Master of Science in Operational Maritime Management

Master of Science in Operational Maritime Management

Application Deadline: Open

The Master of Science in Operational Maritime Management at The University of Trinidad and Tobago is designed to build the human resource capacity required to enhance the development of the local and regional maritime sector. The programme is currently subscribed to by persons holding middle to senior management positions in the industry. Testimonials from students indicate a high level of satisfaction with the course content and its relevance to the industry. The programme aims to provide:

the foundation for strategic thinking at the senior management level,
an industry focus in respect of planning and development;
and develop required human resource management skills.

Our graduates are building the competence and critical mass to fuel the growth of regional participation in the maritime industry and a base which can be better leveraged for participation in the global maritime sector. The programme also assist the seafarers in making the transition from ship to shore and the non-seafarers to understand the problems associated with the sea-going sector of the industry.

The M.Sc. Programme in Operational Maritime Management is aimed at providing an academic qualification that is suitable and relevant to management positions in the shore-based maritime industry infrastructure. The mix of faculty experience together with the programme content and peer participation will blend together to give all the students a complete knowledge and understanding of the industry. On successful completion of the programme, graduate will be able to:

apply contemporary relevant international maritime standards in the maritime industry
demonstrate safety management in the Maritime Industry
apply risk management techniques within the specialized context of maritime operations
apply knowledge of international trade, international legal compliance and principles of marine environmental protection with specific reference to the Caribbean region
evaluate the factors which influence port and maritime economics and how these apply to different trades and the various sectors of the maritime industry
rationalise ethical decisions in the maritime domain in the practice of business and entrepreneurship.

Year 1, Semester 1

COURSE CODE	COURSE TITLE	NO. OF CREDITS
LSEA5001	Law of the Sea	3.0
SEA5001: LAW OF THE SEA This course provides students with an understanding of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), Jurisdiction, International Environmental Law and the Implementation of International law within the State. The role of key international organizations such as the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP), The Global Environmental Fund (GEF) and their relevant initiatives form a core component of the areas of study. Contemporary issues arising from recent international influences will form part of the routine class discussions. The operation of the local legal and instructional framework in the implementation of international law will also be explored.
MASM5001	Maritime Safety Management 1	3.0
MASM5001: MARITIME SAFETY MANAGEMENT I This course provides students with an understanding of the total quality management issues required in managing a shipping operation both onboard ship and ashore. The course explores how compliance with maritime safety codes and regulations is just the beginning - and that creating an effective safety culture within an organization can provide competitiveness in the business. The inter-relationship of management throughout the operation and how ship and shore are linked is studied to promote an understanding of how this will enhance the commercial and safety aims of the maritime venture. These issues are examined with due regard to the requirements of major international maritime legislation, as well as Flag State and Port State requirements. The main topics covered are the operational management of vessels, the technical management of vessels, maritime human resource management and seafarer competence. The course is intended to provide the students with a broad understanding of the role of the ship manager and the knowledge and skills required to manage a fleet of modern vessels with particular regard to safety and care of the marine environment.

Total Credits: 6

Year 1, Semester 2

COURSE CODE	COURSE TITLE	NO. OF CREDITS
SEML5001	Shipping Economics and Maritime Logistics	3.0
SEML5001: SHIPPING ECONOMICS AND MARITIME LOGISTICS The course will introduce the student to the basic principles of economics and international trade theory as a foundation to its application to maritime shipping economics and international seaborne trade and the transport system. The course will then cover the structure of international seaborne trade, the major commodity trades and the organization of the major shipping markets. The course will also examine the stages of the shipping cycle and the relationship between the determinants of supply and demand for seaborne transport in the determination of freight rates. The course will also examine current developments in the shipping
MEMT5003	Marine Environmental Management I	3.0
MEMT5003: MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT I This Course will provide the student with an insight into contemporary environmental issues and sustainability. These will be further explored within the context of the Maritime Sector. It will examine issues of coastal degradation, oil pollution, and climate change that currently threaten the environment. The core international environmental challenges of climate change adaptation, biodiversity conservation and coastal management will form integral aspects of the course content. Fundamental to this, the course will also include values and evolution of environmental thinking as it concerns issues of pollution, management, control, and sustainability.

