Program Overview
The Shipping Management at Alba Graduate Business School is a MSc 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 Shipping Management 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 12,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 12,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Athens, Greece
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Shipping Management 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
- Ship Technology
- Business Writing & Presentation Skills
- Financial Fundamentals
- Quantitative Methods for Business
- Ship Management
- International Shipping Policy
- Maritime Law
- HR in Shipping
- Maritime Accounting
- Marine Insurance & Carriage of Goods by Sea
- Shipping Finance
- Ship Chartering & Charter Party Analysis AND
- Dissertation
- Internship
- Liner Shipping & Ports AND
- Strategic Management for Shipping Services
- Recent graduates looking for a career within the shipping industry.
- Shipping professionals who wish to enrich their know-how and improve their professional status.
- Officers of the Merchant Marine serving both at sea & onshore.
- Members of family businesses in shipping preparing to take on increasing responsibility in their companies.
- Young professionals with the determination to enter the industry.
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 12,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 12,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 12,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 12,500 (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
