The Master of Science (MSc) in Shipping Operations and Management is unique, innovative, and global by design, world-class in quality and affordable in cost. The program is unique in the region and possibly globally in being designed to cater to the needs of participants and employers through purely shipping-related courses. The program aims to equip students and shipping professionals with the knowledge, management skills and competencies required to pursue or enhance a successful career in shipping operations, and maritime management including maritime logistics.
The objectives of the course include:

Master of Science in Shipping Operations and Management

Distance learning

English

15 Months

Master of Science in Shipping Operations and Management

English

Distance learning

15 Months
Maritime and shipping economics by analysing the demand and supply in international trade and shipping, ship economics, and the economics of specialized shipping markets.
Charter markets, chartering practice and charter party analysis in dry cargo and tanker shipping, and how to analyse the terms & conditions, responsibilities & accountabilities in charter party contracts.
Financing of shipping operations and the management of risk in the shipping industry, including the financial performance of shipping firms and shipping-risk management tools, such as shipping derivatives.
Human resource practices in crew management and in particular leadership and team building, training, retention, safety and quality standards and performance management of the seafarers.
The legal issues arising from the transportation of goods by sea, and the principles governing contracts of the carriage of goods by sea and maritime insurance.
Environmental protection and safety in the shipping industry and in particular, how management uses key performance indicators to monitor safety and environmental protection.
Ship operations performance and optimization through models & techniques for effective ship operations management and data analytics for improving shipping operation efficiencies.
Port economics and logistics pertaining to the port development, operation, efficiency and governance, as well as logistics and the integration of ports and terminals in global supply chains.




* The University of Limassol grants a number of competitive scholarships based on academic criteria and subsidised tuition fees on socioeconomic criteria.
To graduate, students are required to successfully complete the program’s 9 core modules, (10 credits each), for a total of 90 credits.
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Welcome to the Distance Learning (DL) programs of UoL where learning is no longer confined to our Limassol and Nicosia campuses.
Together, we will shape a future where education is more accessible, engaging, and impactful than ever before.
Distance Learning can address the lifelong, dynamic, and constantly evolving educational needs to meet the demands of a rapidly changing world.
UoL is embracing the future of education with enthusiasm and purpose.
We intend to be at the forefront of this exciting journey, where innovation, accessibility, and global collaboration are transforming the way we learn and teach.

Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs and Quality Assurance.
"The future of education is here - limitless, connected and transformative."
Antonis Violaris, Director of the MSc in Shipping Operations and Management, is a Lecturer in Economics & Finance at UoL. He holds a PhD in Finance and Economics from University of Durham, UK. He has extensive experience in shipping investments and analysis of the international markets, shipping and energy. He has been instrumental in setting up and successfully managing a number of investments in the shipping sector. Prior to joining UoL he was a visiting lecturer at Cyprus University of Technology (TEPAK) and has previously served as Lecturer in other local Universities and colleges and at the University of Durham.
Students joining the university of Limassol, become part of the UoL family, where they can expect to receive personal attention and enjoy a friendly, supportive and welcoming enviroment. Receiving personal attention right from the very beginning makes you feel at home away from home.
The University of Limassol grants a number of competitive scholarships based on academic criteria and subsidised tuition fees on socioeconomic criteria.
Are you ready to evolve? Apply now and join a growing community of professionals who are shaping the future.
The University of Limassol is a progression of the Cyprus International Institute of Management (CIIM), a renowned business school operating in Cyprus since 1990 when it was founded as a Private School of Higher Education, by a group of leading executives of the Cypriot economy and renowned academics from leading Universities overseas.
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