mba in cruise ship management

Master of Science Hospitality Management: Cruise Line Operations Specialization

Chaplin school of hospitality & tourism management.

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Degree Title

Master of Science

May 6, 2024.

Known as the MBA for the hospitality industry, FIU’s online master’s degree in Hospitality Management is an applied business degree that gives you the flexibility to learn in your own space, at your own pace. Within the Hospitality Management master’s degree program, the Cruise Line Operations  Specialization , the first of its kind in the nation, offers students a specialization that focuses on the $23.8 billion cruise line industry. 

The M.S. in Hospitality Management: Cruise Line Operations  Specialization prepares leaders to design and develop customer experiences of the future as it provides students with unique, real-world opportunities to cultivate their academic experiences.

Leveraging its deep connections within the cruise line industry, the Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism Management has enhanced its high-quality teaching, state-of-the-art research and creative activity with a degree that addresses the critical need for hospitality and tourism industry leaders in all aspects of the cruise line industry.

Curricula will cover cruise industry law including maritime law, port state laws and international treaties; cruise line leadership including human resources and general management, culture, policy and impact; sustainability including new technology, consumption, consumer demand and local infrastructure; and logistics and shoreside operations including forecasting, research strategic planning, customs, insurance, security and financing, etc.

With record-breaking numbers of “Sunshine State” tourists every year, Florida International University’s Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, sits in one of the most strategic locations for any hospitality management school as most of the cruise companies are headquartered in South Florida. Moreover, Florida is home to PortMiami, the No. 1 busiest cruise port in the U.S. More than 6.8 million passengers traveled through PortMiami in 2019, and the port is also home to 20 cruise lines berthing 55 ships. After PortMiami, Port Canaveral, No. 2, is home to 47 vessels and Port Everglades, No. 3, is home to 41 vessels. FIU is in a unique position to offer its students exclusive access to leaders embedded within the cruise line industry, real-time information and current case studies to instruct students on the most salient aspects of cruise line travel and operations today.

Of note, the global cruise line industry is also continuing its steady growth and will need a stream of professionals to fill new positions. Moreover, China is the fastest-growing cruise market in the world and is expected to be the largest by 2030. There are 12 new departure ports and up to three new home ports slated for construction in China. Pre-COVID, it was projected that the Chinese cruise line market would host roughly eight to 10 million guests a year. 

Cruise industry workers are employed on ships and also work in ports, in head offices, in travel agencies and in many other locations. The M.S. in Hospitality Management: Cruise Line Operations  Specialization takes this vast range of managerial pathways into consideration to prepare graduates for immediate application of their skills. The multibillion dollar industry is in need of managers to help support the massive numbers of tourists each year at more than 2,000 cruise line ports worldwide. Additionally, in 2021, 28 new ships launched and more than 17 new ships are on order to launch in 2022 and 2023. Experts indicate that pandemic-induced pent up demand for cruise line travel will propel the industry to new heights in the years to come.

With a wide range of careers, the hospitality industry is one of the largest sectors in the service industry and provides a large number of opportunities for those with an M.S. in Hospitality Management: Cruise Line Operations  Specialization .

Partnerships

The Chaplin School, named for Mr. Harvey Chaplin, Chairman of Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, annually co-produces the Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival (SobeWFF) along with Southern Glazer’s. The event, largest of its kind in the U.S., generates experiential learning opportunities for as many as 1,200 FIU students each year. Additionally, the Chaplin School has developed many other long-standing relationships with major global hospitality and tourism corporations such as Carnival Cruise Lines (funder of the Carnival Gold Scholars and the Carnival Student Center on our BBC campus) and Marriott International (namesake for the school’s Marriott Tianjin China Program), along with some well-known names among food and beverage producers to the industry such as Bacardi, Badia and Quirch that have greatly contributed to the school’s Restaurant, Culinary and Spirits Management programs. Global corporate partners have been central to efforts to expand funding opportunities to students, serve the local community, provide employment experiences, and deliver the resources needed to advance the quality of education and service provided to students and alumni. Building meaningful relationships with industry organizations has been an integral part of the Chaplin School’s highly-successful existence, earning the #1 ranking for U.S. online hospitality and tourism programs for six years in a row. 

Career Path

Hotel General Manager, Food Service Manager, Entertainment Manager, Food & Beverage Manager, Convention Sales Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Cruise Operations Manager, Revenue Manager, Hotel Development, Entrepreneur.

Non-traditional Career Paths

HR Coordinator

Customer Service Manager

Sales Representative

Recruitment Consultant

Communication Coordinator

General Manager

Income Range

$34,000 - $198,000

Industry Outlook

FL: 11% ⬆️

US: 7% ⬆️

(Sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics and onetonline.org)

33 Credit hours total. No thesis will be required for this track.

CORE COURSES 

HMG 6257  Hospitality and Tourism Industry Research Analysis 3

HMG 6446  Hospitality and Tourism Technology Innovations 3

HMG 6477  Financial Management for the Hospitality Industry 3

HMG 6246  Organizational Behavior in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry 3

HMG 6280  Global Issues in Hospitality and Tourism 3

HMG 6296  Strategic Management for Hospitality and Tourism 3

HMG 6916 Hospitality Industry Research Project 3

HMG 6946  Graduate Internship 3

CRUISE LINE OPERATIONS COURSES 

HMG 6263  Logistics and Shoreside Operations 3

HMG 6261  Cruise Line Leadership 3

HMG 6600  Cruise Industry Law 3

HMG 6260  Sustainability in Cruise Line Operations 3

This is an 11 course, 33 credit program. Both the Strategic Management for Hospitality and Tourism and Graduate Internship should be completed in the final semester.

TENTATIVE COHORT SCHEDULE

HMG 6257  Hospitality and Tourism Industry Research Analysis

HMG 6446  Hospitality and Tourism Technology Innovations

HMG 6477  Financial Management for the Hospitality Industry

HMG 6246  Organizational Behavior in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry

Spring 2023

HMG 6280  Global Issues in Hospitality and Tourism

HMG 6263  Logistics and Shoreside Operations

HMG 6261 Cruise Line Leadership

HMG 6260 Sustainability in Cruise Line Operations

Summer 2023

HMG 6296  Strategic Management for Hospitality and Tourism

HMG 6600  Cruise Industry Law

Requirements

Admissions documents.

The following must be submitted: 

Online master's programs application ($30).

GPA - Minimum 3.0 GPA in upper-division coursework.

GMAT/GRE –Not required if your undergraduate GPA is at least 3.0 in upper-division coursework.

Official transcripts -- All applicants must submit official transcripts from all previously attended colleges/universities. Transcripts must be submitted in sealed envelopes directly from the respective institutions. A four-year bachelor degree from an accredited institution as well as a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 in upper-division coursework is required. 

