Learning outcome
The main objective of the course is to give students a broad knowledge of the history and mechanisms of the international shipping industry. This includes the importance of the industry in the world economy, the economic aspects of the industry, policy and environmental issues and the main challenges facing shipping companies.
Knowledge - The candidate...
- has broad knowledge of the international shipping industry
- is familiar with research and development work in the fields of maritime history and maritime economics
Skills - The candidate...
- can present the main markets for ships and shipping services
- can reflect upon the challenges facing shipping companies
- can find, evaluate and refer to information and scholarly subject matter and present it in a manner that sheds light on the mechanisms of this industry
- masters relevant theoretical approaches to shipping
Competence - The candidate...
- has insight into the driving forces in the shipping industry - both today and historically
- can communicate important aspects of the shipping industry (theories, problems and solutions), both in writing and orally
- can exchange opinions and experiences with others with a background in the field, thereby contributing to the development of good practice
- is familiar with new thinking and innovation processes, including economic, political and ethical issues relevant to shipping