BSc (Hons) International Logistics Management

 Why choose the BSc (Hons) Maritime Transport & International Logistics?

✓ The course offers a unique blend of advanced knowledge in logistics and transport with specific focus on the maritime industry.
✓ The course meets the needs of employers and professional bodies, as it is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport.
✓ Students are taught by academic staff from a wide range of industry backgrounds, with expertise in maritime transport, ship operations, logistics and supply chain, ensuring that teaching combines academic theory with a wealth of commercial knowledge.
✓ Students have the opportunity to experience the shipping industry first-hand during educational visits.
✓ Solent University in Southampton is a global leader in Maritime and Shipping Studies, as well as in research across a range of important issues.
✓ International recognition of the awarded degree both in Greece and abroad.

Description
Transport and Logistics are nowadays recognized as highly important sectors of global economy. Considering that nearly 90% of the global trade volume is transported by sea, it is quite easy to understand the great significance of sea transport for international trade and global economy development as well as the increasing awareness of businesses regarding the role of Logistics in enhancing their competitiveness.

The Maritime Transport & International Logistics BSc (Hons) programme aims to create future Shipping executives, not only specialized in transport or inventory management, but also capable of making overall planning and making decisions in the entire range of transport and logistics activities.

MODULES PER YEAR

1st academic year

• Shipping Business
• Data Science
• Global Trades
• Maritime Organisations
• Shipping Economics
• Vessel Operations

2nd academic year

• Ship Management & Operations
• Carriage of Goods by Sea
• Principles of logistics Accounting for decision makers
• Chartering Practice Ports & Terminal Management

3rd academic year

• Dissertation
• Strategic Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Sustainability Leadership & Management
• Demand Driven Logistics

Career Prospects
With strong industry links and opportunities for work placements, graduates are well equipped to enter a variety of roles in the maritime industry. Suitable roles for graduates include (among others):

• Logistics
• Ship operations
• Maritime transport
• Port & facilities management
• Maritime marketing