Proof of Degree -- Submit official proof of degree: a notarized copy of the original diploma is required if the degree is not posted on the official transcripts.   

Only those applicants who have submitted complete application packets will be considered. Meeting the minimum requirements is not a guarantee of admissions. 

International Students

Proof of English Language Proficiency. If you earned a bachelor's degree in a country whose official language is not English, you must demonstrate English language proficiency by earning a passing score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language ( TOEFL ) or the International English Language Testing System ( IELTS ). TOEFL required minimum score: 550 (paper-based exam) or 80 (internet-based). IELTS required minimum score: 6.5. When requesting official scores, please refer to FIU Institution code 5206. TOEFL / IELTS scores are valid for two years. View list of TOEFL/IELTS-exempt countries .

Graduate programs can use the Duolingo English Test.

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FIU Minimum Duolingo English Test Score: 110

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FIU accepts evaluations/translations from any NACES member evaluation services, below are a few FIU recommends:

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Official Transcripts Translation. If official transcripts are not in English, a second copy of the transcript must be requested for translation. Both the official translation, as well as the original transcripts, must be submitted to FIU.

Certified Copy of Diploma .  I f you obtained your degree at a foreign institution.

• As a fully online degree,  this program is ineligible to grant/provide F-1 Student visas.  

Official transcripts/translations must be submitted directly by the respective institution(s) in electronic format or mailed in a sealed institution envelope to:  

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Pursuing your graduate degree is one of the best investments you can make – one that will open doors to personal and professional opportunities. Our tuition costs represent some of the best values in higher education, and we also offer financial aid support to help you reach your goals.

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Under the revised Florida Board of Governors' (BOG) Regulation 8.002, all institutions of the State University System (SUS) of Florida are required to provide students with a side-by-side Tuition and Fees comparison for continuing education programs. The tuition comparisons are made between a traditional program vs. its counterpart Market Rate/Self-Supporting program. This approach provides students an opportunity to become aware of options that are available upon selecting a degree program of study.

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Top Faculty

Faculty value student exploration and encourage innovation. They serve as mentors and models who challenge and inspire students. Chaplin School faculty members combine strong academic credentials with excellent teaching skills and extensive executive-level industry experience to inspire students to become leaders in hospitality and tourism. Students learn from experts on all aspects of the field from wine tasting to leadership and entrepreneurship to sustainability. Professors are steeped in knowledge about the newest new inroads to outside fields such as healthcare, and the geopolitical influence on hospitality in emerging markets. Faculty also prepare students with sound approaches to financing and networking to help encourage opportunities and innovation.

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33 credits required, $27,000 tuition cost.

* Total tuition and fees are subject to change.

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12-month program

Program starts Fall Term

This program grants you access to Career Engage and associated scholarships

#2 Best Online Master’s in Hospitality Management 2020 from OnlineSchoolsReport.com

Ranked No. 1 Best Online Hospitality Management Program by BestColleges.com

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Chaplin School ranked in top 50 worldwide (QS World University Rankings by Subject), 2019.

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Maritime Business Management

Masters of science.

The Master of Science in Maritime Business Management (MSMB) is designed to give students the knowledge and skills to become creative problem solvers and thus to succeed in a variety of senior business, management, and leadership positions. The program emphasizes that good ideas are not enough and that implementation is what separates excellence from mediocrity in management and leadership. The MSMB program prepares students for executive leadership responsibilities in maritime business and supply chain management, in both the public and private sectors, by helping students develop technical expertise and a strategic mindset to improve the performance of the many facets of the complex global transportation systems--preparing them for careers in local, regional, or global maritime business and supply chain management.

The degree is offered in a 17-month executive format with 9 three-credit courses and one four-credit capstone course (total 31 credits).

*In response to the global pandemic COVID19, we have migrated to an online format. We will continue virtual format for the foreseeable future. 

Apply Today! 

Why get your Masters in Maritime Business?

With 90% of global commerce moving via ship, and with other maritime-related sectors such as off-shore wind expanding, qualified maritime professional managers are needed to meet the ever increasing needs of the maritime industry and related enterprises.  

What makes the Masters in Maritime Business program different from an MBA program?

The MSMBM’s curriculum balances core business management courses, such as financial analytics and organizational behavior, with specific maritime industry related topics, such as Maritime Law and Global supply chain management.

What kind of coursework is required?

The MSMBM program includes a combination of:

• Group discussions and exercises;
• Case-study analysis;
• Project research;
• Group and individual presentations;
• Table-top, workshop and other team-building and problem-solving exercises.  
• Readings from textbooks, case studies, peer-reviewed articles, professional journals,  doctrinal manuals and emergency management-related hand books
• Research papers on relevant topics and course readings;
• Tests and examinations;
• Book and maritime journal article reviews;
• The MSMBM capstone seminar is designed to develop research, analytical, briefing and writing skills to assist students in identifying a maritime-related  problem in their organization, community or related to a global issue and developing sound recommendations.  The capstone seminar develops analytical competencies and written and oral communications skills, all critical for operating in any professional environment.  

What will you learn?

•  Maritime-based logistics and supply chain operations processes, tools, and best practices;
• Skills to work effectively as an organizational manager and communicate and coordinate effectively with employees, service partners and customers in the maritime industry;
• Legal and regulatory considerations impacting the maritime industry;
• Risk assessment skills to Identify threats to maritime security and supply chains;
• Fundamental financial management concepts central to the maritime industry in performing sound financial analysis and planning; 
• Research, analytical and communications skills to formulate practical and implementable maritime-based organization strategies and plans to enhance maritime operations and better manage and mitigate risks and threats to maritime operations;
• Skills and knowledge to create, coordinate and implement policies to assist enterprises and organizations in more effectively operating in the global market and complying with relevant maritime laws and regulations;
• Appropriate maritime law and maritime-related human resource regulations and best practices in managing personnel in the maritime environment;

A Guide To MBA In Shipping

Merchant Navy is a specialized field, which provides an experience unlike that offered by any other profession. However, the constant travelling, almost zero social life, and hostile working environment can take a toll on people working on ships. These reasons have also been the main driving force behind people leaving sailing for a shore job.

In case you are one of those, who want to shift to a shore job or want to go for further education, a degree in Masters in Business Administration (MBA) would be the best option for a promising career on shore.

Why MBA in Shipping?

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) has been a hot choice for furthering one’s career aspirations for a very long time. Many b-schools have sprung up, offering the course with a wide range of electives to specialise in.

For seafarers looking to switch careers, advance their knowledge in shipping, or change functions within the shipping industry, MBA has long been a conduit to facilitate the aforementioned transitions. Amid a plethora of shipping management course offerings, it is important to navigate through those that are relevant to one’s need and career goals to choose an MBA (or a specialised Masters, as the case may be) while keeping in mind the course content, return on investment (ROI) and prospective employment.

