Master of Business Administration Shipping
Alba Graduate Business SchoolProgram Overview
The Master of Business Administration Shipping at Alba Graduate Business School is a MBA programme in Business & Management over 12 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 Master of Business Administration Shipping programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Greece and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: EUR 19,750 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 19,750 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Athens, Greece
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Master of Business Administration Shipping programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Maritime Economics
- Leadership Development
- Business Statistics
- Managing People & Organizations
- Business Writing & Presentation Skills Workshop
- Team Building
- Financial Accounting
- Business Decisions with Data Models
- Ship Technology
- Financial Analysis
- Maritime Law
- Production & Operations Management
- Shipping Finance
- Business Risk Management in Shipping
- Marine Insurance & Carriage of Goods by Sea
- Management Accounting
- Negotiations
- Business Ethics & Corporate Social Responsibility
- Leadership Development II
- Liner Shipping & Ports
- Ship Chartering & Charter Party Analysis
- Strategic Management for Shipping Services
- International Field Consulting Project
- Highly motivated professionals with at least 3 years of solid working experience and a clear aim to advance their career.
- Members of family shipping businesses with at least 3 years of solid working experience preparing to take on increasing responsibility in their companies.
- Officers of the Merchant Marine (Master or Chief Engineer) serving both at sea & onshore.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GMAT score:
The GMAT is specifically designed for admission to business or management schools, and is meant to test how prepared you are for a business degree programme
To be considered for admission, candidates must:
- Hold a bachelors degree;
- GMAT tests are optional unless the Academic Committee requires the applicant to take them: in any case, scores of 550 or more (GRE >155) can strengthen your application.
Candidates must submit:
- The completed application form, including one recent photograph in jpeg format;
- Two letters of recommendation in Greek or in English language.
- Official Academic Transcripts as well as Certified copies of degrees from each undergraduate, graduate or professional degree earned;
- Three Essays, as indicated in the Application form;
- Receipt of the non-refundable application fee\'s [60] deposit
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 19,750 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 19,750 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 19,750 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 19,750 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Alba Graduate Business School 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 Alba Graduate Business School
Alba Graduate Business School
Athens, Greece
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University Profile- Application Deadline Jul, 2026
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
