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Overview

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the shipping industry have identified that the shipping practice and business in Singapore should be elevated in order to enter into the regional and global arenas. This is a strategic development that would uplift the local business practice and knowledge to a higher echelon in the international shipping scene. Associated with this business management to that of international business and specific international shipping finance, chartering, and other related issues.

This MSc course is developed to fill the gap and provide post-graduate level and high-value education for professionals in shipping and related business; elevating them from local business management to one of the international and global business settings.

The foremost intention is for young graduates and middle-management executives working in shipping related areas an avenue for higher education. The programme will also be suitable for graduates who wish to be involved in the maritime profession. The education would provide them with necessary knowledge and tools to form the next generation of shipping executives.

This course is conducted jointly by NTU and the Norwegian School of Management (BI) and leads to the award of the MSc (Maritime) degree by NTU.

The applicant must have a good Bachelor's degree in shipping, business or equivalent or related discipline and must be a graduate of this University or such graduate of another university as the Academic Board may approve.

Prior working experience is an advantage but is not required for those who have at least a second-class honours degree or equivalent. For those without an honour’s degree, a 2-year working experience in a relevant field is recommended.

Core Subjects (Compulsory)

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MT6201 Shipping Management 1
This course introduces students to the role of maritime transport in international trade and to the specific tasks that face the executives of shipping companies and other organizations in the maritime industry.

MT6202 Shipping Management 2
This course provides student an understanding of commercial practices and the legislative and contractual framework of international shipping.

MT6104 Cross Cultural Management
This module increases participants' awareness and skills when preparing for and conducting international business negotiations. This will also require understanding the importance of intangible factors, such as core beliefs and values which characterize both national and business cultures.

MT6101 Project Management
This course addresses the considerable changes seen in recent years in areas where project work is used. The planning and organization of projects as well as their management are discussed.

Menu of Courses (Electives)
Not all Electives will be offered

MT6102 Maritime Economics
This module deals with the economic aspects of the maritime industry. Topics covered include: Patterns of maritime trade; Patterns of shipping markets; and Economics of shipping services.

MT6103 Strategic Planning
The essence of corporate strategy is the creation of sustainable competitive advantage, i.e. creating products and services that the customers perceive as valuable and unique. In this course, students will get acquainted with several models that are useful in the development of sustainable competitive advantage.

MT6105 International Business Financing and Insurance
The course deals with the major issues related to international financial management, brokering and insurance in shipping business. It is organized around four major topics: Determining economic value, economic project analysis, and financing of the project and risk assessment.

MT6198 Independent Study (Maritime Studies)
The student will conduct an independent study on an approved topic in the field of maritime studies over a period of one semester. A formal report documenting the study is required at the end of the semester.

MT6203 Regulatory Framework of Shipping
This course deals with the purposes and needs to establish international societies and regional organizations. International community and legislation. Specialized organizations with shipping interests. European Community and the fundamental principles of its shipping policy.

MT6204 Ship Operations, Brokering and Chartering
Ship Operations: Stowage plans, bunkering, crewing, maintenance, scheduling and fuel. Harbor infrastructure. Marine environment protection. Shipping safety. Legal aspects of chartering and purchase of ships. Roles of the broker and liner agent. Legislation and practice. Chartering: Operation of freight markets. Multiple charter parties. Special charter forms - Vegoil, Chemicals, Supply Ships, Towage.

MT6205 International Maritime Law and Regulations
Maritime law jurisdiction. International conventions. Standard contracts and forms. Ship owner's legal liabilities and right of limitation. Contracts of Affreightments. Salvage and general average.

MT6301 Maritime Logistics
This course examines the strategic role of shipping in global supply chains. Case studies are used to improve the students strategic logistics skills.

MT6302 Port Management
This module aims to develop a thorough grasp of different aspects of port activities by providing detailed understanding of the principles and practices of port management within the framework of overall transportation systems.

MT6303 Managing Vessel Design
This course covers the types of ships, concept and design, rules and regulations, hull form and machinery, general arrangement plan and structural design.

MT6304 Marine Insurance
The course offers a thorough introduction to the history, framework, practice, economics and legal understanding of International Marine Insurance. In addition to a historic view of the development of marine insurance and its origin, there will be an introduction to the different insurance markets and their geographical positions.

MT6401 Environmental Shipping
The objective of this course is to introduce students to the various causes of pollution to the marine and atmospheric environments due to shipping related activities. Environmental issues such as ship waste, oil pollution, anti-fouling paints, ship breaking activities, ship litter (including plastics), ballast water management and ship emissions are addressed.

MT6402 Maritime Technology
This subject introduces the basic concepts and knowledge of maritime technologies. It has been planned for students of non-naval architects and non-marine engineers. The knowledge will be useful for them to exchange thoughts and collaborate with people in the maritime industry in the future. The content covers hull forms, displacement and flotation, transverse and longitudinal stabilities, rolling, pitching and yawing, resistance and powering, propulsion systems, general arrangement, hull strength requirements, basic shipbuilding, and maritime organizations and regulations.

MT6403 Financial Theory and Applications in Shipping
This course covers the importance of financial management and the application of economic theories in shipping.

# The following courses were offered for the academic year 2005/06: MT6201, MT6301, MT6102, MT6101, MT6401, MT6304, MT6198, MT6202, MT6103, MT6104, MT6302, MT6402, MT6204.