With regards to prospective employment (a legitimate concern considering the significant investment of time and money), the MBA in shipping courses spans different countries with different work visa regulations, a critical aspect when researching the big step in business education. Without further ado, let us dive straight into the topic.

What kind of MBA can a Maritime Professional do?

A maritime professional can opt for any one of the following MBA programs. Note that these are not the only options. However, these would offer the best future prospects considering the kind of work experience maritime professionals already have.

• MBA in logistics and supply chain
• Port management
• MBA in shipping management
• MBA in shipping and logistics
• MSc in maritime administration and logistics
• MSc in international trade
• MSc in port management etc.

A person, who wants to explore options beyond the shipping industry, can choose any one of the conventional subjects of MBA such as Marketing, Finance, Human resource etc.

However, an MBA degree in above-mentioned programs would benefit a mariner who already has the right kind of experience and knowledge of the subjects taught in these courses.

What are the MBA selection criteria for Maritime Professionals?

All reputed colleges providing an MBA degree in Shipping look for two main things – decent work experience and the GMAT score (or equivalent). They also take into account a good work profile and consistent grades throughout high school and graduate program.

Also, note that some colleges providing MBA in shipping can consider a candidate without a GMAT score if the person has extensive sailing experience (more than 7-8 years) along with an exceptional past record and work profile. However, this criterion is decided solely by the concerned business school.

Apart from GMAT, one would also require clearing English languages proficiency tests such as TOEFL and IELTS . (This is only if the person is applying to an international business school and when English is not his or her first language.)

How can a degree in MBA help a maritime professional?

When a mariner wants to shift to a shore job or want to go for higher education, there are a couple of options available. However, to get a decent position in a reputable shipping company, one requires two main things –

• Extensive job experience (More than two years)
• A degree in MBA (or equivalent higher degree)

If you already have a good amount of experience sailing as a captain or a chief engineer of a ship, then you are probably the right person for a managerial position in a shipping company on shore. However, the experience of a Chief engineer or a Captain backed by an MBA degree would surely make you more “preferable” for the right position.

But this is about maritime professionals who already have extensive experience at sea. What about those officers who want to quit sailing early in life for an office job on shore? It is often seen that shipping companies are reluctant to recruit officers with less managerial level work experience at the sea. For such officers, an MBA degree would open many doors of opportunities not only in the shipping field but also in other sectors.

What’s the first step towards MBA?

Getting a degree in MBA from a reputed university is no piece of cake. Competition is fierce and the process is lengthy and stressing. One needs to have a good amount of dedication along with clear goals in order to attain an MBA degree in shipping.

The first step towards an MBA degree would be to clear a standardized management test (entrance exam), which is necessary to apply for an MBA degree in a reputed college.

Each country has its own standardized test for MBA colleges. For e.g. India has the Common Admission Test (CAT) for MBA.

However, anyone who is looking forward to an MBA degree from an international college, he or she will have to get a decent score in GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) , a computer adaptive test which is accepted by almost all business colleges around the world.

Some private business schools have their own MBA entrance exams and selection procedures. However, GMAT is accepted by all the top reputed management colleges around the world.

A Generalised List of A dmission Requirements for an MBA:

• Undergraduate degree in any discipline
• GMAT or GRE score
• Letter(s) of recommendation (usually two or three)
• Filled application form
• Essays/Statement of purpose
• Work experience (not always required but always preferred)

Note that the above vary among countries and course choices. Master’s degrees in the US require an individual to take the GMAT or GRE while those in Europe don’t have that requirement. For the MBA, as mentioned earlier, most of the recognised universities require the GMAT (the GRE has become an alternative even for the MBA with most schools accepting GRE scores now). For the prestigious IIMs (in India), the CAT examinations determine the prospect of entry into one of them.

Main Exams For MBA 

The Graduate Management Admission Test ( GMAT ) is a computer adaptive test scored out of 700 intended to assess certain analytical, writing, quantitative, verbal, and reading skills in written English for use in admission to a graduate management program, such as an MBA. Follow the link to know about the exam; there are ample resources already available online to know all there is to the exam.

The Graduate Record Examinations ( GRE ) is a standardized test that is an admissions requirement for most Graduate Schools in the United States. The GRE aims to measure verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, analytical writing, and critical thinking skills that have been acquired over a long period of learning. The content of the GRE consists of certain specific algebra, geometry, arithmetic, and vocabulary. The GRE General Test is offered as a computer-based exam administered at Prometric testing centres.

Future Prospects: Is MBA in Shipping For You?

Almost all prestigious MBA programs conduct their admissions process with the basic tenet of diversity in mind, meaning that applications are welcome from candidates across various industries and functions. It is not unheard of to have military veterans, investment bankers, private equity professionals, engineers, management consultants, writers, athletes and seafarers rolled into one MBA cohort. It is this aspect of diversity that enables an enriching class that has input through real-life experiences from different backgrounds, amalgamating into a well-rounded output with different perspectives to decision making.

The MBA or Masters can open up opportunities in chartering, shipbroking, ship operations and business development in a maritime-focused company (among others). It can also help a candidate to switch careers into financial services, supply chain, energy, trading, consulting etc. In a two year MBA curriculum, for example, the first year is spent focusing on the core business subjects, enabling the candidate to develop a working knowledge of accounting, managerial economics, organisational behaviour etc. – knowledge that is applicable to any industry. The second year is spent specialising in their choice of the industry through electives.

Where to Do MBA in Shipping?

The information will now be continued country wise, listing the top couple of/few courses pertaining to the maritime industry (along with other details) or the common course choices of seafarers who have already made their moves, depending on the country.

The list of courses is vast and with this initial introduction into the MBA/Masters, a prospective candidate can continue to do their own research to see which course fits their career aspirations best.

United States of America

The US of A is awash with the best names in management education. From the world’s best universities in business education such as Harvard, Stanford, Wharton to the best-specialised programs in supply chain management at Sloan (MIT), Smeal (PSU), Broad (MSU), WP Carey (ASU) – the US has plenty of choices to fulfil one’s career goals, whether they are to switch industry and/or functions or to further one’s interest in an overall general management education. However, the US is not the best option if one is focused on getting a degree specific to the maritime field. There are a handful of colleges that offer a Masters degree related to the maritime sector and they primarily cater to the domestic candidate and aren’t really popular among seafarers in the past. Note that a general management MBA is not focused on the maritime field but can open up a wide array of options in a variety of industries and functions, including the maritime field.

• Master of Science in International Transport Management at SUNY
• Masters in Maritime Administration and Logistics at Texas A&M University

United Kingdom

The UK has been the go-to place for most of the seafarers looking to further their education in the maritime sector and thereby switching over to a shore job upon completion. Most of the postgraduate taught Masters courses do not require the GMAT and hence make the application process less cumbersome for those not willing to take these standardised tests. The UK is a hub for the shipping industry – from housing the Baltic Exchange to the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers, the UK has many options to diversify within the industry.

