Program Overview
The Maritime Management at Novia University of Applied Sciences is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Maritime Management programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Finland and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 13,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students
- Location: Turku, Finland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Maritime Management programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Study structure of Master’s Degree Programme in Maritime Management (60 ECTS) consists of common advanced professional studies for both degrees (10 ECTS), degree specific advanced professional studies (15 ECTS), common elective studies (5 ECTS), and a Master’s thesis (30 ECTS).
Common advanced professional studies for both degrees (10 ECTS)
- Organization of Shipping and Shipping Business 5 ECTS
- Financing Shipping and Maritime Economics 5 ECTS
Degree Specific Advanced Professional Studies (15 ECTS)
Advanced Professional Studies in Maritime Management 15 ECTS
- Agreed Documents and International Maritime Treaty Obligations 5 ECTS
- Risk Management in Shipping - Marine Insurance law and contracts 5 ECTS
- Ship Broking and Law relating to Charterparties 5 ECTS
Advanced Professional Studies in Marine Engineering 15 ECTS
- Technical Management and Procurement Management 5 ECTS
- Environmental Law in Shipping and Sustainable Development Legislation 5 ECTS
- Classification and Accident Investigation 5 ECTS
Common elective Studies (5 ECTS)
- Arctic Shipping Management 5 ECTS
- Autonomous shipping and MASS Code compliance 5 ECTS
- Cruise Shipping Management 5 ECTS
- Renewable Energy Installation Management 5 ECTS
- Ship Sales-, New Vessel Construction and Conversions Management 5 ECTS
- Yachting Management 5 ECTS
Master’s thesis (30 ECTS)
The thesis work is usually realized as a research and development project related to working life. Constructing a thesis subject and the potential collaboration with an organization is at the responsibility of the student.
The elective study courses will respond to the in-depth education needs expressed by sea captains and marine engineers of working life and maritime commercial and industrial societies. Elective studies will be carried out in close connection with the professional maritime society during the second study year. In the beginning of the studies each student selects two elective courses out of the six, and places them in order of preference. Minimum two courses with highest number of selections will be implemented immediately after the degree specific advanced professional studies
Our working methods within the program ensure that you practice your project management and leadership skills and improve your professional communication skills in English.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Eligibility to apply to a UAS Master\xc2\x92s degree programme is conferred by an appropriate UAS Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree or another appropriate higher education degree and at least three years of subsequent work experience in a relevant field. A relevant field is considered to include both the field being applied to and the field of the previous higher education degree
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 13,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students
Tuition fees: EUR 13,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Novia University of Applied Sciences directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Novia University of Applied Sciences
Novia University of Applied Sciences
Vaasa, Finland
The Novia University of Applied Sciences is an institution of higher professional education in Finland. It offers Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes in Swedish in Vaasa, Turku, Raseborg and...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2025-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 60