Master of Science in Shipping, Energy Trading and Sustainability
Program Overview
The MSc in Shipping, Energy Trading, and Sustainability from Metropolitan College and Solent University provides specialized knowledge in sustainability, environmental responsibility, and international trade of raw materials and energy within the maritime sector. Graduates can pursue careers in shipping companies, para-shipping companies, and related industries, offering expertise in quality, safety, crisis management, and market analysis. The program emphasizes practical skills through educational visits and masterclasses from industry professionals, equipping students with the knowledge and experience to contribute to the sustainable development of the shipping industry.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Metropolitan College offers a Master of Science (MSc) in Shipping, Energy Trading and Sustainability. This postgraduate program aims to provide high-level academic knowledge and practical skills in sustainability and environmental responsibility within the maritime trade. The primary objective is specialization in the processes and techniques used in the international trade of raw materials and energy. Students will become familiar with and analyze environmental issues and the key pillars of sustainable development as defined for the shipping sector. They will learn to act in accordance with the principles of the International Safety Management Code (ISM Code), address legal issues, and manage crises.
- International Institutional/Legal Framework of Shipping
- Crisis Management in Shipping
- International Trade in Goods
- Sustainability in Shipping
- Dissertation/Thesis (Πτυχιακή)
Teaching:
The program is staffed by a specialized teaching team with high academic qualifications and relevant professional experience. The program includes educational visits and masterclasses from leading industry professionals, providing students with direct experience in the shipping industry.
(Teaching: The teaching methodology is described as including educational visits and masterclasses from leading industry professionals to provide direct experience in the shipping industry.)
Careers:
Graduates of the MSc Shipping, Energy Trading and Sustainability program can offer specialized knowledge to shipping companies, para-shipping companies (providing services to shipping companies), or companies involved in the trade and transport of raw materials and energy. They can pursue positions in departments such as:
- Quality
- Health Safety Quality Environment (HSQE)
- Crisis Management
- Claims
- Market Analysis (analysis of goods in trade and strategic decision-making)
Other:
The program is offered by the Metropolitan College in collaboration with Solent University, Southampton. The program duration is 1 year full-time and 2 years part-time. The language of instruction is English. The Metropolitan College has strong ties with the industry and offers students networking opportunities with strong companies in the sector. The program's qualifications are recognized according to the existing provisions, as defined by current legislation and the Ministry of Education. The program is described as the only one that deals with the combined contemporary maritime issues of raw materials and energy trade and sustainability. The Metropolitan College has held several events related to maritime studies, including international conferences and participation in industry events like Posidonia.
Entry Requirements:
The MSc Shipping, Energy Trading and Sustainability program is open to graduates of all disciplines and professionals with experience in shipping, trade, and sustainability who wish to expand their knowledge and advance professionally. Required application documents include:
- A first University degree from educational institutions in Greece or abroad, regardless of subject (for holders of degrees from British Universities, a minimum grade of 2:2 is required).
- Letters of recommendation.
- Police ID.
- Identity photos.
- A C1 or C2 level English language proficiency certificate (Cambridge or Michigan) OR a Metropolitan College placement test with a minimum score of 6.5 and no less than 6 in each part of the overall exam.
- Other academic qualifications (if any).
- Metropolitan College application form. Applications from candidates without a first degree but with relevant professional experience are encouraged, subject to approval by the collaborating university. A personal interview is part of the candidate selection process.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
Applicants need a C1 or C2 level English language proficiency certificate (Cambridge or Michigan) OR a Metropolitan College placement test with a minimum score of 6.5 and no less than 6 in each part of the overall exam.
