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School of Law & Business Administration

PROGRAM

International Trade and Shipping Management

MSc

The Master’s Degree Program in International Trade and Maritime Management is funded by the public sector, provides students with the necessary knowledge and equips them with the appropriate resources to be able to develop business skills in the field of international trade.

Recognized by DOATAP as being of equal status with equivalent of Greek universities.

International Trade and Shipping Management

Level of study: Master

Language of instruction: English

Type of study: Distance learning

Duration of study:
3 academic semesters (full-time)

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To successfully complete the programme, students must complete 90 ECTS credits. The compulsory courses have a total of 48 ECTS, while 12 ECTS are shared between elective courses, and the remaining 30 ECTS are attributed to the Dissertation.

Following the structure of the programmes offered at such institutions as the London School of Economics and Birkbeck College, University of London, the programme will be offered in the afternoons to accommodate working students. Each course will be offered over a 2-week period providing 36 contact hours over 12 days along with progress and final examination. 3 compulsory courses and one elective will be offered during the first and second semesters. The third semester solely focuses on the production of the Dissertation.

Course Category ECTS
Compulsory Courses 48
Elective Courses 12
Thesis 30
Free Elective 0
Σύνολο 90

 

Compulsory Courses

The student must complete 48 credit units (ECTS), from the list below:

No. Code Course Title ECTS
1 DLITSM501 TRADE AND TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT AND ECONOMICS 8
2 DLITSM502 INTERNATIONAL MARITIME LAW AND CARRIAGE OF GOODS 8
3 DLITSM503 LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT 8
4 DLITSM505 SHIP MANAGEMENT 8
5 DLITSM506 RESEARCH METHODS 8
6 DLITSM507 COMMODITY TRADES 8

 

 

The student must complete 12 teaching hours (ECTS), from the following list:

No. Code Course Title ECTS
1 DLITSM512 COMMERCIAL MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS 6
2 DLITSM513 BANKING AND FINANCE 6
3 DLITSM514 ECONOMICS OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND TRANSPORT 6
4 DLITSM516 MARITIME SUSTAINABILITY MANAGEMENT I 6
5 DLITSM517 MARITIME SUSTAINABILITY MANAGEMENT II 6
6 DLITSM519 OIL AND GAS MANAGEMENT 6

 

Διπλωματική

The student must complete 30 teaching hours (ECTS), from the list below:

No. Code Course Title ECTS
1 DLITSM520 DISSERTATION 30

The student’s evaluation and the final grade of each course result from the netting of the graded educational activities during the semester and the final examination.

No. Code Course Title ECTS
1 ITSM501 INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND SHIPPING MANAGEMENT 8
2 ITSM502 INTERNATIONAL MARITIME LAW AND CARRIAGE OF GOODS 8
3 ITSM503 LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT 8
4 ELECTIVE 6
TOTAL 30
No. Code Course Title ECTS
1 ITSM505 SHIP MANAGEMENT 8
2 ITSM506 RESEARCH METHODS 8
3 ITSM507 COMMODITY TRADES 8
4 ELECTIVE 8
TOTAL 6
No. Code Course Title ECTS
1 ITSM520 DISSERTATION 30
TOTAL 30

The Master’s Degree Program in International Trade and Maritime Management offers a modern and interdisciplinary approach to global trade, international transport and supply chains. It combines legal, economic and administrative dimensions of shipping and international trade, highlighting their connection to economic development and globalization.

Students gain substantial knowledge of the shipping and commercial industry, developing skills in assessing risks, seizing opportunities and making strategic decisions.

The program offers the possibility of specialization in one of three specific areas:

  • Commercial Management, with an emphasis on commercial ship management and oil and gas business management,
  • Maritime Sustainability Management, through the study of green shipping and sustainable development,
  • Financial Management, covering the fields of banking and shipping financing, as well as the economics of maritime transport and international trade.

The program prepares graduates for careers in fields such as shipping management, logistics, import-export, insurance, ship finance and international trade and transport organizations.

Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the structures, processes and institutional frameworks of international trade and shipping in the modern global environment.
  • Plan, develop and implement strategies and activities related to international trade and shipping management, understanding their connection to economic and business systems.
  • Utilize research methods and analytical tools for knowledge production and continuing studies at an advanced research level.
  • Develop collaborations with academic and research institutions, contributing to the exchange of knowledge, good practices and innovation.
  • Strengthen communication and cooperation between universities, research groups and organizations active in the fields of trade, transport and shipping at local, regional and international levels.

Candidates should hold a tertiary degree from a recognized University. Holders of a degree in Business Administration or any other relevant field are welcome, provided that they have significant work experience in an administrative position within a business environment. In addition, candidates with professional qualifications, such as membership in the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers, or a Certificate of Competence as Master 1st Class or Chief Engineer, are also welcome, provided that they are accompanied by satisfactory experience in the business sector.

Admission Criteria

In order to be admitted to the postgraduate study program, candidates are required to hold a Higher Education degree from a higher education institution in Greece (A.E.I., T.E.I.) or abroad (recognized by DOATAP).

Required Documents

  • Filled in University Admission Application
  • Copy of Identification Card
  • Copy of Degree and Detailed Grades of University/Technical Institute Degree
  • Copy of Master’s Degree and Detailed Grades (if available)
  • Letter of Recommendation (from a professor or employer)
  • CV
  • Statement of Research Interests
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency (for English-speaking programs)

Application Submission and Evaluation Process

All of the above supporting documents are collected and sent to the email address info@frederick.ac.cy

Subsequently, the Program Committee evaluates the candidate’s file and officially informs them of the outcome of the procedure, sending a relevant decision approving or rejecting the registration application.

In case of approval of the application, the candidate is informed about the next steps of the process and receives all the necessary information for the start of their studies.