One must keep in mind that the UK Government visa regulations poses a considerable worry for foreign aspirants, especially those from the non EU/non EEA pool, wherein only a few months of stay is allowed to gain some work experience in the country upon country, unless of course, the employer is willing to sponsor their stay. It’s not that staying on and working in the UK is impossible, it’s just very competitive. There has been speculation for changes in their visa structure and it is advised to make practical decisions keeping in mind the costs, probability of employment and the acceptability of the course in an international market in mind. Also, it is prudent to remember that online courses might not hold the same value as a taught course across the world and surely don’t give the candidate the opportunity to network and find employment in the country of study.

Following are some of the popular choices:

• MSc in Shipping, Trade and Finance at Cass Business School
• MSc in International Shipping and Finance at the ICMA Centre
• MSc in International Shipping at University of Plymouth
• MSc in International Shipping and Logistics at Southampton Solent University
• MSc in Maritime Policy and Shipping Management at Cardiff University
• MBA in Shipping and Logistics from Middlesex University (Online)
• Various professional courses from the Lloyd’s Maritime Academy

Germany has been attracting students from all over the world owing to its low tuition fees and by virtue of being a very robust economy. As with most European economies, it is tough to crack into the job market as a foreigner from outside of the EU; however, Germany offers a lot more opportunities than most other nations, the maritime sector included. The work visa regulations are also comparatively relaxed giving the candidate ample wiggle room to seek employment. Germany also encourages foreign students to pursue their academic interests in their country by offering an array of scholarships (DAAD) . Let us list out a few relevant courses for you.

• Shipping MBA at HSBA
• Master in International Maritime Law & Logistics at Kuhne Logistics University

France has long been the choice of Indian students for their general management courses. Institutes such as HEC Paris, INSEAD, EDHEC and the likes have long been the destination for Indian students. However, for courses specific to the maritime field, the following options stand out. France also has the option to work in their country after completion of a postgraduate course for an extended period but employment depends a lot on knowing the language and integrating into the French culture (as with most European destinations). Following courses are tailored to shipping:

• MSc in International Trade and Logistics at KEDGE (It has a strong focus on the maritime sector)
• MSc in International Logistics and Port Management at EM Normandie

Netherlands

Netherlands is also a major maritime hub – the port of Rotterdam is a historical port and one of the busiest in the world. As seafarers, most have been to Rotterdam at some point. The Dutch are generally extremely polite and welcoming people and fluent in English. The country is clean, green and is also a solid economy with a higher possibility of finding jobs owing to their open labour market for Indians. However, as always, it’s best to pick up working knowledge of Dutch in order to increase chances of employment. Quality of studies are also good, a conclusion that has been arrived at after speaking to many students who have pursued the following courses:

• MSc in Maritime Economics and Logistics at Erasmus University
• Master of Science in Shipping and Transport at STC-NMU

The former has a more academic approach while the latter has a more practical and hands-on approach.

A country that has gone through (and still going through) a very big economic turmoil, Greece isn’t the first name that comes to mind when thinking of pursuing a postgraduate degree and employment. However, Greece has had a historical association with shipping and the industry is a very coveted one in the country with a lot of aspiring professionals, especially in the shipbroking industry. Greece is also home to innovation in shipping with companies such as Signal Maritime based out of there.

• MBA in Shipping at ALBA
• MSc in Shipping Management at ALBA

It might a very cold country but with its stellar healthcare, gender equality, high quality of education and robust economy, Sweden might seem like a viable destination for many students. Till very recently, education was free even for international students, a rule that was eventually turned. While tuition fees are comparatively lower, Scandinavian countries are expensive to live in. Following courses specific to the maritime industry are popular:

• MSc in Maritime Management at Chalmers
• MSc in Maritime Affairs at World Maritime University

We could dig out just one course in Belgium that is directly associated with Maritime studies – C-MAT at the Univeristy of Antwerp – offers a comprehensive 1-year advanced Master programme (60 ECTS). The programme consists of 45 ECTS courses and 15 ECTS dissertation or dissertation project.

• Master of Science in Maritime and Air Transport Management

Australia is a fantastic country to be in – with high standards of living, plenty wildlife and beaches, it’s a great student experience. While not the first choice for Maritime studies, Australia does have a couple of options for postgraduate studies.

• MBA in Maritime and Logistics Management at AMC
• Master of Maritime Studies at University of Wollongong

Another country that a seafarer has been to at some point in their life. A country that has transformed into a hub of business across different industries thanks to the legendary LKY , Singapore is the go-to place for many seeking employment in the maritime sector. Many top-notch shipbroking and chartering firms, as well as shipping companies, have an office in Singapore owing to its strategic location and a massive port that is one of the busiest. Singapore is home to a very high number of expats, a lot of whom are employed in the maritime sector. While migration and obtaining the work permit used to be very easy, it has become tougher now. The quality of education in Singapore is also immense and some of the universities consistently rank among the best in the world (NUS, NTU). Following are some of the courses in shipping:

• MSc in Maritime Studies at Nanyang Technological University
• Various courses at IMBM
• Diploma in Maritime Business from SMA

HK is also a very expat-friendly nation that is strategically important as a maritime hub. Hong Kong is well placed to facilitate the myriad of supply chains and the growing consumer markets in Asia. The prime location, world-class infrastructure and extensive multi-modal transport network make our city an efficient logistics hub in the region. The HKUST MBA has consistently been ranked as one of the top programs in the world and a lot of seafarers looking to make a career switch have chosen this MBA. Specific to the maritime sector, the following is a course we found suitable:

• MSc in International Transport and Logistics at HKPU

India is a rising superpower with strong ties to shipping, providing a vast number of qualified officers to shipping companies. While the recruitment for entry-level officers has drastically slowed down causing a lot of trouble for junior officers, there are ways to switch over to the shore side positions in the industry with some hard work and dedication. While initially, the jobs in commercial shipping might not be as lucrative as that out at sea, over a long term there is a lot of scope and employment opportunities across the world. Following are some of the courses available in India:

• Post Graduate Diploma in Shipping Management at NMIS
• MBA Port & Shipping Management at UPES
• MBA Port and Shipping Management at IMU

Resources For MBA Information

Quitting one’s professional career to pursue an MBA or a Masters is a huge commitment of time as well as money. Everybody is looking for the best ROI on their education and it is natural to want to know more that there is on the university websites. While there aren’t websites dedicated to maritime education in the postgraduate level (we are endeavouring to do as much as we can), there are a lot of resources online to find out more about the MBA as a course in general. Following is a list of worthy resources pertaining to the MBA:

• Poets & Quants
• MBA Crystal Ball
• Wall Street Oasis

It is advisable for the readers to understand that the list of courses is indicative and not exhaustive. There definitely are more courses in many other countries that we might not be aware of and we would welcome additions in the comments section. One final thing to always remember – career goals are subjective and one must do THOROUGH research with regard to any Masters course or MBA in shipping before jumping to a final decision. Read as much as possible on the course modules, quality of teaching, employment prospects, funding options etc before making a firm decision aligned with your own career aspirations. Ask alumni and industry experts for their advice regarding the courses.

