The unique distance learning MBA for the maritime sector
The Masters of Business Administration in Shipping and Logistics is offered by Lloyd’s Maritime Academy and Middlesex University Business School. The programme curriculum has been painstakingly designed to equip current and future maritime leaders with the skills, knowledge and tools they need manage their business successfully.
The programme consists of six intensive modules delivered over two years. You’ll get the chance to immerse yourself in major topics such as maritime administration, ship finance, risk management, maritime economics and trade, maritime law, formulating business strategy, human resource management, executive leadership, international marketing, brand establishment, logistics and supply chain management, project mastery and innovative practice.
Download the MBA in Shipping and Logistics programme prospectus by clicking here.
Online delivery means you can study without having to travel to attend lectures or seminars. Our state of the art learning portal provides access to online written materials, complimented by audio/visual content, group interaction and networking opportunities. Each module uses a variety of learning tools, combining throughout into a varied, interactive and educational programme that offers the perfect synergy between theory and applications.
The final Business Transformation Project will allow you to analyse a current issue affecting your company or the industry, using real world data and presenting realistic action points. This project is not only integral to the achievement of programme outcomes but will prove invaluable to your company or industry sector.
To successfully complete this Masters of Business Administration you must pass each module and the final Business Transformation Project. Module assessments will incorporate course work, online discussion participation, examinations and individual and group projects.
Application deadline is Friday 10th August 2012
Applications must be received in full by this date to secure enrolment (subject to approval) in time for the start of the programme. Any applications missing necessary supporting documentation including the deposit on this date will not be processed.
For full details of the application process and the documentation required please see Application Guide tab or download the comprehensive Application Guide by clicking here.
To learn more about the course and the relationship with Middlesex University Business School, the academic partner please click here.
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This is a Middlesex University programme and qualification, jointly developed, delivered and assessed by Middlesex and Lloyd's Maritime Academy, and quality assured by Middlesex University.

"I believe a very intensive MBA like this one could help to position me to better manage my increasing responsibilities."
"I was searching for some quality education by distance learning. I then found detailed information on Lloyd’s Maritime Academy’s MBA website and all my doubts were cleared."
"It is my pleasure to join the MBA in shipping and logistics, not only because the programme is designed with such care that we will cover most of the basic denominators and fascinating items in the maritime industry, but because of the quite vast experienced professionals represented by Lloyd's Maritime Academy and Middlesex University."
"I was deeply impressed when I learnt about this course. I am interested in attending this prestigious MBA and I felt that it would be useful for future career and certainly enriches my skills and abilities."
"If you know of any MBA programmes with teaching and administrative staff so co-operative and so patient in today’s fast moving world I would like to know of them. I really don’t think there are any others, who would, should I say take on this challenge of educating a technologically disadvantaged (with regards to on line access at sea) student in their programme."
"The programme is a pillar for developing Shipping Management understanding."
"Having reached the mid-point in my career span I have decided to arm myself with this MBA so that I can put my experience at sea to some good use ashore."
"India is rapidly emerging as a global economic power, hence a MBA of such reputation would be of a great help and a stepping stone towards a career ashore."
"I was attracted to this MBA because I was in need of some new personal development and the remote learning and widely international set up did the trick."
"The course content has been very well prepared by experienced professors and the guidance given by module tutors has been very helpful. In addition I have had the opportunity to make friends across the globe, each an expert in his chosen field."
"I’m delighted by well structured university arrangements of entirely on-line studies, by the contemporary materials used and by cooperativeness of course management and staff. Believe that as a result of my MBA studies I’m currently in good command of modern methods of shipping & logistics administration."
"This MBA is encompassing all that I have learned and will give me decent qualification which is not easily found in the logistics field."
"A very demanding programme requiring individual commitment from all participating students. Such advice should not go unheeded to the prospective student, but of course with commitment comes reward which means you will have earned your Masters in Business Administration with specialism in Shipping & Logistics."
"After retiring from the navy, I decided to enrol onto this MBA programme in order to acquire all the necessary tools that would allow me to pursue a job of high standards in the maritime industry."
"Having a mainly operational background I hope this MBA programme will provide me with the opportunity to gain more knowledge of the commercial aspects of shipping and maybe point my career in a new direction."
"The MBA in Shipping & Logistics gives a good mix of flexibility and challenges."
"I was excited when I saw this MBA programme and the distance learning aspect of it. I hope to gain a broad understanding of the maritime and shipping industry as well as gain new tools that will enhance my business skill set."
"An excellent opportunity for anyone involved in international trade to not only develop their critical thinking skills and industry best practices but also to enhance knowledge on industry's main challenges, trends and opportunities."
"I chose to enrol for the online MBA course, as I consider it the perfect opportunity to support my working experience with academic knowledge, whilst being able to work fulltime. Furthermore I believe it will enhance and develop my management and leadership skills, enabling my team and myself to perform at an even higher level than today."
"This MBA has challenged me academically and personally. I have found the material relevant and applicable. Embarking on this type of distance learning course at Master’s level is developing my ability to manage time, stress and priorities. I am really enjoying the experience."