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Master of Science in Maritime Management

The Master of Science in Maritime Management is intended for students looking for management positions within the maritime industry, a highly international and globalized industry with a number of exciting challenges and opportunities.

Two alternative specializations

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Expected progress of study. Full time is programmes with full progress of study (60 ECTS credits per academic year, 30 ECTS credits per semester). Part time is programmes with less than full progress of study (less than 60 ECTS credits per academic year, or less than 30 ECTS credits per semester).

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On Campus
Full time
Autumn 2024
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On Campus
Full time
Autumn 2024

Why study Maritime Management?

Norway is among the largest and most innovative shipping nations in the world. The maritime industry is very strong in Norway and provides the basis for maritime competence worldwide, as well as opportunities for  innovation and  strengthening of a keyindustry both at sea and in land-based positions.

The programme offers two alternative specializations, one technical and one commercial. The program focuses on key challenges and issues within the maritime industry. Some courses focus exclusively on the maritime industry, while other course units are more generic. The programme also covers management and leadership skills. The  programme is designed toprovide a broad understanding of topics that are specifically related to the maritime industry.

Semester exchange to USN

This programme offers exchange opportunities for students from partner universities. The application deadline is 15 April  for the autumn semester, and 15 October  for the  spring semester.

Career prospects

The maritime industry, both in Norway and internationally, offers a wide variety of jobs for candidates holding a master’s degree in maritime management. The graduate candidates from the management program will be attractive to  companies such as ship owners, commercial management , financial institutions, insurance , shipbrokers, transportation and logistics , maritime equipment suppliers, shipbuilding and repair , engineering and contractors.

Working with the local business community

The Master of Maritime Management is a  programme that was procured from the maritime industry through a national program for maritime education and research. The USN had a number of industry members closely involved in developing the programme and many  still  participate as Professors, guest lecturers, company and yard visits, and  supervisors. Additionally, most master’s theses are written in connection with industrial partners.

What you will learn

The two specializations have different learning outcomes  in this master’s programme. In the commercial  specialization, you will learn about accounting and financial management, supply chain management and maritime law.

Alternatively, in the technical specialization you will learn about ship structures, ship machinery, electro, automation and telecommunications.

In addition, there are several common topics covered, such as ship operations, ship design, maritime economics, strategic analysis and leadership, management of construction projects, methodology, organization and management, entrepreneurship and innovation.

Further studies

The programme provides a solid foundation for graduate students  intending to take further doctoral degree studies (PhD) at universities all over the world.

Get international experience

You can take parts of maritime management abroad. Studying or taking an internship abroad can give you the opportunity to expand your international competence, language skills, personal qualities and adaptability. It can also make you more attractive in the job market. We have agreements with foreign universities, colleges and internships adapted to your studies.