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 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."
"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."
"The course changed the way I approached issues. I am now more focused and business oriented."
"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."
"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."
"For me, the Lloyd`s Maritime Academy and Middlesex University Business School - MBA Shipping & Logistics programme is beyond my expectations. I warmly recommend this MBA to all maritime specialists who want to improve their skills, knowledge and understanding of the shipping businesses."
"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."
"Taking the MBA in Shipping and Logistics course has widened my knowledge particularly the economics of shipping and the impact on environmental challenges. It has also radically sharpened my leadership, communication and analytical skills to prepare me to be a better manager in Shipping and Logistics field. Thank you Middlesex University and Lloyd’s Maritime Academy for creating and supporting the programme."
"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."
"The MBA in Shipping & Logistics gives a good mix of flexibility and challenges."
"I am finding the programme to be above and beyond my expectations."
"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."
"The MBA in Shipping and Logistics programme was an educational journey that I really enjoyed. Apart from the knowledge I gained, it mostly helped me at work field. It was not only an education in business. It was a development programme, which prepared me for success as a strategic manager….. ….. With the precious help, criticism and feedback of the Tutors I experienced a unique educational journey that will remains unforgettable in my memory."
"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."
"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 was delighted when I have learned about the MBA distance learning programme as it does give the opportunity to study without putting the current career on halt."
"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."
"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."