon Refinitiv, and Bloomberg. You’ll gain deep understanding of the financial aspects of shipping, including investment appraisal and financing strategies. You’ll examine the evolving role of ports and key concepts and practices in multimodal transport. Learning from both academic and consultancy expertise, you’ll attend field trips in shipping companies, ports, and organisations, such as the International Maritime Organisation, seeing the practical application of the theories you learn about in the classroom. You’ll get to know professionals from the global shipping industry who visit us as guest speakers, build relationships and explore career opportunities. **Accreditations** Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS)

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Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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60%Professional Jobs
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