Master of Science in Maritime Management
This study 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.
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Closing dates: Non-EU/EEA applicants may apply from 1 October to 1 December. EU/EEA applicants may apply from 1 February to 15 April.
Maritime Management (commercial specialization)
You are applying for:
Commercial
Vestfold
Full time
Good to have before you continue:
- Application code: Non-EU 7128 and EU/EEA 7132
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Study facts
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Campus: Vestfold -
Study level: Master's degree -
Progression of study: Full time -
Start up: Autumn 2025 -
Teaching model: On Campus -
Credits: 120 -
Closing dates: Non-EU/EEA applicants may apply from 1 October to 1 December. EU/EEA applicants may apply from 1 February to 15 April. -
Application code: Non-EU 7128 and EU/EEA 7132 -
Semesters: 4 -
Teaching Language: English
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 specialisations, 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 specialisations 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 specialisation 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.
Commercial specialisation
With the commercial specialisation we will teach you Accounting and Financial Management, Supply Chain Management and Maritime Law.
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.
Study Plan and Course Plans
A study plan describes the content, structure and organization of a study programme. To each study plan there is a set of course plans that describe the different courses. In the course plan you will also find a reading list. Below you will find a study model that shows you which courses that are taught in each term. In the study model you'll also find links to each course plan.
Study plan for 2025 autumnStudy model
Admission requirements
Admission to the Master of Science in Maritime Management with specialization Maritime Commercial Management, requires either:
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, or
- Maritime bachelor’s degree in shipping and logistics, or
- Maritime bachelor’s degree in nautical or machinery, or
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or
- corresponding education
For all applicants, the following is also required:
- Have a minimum grade average comparable to a Norwegian C
- You must also fulfil the English requirements
Please note: If you have ship certificates or work experience in the maritime industry, please upload documentation of this.
Please read all the information about the admission process before you apply.
