Maritime MBA pathway

The degree allows students to obtain a traditional MBA qualification, comprised of core modules in people management, finance, operations, marketing, global business, strategy, business analytics, innovation and change management, while, crucially, also focusing on maritime operations and risk and maritime law through optional modules and a business project. This means that students can gain specialist maritime knowledge and use it to research and solve complex business management problems in the maritime sector.

Southampton is a world-renowned centre for outstanding research in maritime engineering, science, and law, as represented by the Southampton Marine and Maritime Institute (SMMI) and the Institute of Maritime Law (IML). The institution’s Business School is also an expert in supply chain and logistics management for maritime industries.

Students must have at least three years of full-time professional work experience in order to apply to the programme, as well as usually a degree or professional qualification. Students do not need to have previous academic knowledge in maritime subjects (i.e. maritime law, maritime operations and risk) as these modules are designed to be taught to aspiring managers in the field.

According to the University, the degree is particularly well suited to people looking to gain specialist knowledge in maritime industries, while also learning about business management. This may fit well with sea-based professionals who are looking to transfer to shore-based roles that require management expertise. The degree may also be of interest to maritime industry consultants or people who are looking to transfer into the maritime sector from other industries.

For further information about the programme, email mba-admin@soton.ac.uk