- Degree
- Master of Science (MSc)
- Course location
- Wismar
- Teaching language
- • English
- Languages
- Courses are held in English. The Master's thesis might be written in English or German.
- Full-time / part-time
- • full-time
- Programme duration
- 3 semesters
- Beginning
- Winter semester
- Additional information on beginning, duration and mode of study
- Semester duration:
• Winter semester: 1 September to 28 February
• Summer semester: 1 March to 31 August
- Application deadline
- 15 July for the winter semester (only one intake per year)
Non-European applicants have to apply via uni-assist.
- Tuition fees per semester in EUR
- None
- Combined Master's degree / PhD programme
- No
- Joint degree / double degree programme
- No
- Description/content
- The Master’s degree course in Operation and Management of Maritime Systems consolidates the knowledge and skills needed for managing various kinds of maritime systems.
The course concentrates on the safe and efficient running of these systems, the legal and commercial/logistic general conditions and relationships, as well as soft skills.
The degree course has the following compulsory modules:
• Safety, Security and Ecology in Maritime Systems
• Technical Aspects and Simulation of Maritime Systems
• Human Resources / Organisational Management
• Maritime Business Communication
• Maritime Management / Port Operations
• Management and Business Simulation
• Research Methodology
The compulsory elective modules are as follows:
• Maritime Law
• Integrated Manoeuvring/Propulsion, Navigation Systems and Autonomous Marine Operations
• Operation, Monitoring & Maintenance of Technical Systems
• Operational and Strategic Management in Shipbuilding
• Maritime Project Management
The third semester is dedicated to the writing of the Master’s thesis. The thesis is presented at a colloquium that can be attended by all members of the university.