An investment in education is possibly the best investment and can reap exponential benefits. Good luck!

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We need good government support for the Indian seafarer’s on cruise line’s.

Great Article. Very Insightful.

Besides the MBA programs for mariners listed in your article, could you please state your views on the following two programs for mariners from “a good fit” and “job prospects” point of view.

1. LBS Sloan Fellow 2. CBS Executive MBA in shipping and Logistics

Would love to have some educational options available in Canada too. Will you pls enlighten us about the same.

Many thanks.

Great article and lot of insights. One small correction – – The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is a computer adaptive test scored out of 700.

It is scored out of 800. I think it is just a typo. Othrwise, a great one 🙂

a very informative article of marineinsight.most of the programs and courses are suitable for captain or chief engineers having over years experience to sit on management level..how about a 3rd mate for higher study!? in that case can you please suggest the trending subjects in upcoming years..

is there any scope for MBA in oil and gas management (distance education) in shipping industry ?

@Prasad Joshi: Do check Lloyds maritime distance learning options- https://bit.ly/2MqUfNf

The scope of management courses is increasing day by day. Once you have completed your degree, you have a great job opportunity in the industrial world. In the management sector you can reach at the top designation, in quick span of time. It opens a number career paths in the future. In any sector, master of business administration experts or professionals play a very significant role.The management is the way to reach on the top of the height as soon as possible by using your leadership and working proficiency. After the completion of Btech i’ve placed in so many companies but going for MBA as higher studies is my best decision ever. now Here i am the student of MBA from Quantum University which does not only have a good educational background but which provides me more than that and develops me as a whole.

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For those with a variety of hospitality backgrounds, cruise ship operations provide a broad variety of opportunities. From preparing exquisite meals to finding a guest's new lodging, each cruise ship operations manager plays a key role in ensuring the highest quality of service to passengers. While their responsibilities may prevent them from taking in every Caribbean vibe or Atlantic landscape the ship passes through, living in the comparable of a five-star hotel for long durations has its own set of benefits.

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Working on a cruise ship gives you the opportunity to meet people from all over the globe. It not only allows you to make international connections, but it also aids in the development of a self-assured persona.

The employer is normally responsible for living expenses such as housing and food. Cruise ship operations management jobs need you to be aboard the ship for at least six months of the year, making it simple to save money while living a luxurious lifestyle.

This industry's rate of advancement is fairly rapid, making it an excellent choice for those looking for a quick track to success.

Apart from the opportunity to travel to far-flung regions of the globe and secure a bright future, a job in cruise ship management offers these benefits

Last but not least, the possibility to travel the world for free is one of the most appealing aspects of the job.

Although the hospitality and tourism industry is one of the world's fastest expanding and most dynamic, there is still a scarcity of skilled and experienced personnel. One of the most fascinating careers available is in the cruise ship hospitality sector. 

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The environment and the savings are two of the most appealing aspects of working on a cruise ship. Staff employees earn money while working in a luxurious setting that includes free housing and board, medical insurance, and medical care, as well as the possibility to travel throughout the world. Typically, cruise lines give airline tickets to and from the ship's port, as well as discounted cruise rates for family members.

Most cruise ship occupations do not lead to long-term careers, and the sector, particularly in recent years, has a high staff turnover rate. Whether they find a new job, opt to return to school, or simply tyre of living a nomadic existence, people eventually come back to land. For executives, this can involve hiring and training new employees on a regular basis, just to lose them the following season.

Getting a job as a manager aboard a cruise ship usually requires hospitality training and prior experience (on land or at sea) in a specialized area. The following are some examples of cruise ship management jobs available, while job names and descriptions may vary.

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A cruise ship is a thrilling and fun place to be. Surrounded by the deep blue sea, beautiful picturesque sunsets, gourmet food, and great entertainment on-board, guests get to truly be at the heart of nature and enjoy her magnificence. What can up the ante is great hospitality from the staff on the cruise. Therefore, cruise ship staff should always be on top of their game to provide outstanding service to their guests.

Educational qualifications required

Jobs on cruise ships mostly deal with hospitality and service. Hence, typically, you require a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Hospitality Management. An MBA in Hospitality Management is the most apt degree for these kinds of roles. With it, you can study subjects that cover all aspects of cruise ship management. The curriculum of MBA ESG’s Hospitality Management program covers crucial subjects such as finance, accounting, statistics, e-marketing, business law, project management, etc. This will ensure you are prepared for any role that involves hospitality on a cruise or otherwise. Organizations usually prefer those with some experience in cruise ship management but you can pursue internships in any kind of hospitality just as well.

Roles and skills

There are a number of roles for graduates of hospitality management on cruise ships. You can get into any stream like finance, administration, or management depending on your interests. The roles, thus, depend on where you are placed.

If you are a hospitality manager, your primary responsibility is to attend to the well-being of guests and ensure all teams work in tandem to make guests feel comfortable. You will also have to oversee administrative tasks such as budgeting, financing, etc. If you are into finance, then you will obviously work on reports and statistics that are essential to understanding the workings of the cruise. Food and beverage managers will be responsible for the inventory, sourcing of food and beverages, and other tasks involving the kitchen and bar.

The primary skills vital for cruise ship hospitality management are great customer service. You should be able to anticipate the needs of the guests and provide service as required. People management is another skill that goes hand-in-hand with customer service. You should be great at handling guests, which will automatically convert to great customer service. The skills you should possess also depend on the role you are assigned.

One of the highest paid roles is that of a Training and Development manager, with salaries averaging up to INR 12,00,000 per year. The next most sought-after post in terms of salary is that of a Chef. As a Chef, you can make about INR 9,90,000 per year, depending on the type of cruise. However, you should also possess excellent culinary skills to become a chef and it’s more of an operational rather than a managerial position. Financial Analysts can make around INR 3,00,000 per year. A Senior Finance Manager can earn approximately INR 9,32,000 per year. As you can see, your salary mainly depends on the role you’ll take up on a cruise ship.

With an MBA in Hospitality Management , you will be able to pursue more authoritative and rewarding positions. The kind of job you’d like to do depends entirely upon you. But, no matter what you choose, whether it is a managerial or operational or administrative role, a degree in Hospitality Management will certainly help you get there faster.

