MBA in Maritime Logistics is designed to provide a comprehensive framework in analysing the essential concepts in maritime logistics. Subjects in this programme used approaches that are problem-based and collaborative rather than didactic. It involves a multi-spectrum of disciplinary functions with multi-levels of thinking and response analysis. This programme supports the involvement of a successful maritime implementations and benchmarking in order to bridge theoretical aspects with ‘real-life’ experiences in the maritime logistics environment.
Subjects taught would benefit the students in terms of exposing them to research, leadership and expertise in the maritime logistics field while producing competent maritime logistics professionals especially shore-based commercial managers in ship broking and chartering, ship management, maritime law and insurance, freight forwarding, agency and supply chain sectors.
MBA in Maritime Logistics places a high priority on the advancement of knowledge through research and commercialization of business administration and maritime strategies. Students will not only gain the knowledge in the maritime environment but will directly be exposed to the potentials of generating profit from what they have learnt in NMUC.
Entry Requirements
A Bachelor’s degree (Level 6 Malaysian Qualifications Framework, MQF) in related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 as accepted by NMUC Senate;
A Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00. Those who do not meet CGPA of 2.50 can be accepted, subject to a rigorous internal assessment
A Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in non related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 as accepted by the NMUC Senate and with relevant working experience, subject to a rigorous internal assessment
A Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in non related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 as accepted by the NMUC Senate and without relevant working experience, subject to passing prerequisite courses
Other equivalent / related qualifications to a Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) recognised by the Malaysian Government.
METHODOLOGY
Each subject uses a variety of learning tools, such as case study, course work discussions, class participations, individual and group projects, and lecturers’ industrial experience which offer a perfect synergy between theory and application. The final Master’s Project Paper will allow the student to analyse current issues affecting the industry, using real world data and presenting a realistic action plan. This Project Paper is not only integral to the achievement of the programme outcomes but will also prove its valuability to the industry.
Programme Outline
The programme consists of fifteen (15) core subjects as follows:
Strategic Human Resource Management in Maritime Logistics
Marketing in Maritime Logistics
Financial Accounting
Entrepreneurship in Maritime Logistics
International Business in Maritime Logistics
Research Methodology
Maritime Law
Business Economics in Maritime Logistics
Strategic Business Management in Maritime Logistics
Maritime Logistics and Supply Chain Management
International Ship Chartering and Brokering
Master’s Project I
Business Analytics in Maritime Logistics
International Ship Management
Master’s Project II
What will you study in MBA Maritime Logistics?
The design and content of this programme provides an integrated balance of management theories with underlying practical application in the maritime logistics sector. This MBA programme is the result of exhaustive research and has been developed in consultation with maritime and logistics industry leaders, shipping executives, and esteemed academicians with industry exposure and experience.
Length of the programme.
The programme will be delivered over one and a half years for full time and two and half years for part time students respectively.
