BA
Shipping Management with Maritime Logistics

During the 4th year of their studies, students are required to either submit a 10.000-word project OR choose the option of a 6-month internship at a specific shipping organisation and submit a 5.000-word report outlining the learning outcomes of the internship period.

The project/internship is equivalent to one course’s worth of credits (10 ECTS). It enables students to display their ability to integrate what they have learned into a piece of work showing that they can apply what they have learned in a real-world situation. It also provides opportunities to incorporate learning from all courses into the investigation of a real work place problem or opportunity.

During the course of the year, the mentor will monitor the student’s progress. Evaluations of progress will be produced twice during the year and submitted to the Programme Coordinator, with a copy given to the student. Seminars are provided throughout the semester in order to offer students academic support during their project/internship. Students are allocated a mentor based on their subject of interest. Following the seminars, students are expected to work with their mentor in preparing their project for submission.

The topic of 10.000-word project is decided by students and should focus on an area in shipping of their interest. Students are encouraged to begin thinking about the area of concentration early on. This is why in December students are allocated a tutor to assist them with the preparation and guidance of their project. The structure of the project resembles a dissertation; however, it is not technically a research-based piece of work. It is more a practical project, such as implementing techniques/models in a selected scenario. Potential topics may be generated by the academic staff or the student may submit his/her own to the Programme Coordinator. The Programme Coordinator will then approve the topic and assign a mentor to the student to guide him/her through the project.

A presentation and final report will be due at the end of the academic year. The report will include an introduction, purpose of the report, objectives, subject overview, methodology, evaluation of results and a conclusion. The final mark will be based on an assessment of the quality of the analysis, methodology, results and ideas, the student’s knowledge displayed through the work and the organisation and structure of the presentation and final report.

Alternatively, students will also have the opportunity of participating in a six-month internship programme from a list of shipping organisations that our Business School collaborates with. Upon completion of the internship programme, students are required to submit a 5000-word report on the learning outcomes of their experience. A list of specific shipping companies and their departments which are willing to accept CIM students for an internship is provided to students for selection. At the same time, the employer will need to fill in a structured report commenting on the students’ tenure.

The 10.000-word project and the 5.000-word internship report are marked by an internal examiner and moderated by an external examiner. Student may be required to support their work in front of an examining panel. Students will develop skills of planning, analysis, critical evaluation and time management.

This module is designed to provide theoretical and practical knowledge and skills in various aspects of logistics and supply chain management. The module aims to enable students to creatively analyse how the concepts of the course can be applied to supply chains in the shipping industry.

The module focuses on traditional and alternative sources of finance available to shipping companies, covering both theory and practical examples on the topic. The module provides an overview of relevant topics such as, asset-backed finance, shipbuilding credit, debt financing in private and public markets, structured finance, and bank lending. Instruments covered include, among others, bonds, stocks, structured products, and preferred equity issues. In addition, the module covers topics related to investment appraisal and budgeting, as well as financial analysis and modelling of ship investment.

The module examines the most important international maritime conventions that are in force. In particular, the conventions covered deal with the carriage of goods and passengers by sea and the protection of the marine environment. In addition, the institutional framework and the stakeholders involved in shipping are discussed.

The module engages with ethical theory in a business context. It examines influential ideas and philosophies of ethical behaviour, current developments and governance issues, and the growth of codes and agreements guiding corporate social responsibility. The module seeks to examine current debates on the nature of the enterprise and its role and impact on society. The implications of creating and sustaining an ethical approach to entrepreneurial activities are identified and examined, and approaches to the management of business ethics appraised. Different ethical theories are used to undertake this analysis.

The module provides a thorough understanding of contemporary maritime safety and its management. It provides varying viewpoints on traditional safety topics in conjunction with critical discussions of the international safety management code and its application. The module also offers new perspectives on maritime safety such as ship and equipment design for safety and the relevance of safety management systems, in particular the application of the ISM code to remote controlled or autonomous ships.

This module applies key concepts of logistics to provide you with an understanding of the strategic and operational roles of logistics in the global business environment. Emphasis is placed on global and pan-European systems for materials sourcing and product distribution, to enable you to learn how businesses configure their supply chains to compete in today’s major trading blocs. Early topics identify key issues in global logistics and contrast international and domestic logistics systems. This module will give students a comprehensive understanding of concept, tools and techniques involved in international logistics management.

The module provides the latest and most comprehensive coverage on digitalization in logistics and supply chain. This module aims to:

– Introduce students to all transport modes and the role of ICT in supporting an integrated freight and supply chain network.
– Examine in depth support systems for B2C and B2B e-commerce and e-fulfilment, warehouse management, RFID, electronic marketplaces, global supply network visibility and service chain automation. Industry case studies are used to support the discussion.

The module provides an insight on the environmental impacts of logistics and the actions that companies and governments can take to deal with them. It introduces contributors and international case studies that illustrate the impact of green logistics in practice. It also covers the links between green logistics and corporate social responsibility and a series of postscripts examining the effects of new developments, such as 3D printing, distribution by drone, the physical internet and the concept of peak freight.