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The academy offers MBA in cruise ship hospitality management which is a two years duration course and approved by UGC. There is a shortage of qualified and experienced professionals in hospitality and tourism industry. This course help students in learning how to present themself in cruise lines.

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A cruise ship management course that will fast-track your career in the global cruise industry thanks to a partnership with Silversea

• Learn how onboard areas such as F&B, housekeeping, sales, finance and events are managed
• Visit ports and cruise ships, experiencing behind-the-scenes operations that guests don’t see
• Interact with cruise professionals from Silversea and learn from industry expert guest lecturers
• Develop the business and entrepreneurial mindset required for a successful career in the cruise industry

Courses include:

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• Luxury Guest Experience
• Luxury Onboard Accommodation Management
• Cruise F&B Management
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This cruise ship management course combines the hospitality acumen of Les Roches and cruise operation excellence through an exclusive partnership with Silversea .

Together, Les Roches Marbella and Silversea have created a focused and highly practical program package. The curriculum covers both the business and operational side of a cruise service, including management of onboard areas such as accommodation, F&B venues and events, as well as business operations, sales and revenue management, and marine law.

Last but not least, students can benefit from a very special scholarship arrangement whereby Silversea and Les Roches would offer positions to students on one of the brand’s luxury ships. Contact us to learn more.

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The ‘jewel in the crown’ of the Royal Caribbean Group, Silversea is the leading ultra-luxury and expedition cruise line. Launched in 1994 as the world’s first all-inclusive, ultra-luxury global cruise line, Silversea’s voyages include butler service in every suite category; a choice of restaurants on every ship, as well as in-suite dining around the clock, and premium beverages served throughout the ship; and a true door-to-door service, with private executive transfers and flights included as standard, among other inclusions. Silversea’s guests travel deep into hundreds of destinations on all seven continents, enjoying a curated selection of immersive experiences in the world’s most remarkable places.

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Our specialized diploma programs immerse you in your specialization, and nowhere more so than during the study trip.

For the Postgraduate Diploma in Cruise Line Management you will travel to the Port of Miami, USA, which is the largest passenger port in the world.

Home to a wide range of cruise lines, the port welcomes thousands of passengers embarking or disembarking each day, while its position as a major cargo port also demonstrates how the cruise industry interacts with other lines of business.

Final semester Internship or Research Project

At the end of your taught semester you can choose between a professional internship or Business Research Project on a Silversea ship to earn your diploma.

Your six-month professional internship guarantees you a place you on a Silversea ship, enabling you to put to the test what you learned in the previous semester.

This is our recommended option if you did not have significant cruise industry experience before joining the program.

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Working with Silversea , you will tackle a real-world business challenge, drawing upon the skills and knowledge you learned in class.

This is our recommended option if you already accrued cruise industry experience before joining the program.

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Professional experience:.

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Students without a degree can access the Postexperience Programs and will receive a Professional Development Diploma.

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*Optional: the Hospitality Immersion Program (HIP) runs in parallel to the 1st semester/module with courses on “Hospitality in Context”, “F&B Beverage Operations Management”, “Rooms Division Operations Management”. It’s designed for students without a hospitality related degree or professional experience.

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Silversea/Les Roches scholarship package requires students to take a position on board one of the Silversea ships after the academic portion is complete.

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Upon successful completion of your diploma in cruise line management, you have the option to study a further semester focused on core hospitality business content.

This, combined with your choice of professional internship or Business Research Project, earns you a Master’s in Hospitality Management with Specialization

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Do you need a diploma to work on a cruise ship?

You don’t need a specialized diploma to secure a job in cruising, but we have no doubt that such a qualification will allow you to target more senior positions while also helping your resume to stand out from the crowd in the eyes of recruiters.

This is a view endorsed by Silversea to provide industry expert guest lecturers and to host visits to ports and cruise ships that let you experience behind-the-scenes operations which guests don’t see. Their support and guarantee of employment to our students is what makes this the most uniquely immersive education in cruise line management.

What is a cruise line management course?

The Postgraduate Diploma in Cruise Line Management at Les Roches is a one semester (six months) study program that gathers key aspects of cruise line operations from Silversea into a focused and highly practical program package. It can be studied by individuals or offered to cruise line company employees as part of their learning and development portfolio.

The diploma program includes a business field trip to the Port of Miami in Florida, USA, which ranks as the largest passenger port in the world and is home to a vast array of cruise lines. In addition, at the end of your study semester you will undertake a six-month professional internship or applied project on Silversea which will further add to your cruise industry skillset.

What are the career opportunities in Cruise Line Management?

Potential career paths with a Postgraduate Diploma in Cruise Line Management include:

• Events Manager
• Onboard Commerce Director
• Digital Marketing Specialist
• Head of Digital Onboard Revenue
• Cruise Operations Manager
• Cruise Facilities Director
• Director Brand Strategy
• Guest Experience Manager

How to turn this diploma into a Master’s

Upon successful completion of your Postgraduate Diploma in Cruise Line Management, you have the option to study a further semester focused on core hospitality business content. This, combined with your choice of professional internship or Business Research Project, earns you a Master’s in Hospitality Management with Specialization

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Imagine a work environment where the sun is always shining, your customers are always happy to see you and the view from your office never fails to take your breath away. If that sounds too good to be true, you probably haven't explored cruise ship hospitality as a career option .

OK, maybe working on a cruise ship isn't all sun, fun, and games. But it does offer a wide variety of employment opportunities for people working in the hospitality industry--and it's an industry that's growing.

In 2014, record-setting 22.1 million passengers enjoyed vacations and holidays aboard cruise ships (according to the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association ). A year later, that number increased by nearly 1 million more passengers--and all of them relied on the experience, expertise and professionalism of the ships' hospitality staff for fun, safety and relaxation.

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Dining is a critically important part of the cruise ship experience. Passengers pay handsomely to enjoy some of the best food and beverages available on the open seas. Cruise ships offer a variety of hospitality career opportunities for professionals interested in specializing in food and beverage:

• Food and beverage managers are responsible for quality control, inventory, cost containment, and overall customer satisfaction.
• Maitre d's are the face of the cruise ship's restaurants. They greet customers, ensure that their needs are being met and supervise the restaurant staff.
• Dining room managers oversee the wait staff and overall operation of the dining room. They serve as mediators when things go wrong and traffic managers when things get busy.

