MBA Shipping
MBA Shipping:
The MBA Shipping Program is focused on Business Development in the Shipping industry and related branches. The program provides the students with the necessary knowledge, analytical skills and competences regarded as essential for extraordinary managerial performance in the maritime industry. The course is taught and assessed in English. Optional language classes (Chinese, Spanish etc.), visits (port terminals and facilities in Hamburg, short sea voyages etc.), IT as well as personal skills classes offered in other HSBA programs are also available.
Target Group:
Applicants with or without a University degree, yet with proven relevant experience in the industry, are welcome to apply for admission. The part-time structure of the program allows students to combine employment in locations worldwide with the MBA Shipping.
Tuition Fees:
Tuition fees are 15,000 €. Fees are deductable from taxes (in Germany)
Number of Student Places per Annum:
Maximum of 30
Commencement of Course:
01 October 2012
Course Organization and Duration:
As regular track, the course lasts 24 months (6 full-time weeks per year).As fast track, the program can be studied intensively in 12 months (12 full-time weeks per year). The course consists of 450 contact hours.
Additional information under Curriculum
Final Date for Applications:
31 August 2012. The allocation of study places is undertaken using the first-come, first choice method.
Awarded Degree:
Successful graduates are entitled to carry the title of "Master in Business Administration (MBA)", which allows the graduates to apply for doctoral programs.
Application and Admission Requirements:
The MBA course is open to applicants with an academic background. Applicants with relevant professional experience (e.g. Schifffahrtskaufmann) lacking a university degree, are admitted under certain conditions. Prior to admission, HSBA carefully examines the applicant's academic, professional and personal suitability for the program. The application process consists of five steps; an additional Entrance Examination can be added, if applicable. In exceptional cases the standard admission procedure can be amended (e.g. for international applicants).
Additional Information under Application and Admission Requirements
Structure of the Course of Study / Places of Study:
The curriculum is structured in seven modules: two modules focus on management issues; five modules cover topics of the maritime industry. Courses take place in Hamburg (mainly), London, Athens/Piraeus and Dubai.
Additional Information under Study Course and Module
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