BSc (Hons) Marine Operations Management (Part Time)

This course offers you the opportunity to top up your Foundation degree or HND to a full BSc (Hons). With its flexible form of delivery, it is designed particularly for any students who wish to undertake further study while still employed in a sea-going capacity.

The course will build on your existing nautical knowledge and provide you with a sound understanding of the principles of management and its application in the core functional areas of the commercial maritime industry, including operations, safety and finance. Additionally the course will develop the graduate skills of managing time and resources effectively whilst working independently or as part of a team.

With the ever-changing requirements of the maritime industry, the course will help to develop you as a broadly thinking person, readily able to accept and respond to the diverse requirements of this dynamic industry. You will also develop the technical, personal and managerial qualities required of a ship’s officer and a senior maritime manager ashore.

The course provides the formal academic education and qualification that enables graduates to take advantage of a variety of employment opportunities, both afloat and ashore.

Industrial focus

The entire focus of the course is on the maritime industry, with all learning and assessment based on the requirements for managing and operating ships.

Course content

Year 1

The core units of the course provide the student with the opportunity to investigate technological developments in the maritime industry and their impact on commercial operations. In particular the project is an opportunity for students to demonstrate sustained independent work and to exhibit the knowledge, skills and intellectual maturity acquired during the course.

The optional units give the student the opportunity to develop skills in particular areas of interest and support the work carried out as part of the project unit dissertation.

Core units:

• Maritime Technology
• Project.

Two options from:

• Safety Management
• Financial Management
• Mercantile Law.

Why choose us?

This course will build on your experience in the maritime industry and help to develop your understanding of higher-level management issues associated with operating ships. The course provides added value to the knowledge gained during a UK officer cadetship and therefore is ideally suited to those seeking to broaden and progress their careers.

Warsash Maritime Academy is a world leader in maritime education and training, benefiting from close links with the marine industry. The extensive professional experience of academic staff ensures that the course draws on real-world case studies and equips students well for management careers.

Assessment

Individual and group coursework, presentation and project work, including dissertation and examinations.

Projects/work experience

Students will complete some of the assessments as part of a live brief within the workplace.

Key career skills

Analytical skills, presentation, teamwork, problem solving, decision making, communication.

Contact

Tel: +44(0)1489 556243Email: wma@solent.ac.uk| Warsash Maritime Academy's website: www.warsashacademy.co.uk|