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Cruise ships are essentially giant, high-end hotels that float around the world. As with any hotel, success is measured by how full the rooms are--and the happier the customers, the more likely it is that rooms will remain full. As you can imagine, running a hotel on the open seas requires a talented hotel staff:

• Hotel managers are responsible for making sure that customers receive the highest quality service and handling customer concerns and complaints. They also often manage staffing and scheduling.
• Chief cabin stewards have the incredibly important role of supervising the housekeeping department. Guests aboard cruise ships expect their rooms--and the entire ship--to be clean at all times. This can be challenging, especially when you consider that ships are essentially floating cities.
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At the end of the day, operating a cruise ship is all about making a profit. And the people in the purser division are responsible for managing the money, reconciling revenue and expenses and ensuring that employees are paid. With thousands of customers and hundreds of employees, it's a big job that requires a highly qualified staff:

• Chief pursers are senior staff (actually they are senior officers) members responsible for all of the accounting that takes place aboard the ship. They supervise the other purser staff members, manage crew members' visas and work permits and oversee the currency exchange program to ensure that passengers have money to spend during their excursions.
• Pursers are also officers and they report to the chief purser. Pursers are responsible for all of the day-to-day financial transactions that occur on the ship. This includes managing the accounting from bars, restaurants and gift shops; overseeing immigration issues related to the crew and doing audits to ensure that operations are functioning as efficiently and profitably as possible.

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This MBA programme is designed to equip students with adequate skills and knowledge to take up careers in the Human Resource (HR) functional area in shipping and logistics companies. Subjects in all the areas of general management and the functional specialization in the area of Human Resource Management coupled with sectoral specialisation in shipping and logistics management will help the participants to gain a good understanding of the concepts and apply them in practice.

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Eligibility: 1. Any degree from a recognized University with 50 % marks.(OR) 2. Mariners holding the following professional qualification obtained after a minimum duration of study-cum-training of 6 years after 10+2 leading to: a) Master Foreign Going Certificate of Competency.(OR) b) First Class Motor or Steam or Combined (Chief Engineer) Certificate of Competency issued by the Directorate General of Shipping, Ministry of Shipping, Government of India or its counterparts in other countries.

Age: Maximum 25 years

Gender: Boys and Girls are eligible to apply.

Admission Test: CAT / MAT / XAT / ATMA / JMET / TANCET scores will be accepted. If a candidate has not taken any of the above tests, he / she will be asked to appear for Entrance Exam of AMET

Mode of Selection: Personal interview / Group discussion

Commencement of the classes: End July / Early August

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The Alba MBA with Shipping

A stream of the Alba MBA program, the Alba MBA with Shipping has been designed in collaboration with the Greek shipping community, the "Business Advisory Committee" for the Shipping programs of Alba to meet the industry’s educational needs.

The Alba MBA with Shipping stream prepares aspiring and seasoned shipping professionals for a future full of challenges in the shipping industry. The program, provides significant networking opportunities along with a challenging and unique educational experience delivered by world-renowned academics and distinguished industry practitioners in the field. Apart from specialized shipping courses and workshops, the MBA with Shipping program invests heavily in leadership and strategic management competencies, which are particularly relevant both as personal advantages and as essential resources for companies in this sector.

Key features of the program

• Evening Classes  with easy access to the school: near metro stations; Weekday classes between 18:00 - 22:00 twice a week on average for the part-time mode.
• Flexible schedule  to accommodate the needs of professionals: 10-month program (20-month program for part-time mode).
• Wide range of courses  that address the latest developments in Business and shipping.
• A variety of assessments to enhance the analytical and practical skills of students: Group reports/presentations, real case study analysis, a field consulting project (FCP), mid-term tests, final exams, online quizzes, peer evaluation reports, self-reflection papers.
• Capstone course offered by the  Entrepreneurship Boot Camp  (EBC) that provides a synthesis of all intended learning outcomes of the Alba MBA with shipping program in a single project that combines creativity innovation and implementation of new business ideas in an entrepreneurship/intrapreneurship setting.

The MBA with Shipping is designed particularly for: 

• Highly motivated professionals with at least 3 years of solid working experience and a clear aim to advance their career in management positions in the broader maritime industry.
• 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.

You may find here more information about the Program's Intended Learning Outcomes.

Current Student Profile

Ideal Location: Offered in Greece, a country with long-standing tradition in shipping.

Highly-Accessible World-Renowned Faculty : Teaching (resident & visiting faculty) combines research-lead and technically advanced methods and is delivered by world renowned academics providing a challenging and eye-opening educational experience.

Leadership Development: The Alba MBA with Shipping is a living experience that inspires students to act as leaders by offering them actionable knowledge and skills which they can apply directly to their current positions. Through classroom teaching and personal coaching, students embark on a journey of self-awareness and personal development, identifying strengths and areas of improvement and putting their aspirations into a coherent and dynamic learning plan for the future.

International Recognition: Being accredited by AMBA (the Association of MBAs, the highest standard earned only by the top 3% of MBAs globally) and the prestigious US-based a New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE), the Alba MBA with Shipping has international credibility and status and enables access to networking opportunities to graduates of other accredited MBAs.

Moreover, the MBA with Shipping is accredited by the  Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS) , the only internationally recognized professional body in the commercial maritime arena. Graduates of the program are eligible for three exemptions from the ICS qualification.

Member of BIMCO , the world’s largest direct-membership organization for shipowners, charterers, shipbrokers and agents. All Alba shipping students have access to  BIMCO , an organization that brings shipping people together to work for shared goals, and receive discounts on several BIMCO products.

Links to the Industry and Support : Strongly supported by the Greek shipping community: significant networking opportunities and participation in activities such as educational field trips abroad/cruise trips, visits to shipping companies, ports and commercial vessels. ALBA is a not-for-profit educational association of 89 Greek corporations including leading shipping companies like, Arcadia, Navios, Paragon, Star Bulk, Thenamaris and Top Ships.

Moreover Alba shipping programs are supported by WISTA Hellas , The Hellenic Shipbrokers Association (HSA) , The International Propeller Club (Piraeus) , the Master's and Mates Union of the Greek Merchant Marine , the International Community for Maritime and Ocean Professionals (SNAME) and the Green Award , offering several partial scholarships and financial aid.

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The MBAwith Shipping Business Advisory Committee (BAC) comprises of a select group of professionals from Greece and abroad and ensures the practical aspects of the program and that the program’s content is in line with the most recent developments in the shipping industry.

The BAC consists of:

George Achniotis , CFO NAVIOS MARITIME HOLDINGS

Stamatis Bourboulis , General Manager - EURONAV Ship Management (Hellas) Ltd

Anna Bredima , Senior Policy Advisor on European Affairs/ Cyprus Union of Shipowners

Kostas Kanellopoulos , Managing Director NEREUS SHIPPING S.A.

George Karageorgiou , President/CEO OLYMPIC SHIPPING AND MANAGEMENT S.A.

John Kokarakis , Vice President Technology and Business Development BUREAU VERITAS

Dimitrios Mattheou , CEO at Arcadia Shipmanagement Co Ltd. & Aegean Bulk Co Inc. | Chairman at Green Award Foundation Greece.