Total Credits: 6

Year 2, Semester 1

COURSE CODE	COURSE TITLE	NO. OF CREDITS
PEML6002	Port Economics and Maritime Logistics	3.0
PEML6002: PORT ECONOMICS AND MARITIME LOGISTICS In this course the students will study the principles of port economics, maritime logistics, port management, logistics and supply chain management. The student will study trends in international trade and the national economy, seaborne trade and the demand and supply of port services. The student will also study issues of strategic importance in port policy, port ownership and administration, port investment, port financing, port tariffs, port marketing, port competition, transhipment, maritime logistics, global supply chain management and trade competitiveness. Students will also review UNCTAD international case studies, examine current issues in port management and make comparisons with the national and regional ports system.
MEMT6003	Marine Environmental Management II	3.0
MEMT6003: MARITIME ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT II This unit provides students with an understanding of Quality Management within the maritime industry with particular reference to ships. The principles of risk assessment and risk management are examined from both an operational and management standpoint. Understanding on the HR management is highlighted as it forms the foundation of any organization. Technical resource management with particular emphasis on business sense of relevant decision making will be discusses in detail with case studies. A study of Crisis Management techniques with particular reference to major maritime accidents is also studied. Integral to this is a study of press relations in times of crisis and how management should be aware of how this might affect the Company. A full escalating crisis exercise is carried out in the bridge simulator to reinforce the lessons learnt.
RESH6004	Research Project Proposal	6.0
RESH6004: RESEARCH PROJECT PROPOSAL This Research Project forms an integral part of the programme in which the student will conduct substantive research into an area relevant to the programme, which has to be accepted by the Programme Leader. The student will be expected to draw upon the specific areas of study from the core eight courses that make up the programme to assist in the research. This phase of the research project will focus on the conceptual development of the research project while PROJ6008 will focus on the implementation of the project. Through this research on the development of the project. This will provide students with an understanding of sector on a national and global scale with students being encouraged to acquire an outlook of the wider industry instead of a focus on only national issues. Through this project they will be exposed to the successful development and management of a research project and additionally the organizational and strategic aspects. Primary and secondary supervisors will be assigned to each student for the project, taking into consideration their nominations, with every effort being made to meet their choice.

Total Credits: 12

Year 2, Semester 2

COURSE CODE	COURSE TITLE	NO. OF CREDITS
MARL6003	Maritime Law	3.0
MARL6003: MARITIME LAW This course provides students with an understanding of the major international maritime conventions and how these impact upon the management of shipping operations both onboard ship and ashore. It will expose students to the essential rules of private maritime law. Core areas include laws governing registration of ships, arrest of ships, carriage of goods by sea, salvage and towage. Legal requirements of the ship to shore interface will be studied from both national and international perspectives to promote an understanding of the commercial and safety aims of the maritime venture.
MASM6002	Maritime Safety Management II	3.0
MASM6002: MARITIME SAFETY MANAGEMENT II This unit provides students with an understanding of Quality Management within the maritime industry with particular reference to ships. The principles of risk assessment and risk management are examined from both an operational and management standpoint. Understanding on the HR management is highlighted as it forms the foundation of any organization. Technical resource management with particular emphasis on business sense of relevant decision making will be discusses in detail with case studies. A study of Crisis Management techniques with particular reference to major maritime accidents is also studied. Integral to this is a study of press relations in times of crisis and how management should be aware of how this might affect the Company. A full escalating crisis exercise is carried out in the bridge simulator to reinforce the lessons learnt.
PROJ6008	Project	8.0
PROJ6008: PROJECT This Research Project forms an integral part of the programme in which the student will conduct substantive research into an area relevant to the programme, which has to be accepted by the Programme Leader. The student will be expected to draw upon the specific areas of study from the core eight courses that make up the programme to assist in the research. The undertaking of this research project will prepare students for a professional role within the Maritime Sector through exploration and careful examination of a wide range research topics related to the sector. This will provide students with an understanding of sector on a national and global scale with students being encouraged to acquire an outlook of the wider industry instead of a focus on only national issues. Through this project they will be exposed to the successful development and management of a research project and additionally the organizational and strategic aspects. Primary and secondary supervisors will be assigned to each student for the project, taking into consideration their nominations, with every effort being made to meet their choice.