Vassilis Papageorgiou , Vice Chairman TSAKOS Group (1 st deputy: Venetia Kallipolitou TSAKOS Group Maritime Training and Education Advisor, 2 nd deputy: Ioannis Glykis Operations Marine Manager TSAKOS Columbia Shipmanagement).

Dimitris Patrikios, CEO, KYKLADES MARITIME CORPORATION

John Platsidakis , Honorary Chairman INTERCARGO.

Helen Polychronopoulou, President of HEMEXPO

Iraklis Prokopakis, Senior Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Operating Officer DANAOS

George Skrimizeas, CEO, NORTUS INVESTMENT

Stratos Tsalamanios, Co-CEO MYLAKI SHIPPING AGENCY LTD and SEAVEN TANKER & DRY MANAGEMENT INC.

Stamatis Tsantanis, CEO, SEANERGY Maritime Holdings Corp.

Kostas Vlachos, Director of Technical ZODIAC Maritime.

Panos Zachariadis , Technical Director ATLANTIC BULK CARRIERS MANAGEMENT LTD

Ioannis Zafirakis , Director, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Strategy Officer , Treasurer and Secretary at Diana Shipping Inc.

The MBA with Shipping program is designed with the support of an international group of renowned academics that consists the Academic Advisory Committee (AAC) of the program.

The AAC consists of:

Kevin Cullinan e - Professor of Marine Transport & Management, School of Marine Science & Technology, University of Newcastle, UK.

Ernst Frankel - Professor of Ocean Engineering, Emeritus, School of Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA.

Trevor Heaver - Professor Emeritus, Centre for Transportation Studies, University of British Columbia, Canada.

Anastasios Perakis  - Associate Professor, SNAME Fellow, Office of Naval Research Distinguished Faculty Fellow, The Boeing Co Welliver Faculty Fellow, Department of Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Michigan, USA.

Siri Pettersen Strandenes - Professor, Centre for International Economics and Shipping, Norwegian School of Economics and Business Administration, Norway.

Total Year Schedule 2024 -2025 (Full time mode)

Total US Credits: 36

The school reserves the right to reexamine the structure of all academic programs and proceed to any necessary changes in the total year schedules.

You may find the  Graduate Academic Calendar 2024–25  here .

1st Period | September – October

Total year schedule 2024 -2026 (part time mode).

Another important aspect of the Alba MBA with Shipping  is that the program itself does not operate in isolation as a closed system of business education, but as part of a wider learning ecosystem that develops on the network around Alba that connects students with academia, faculty, industry experts, companies, technology, communities, societies and global markets.

The  Career and Alumni Office  plays a major role in this: it offers tailored career consulting and networking solutions specifically to MBA students in order to assist them in their personal development and career advancement. The Office makes a point of offering MBA students stimuli that address their needs and wants, such as bringing alumni in the classroom in various ways, so that they become a vital part of students’ life experience during and after their studies at Alba.

Our vision for our graduates

• Subject experts capable of managing a company end-to-end namely from human capital management to operations and financials.
• Entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs that will lead new business formation functioning in a high performance team context.
• Creative teamplayers with the skills and stimuli for discovering and practicing creativity in organizations, groups and their own personal pursuits.
• Mindful business leaders with confidence, authenticity, civility and practical wisdom (phronesis).

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Scholarships of 40% for MBAs and MSc programs for GMAT ≥ 645

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One (1) full scholarship for MSc in Shipping Management and one (1) partial scholarship for the MBA with Shipping.

WISTA Hellas "Women in Shipping Scholarship Series"

One full (100%) scholarships for the MBA with Shipping to women working in the maritime sector.

Women on Top partial Scholarship

Women on Top offers one partial merit- based scholarship.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

To be considered for admission, candidates must:

• Hold a bachelor’s degree; - Provide evidence of excellent command of the English language;
• Have a minimum of three years substantial work experience (military service not included);
• Need to be currently employed or self-employed (valid for the part time mode only) GMAT tests are optional unless the Academic Committee requires the applicant to take them: in any case, scores of 515 or more (GRE >155) can strengthen your application and help you secure a scholarship.

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;
• Proof of competence in the English language (unless schooled in English): Proficiency (Cambridge Proficiency, Michigan Proficiency, MSU Proficiency), or TOEFL, or IELTS, or Duolingo English Test;
• Three Essays, as indicated in the Application form;
• Receipt of the non-refundable application fee's [€60] deposit

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Spyros Vougious serves as the Director overseeing all Alba Shipping Programs and is renowned as the founder of the highly successful MSc in Shipping Management program, which has been running since 2013. His expertise lies in designing, managing, and executing academic programs in the shipping field, both at the undergraduate and graduate levels. He has established strong collaborations with British and other foreign universities in this pursuit. Spyros, possesses strong connections within the Greek shipping industry and holds the responsibility of overseeing the Shipping Business Advisory Committee at Alba. Moreover, he has arranged numerous educational field trips overseas and has twice hosted the International Maritime Statistics Forum in Greece.

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Who this course is for:

Individuals looking for employment in the vast cruise ship industry in food & beverage, culinary arts, housekeeping, front office, guest relations, etc. and then advancing to supervisory and managerial positions after gaining work experience.

Description

The 2-year program is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed for a successful career in the hospitality operations part of a cruise, as well as providing an essential understanding of elements relating to life and work on a cruise ship. As part of the course, students will be studying specialist operational elements such as front office, food and beverage, housekeeping, customer service, effective communication, essential IT skills, and accounting.

Additionally, they will be introduced to the wider world of the cruise industry, its history, players, customers, regulations, concerns such as safety and security.  Please find attached the syllabus of the programme together with the module descriptions.  This is a course that was designed with the help of experts from the cruise industry, thus ensuring that students will be very well prepared for their future career.  Industry placement is an integral part of the programme of study whereby students will undertake a 20-week internship in a 5 Star hotel in the first year.  In the second year they may apply to work on a cruise ship.

What you will learn:

• Hands-on skills in hotel operations including Food & Beverage Management and Rooms Division (Front Office, Reservations, Housekeeping)
• Everything about the cruise industry, its history, players, customers, and regulations 
• Safety and security on cruise ships

Hospitality & Cruise Ship Operations – Year 1

• Modules to be covered over a period of 20 weeks
• The Cruise Ship Industry
• Customer Service & Effective Communication
• Cruise Ship Basics
• Front Office Operations
• Housekeeping Operations & Application
• Food & Beverage Service Management
• Food & Beverage Practicals
• Culinary Theory
• Property Management Systems
• Managerial Accounting
• Essential IT and Research Skills
• Professionalism Seminar
• Industry Placement in a 5 Star hotel

Hospitality & Cruise Ship Management – Year 2

• Cruise Operations
• Food & Beverage Operations Management on Cruise Ships
• The Business & Management of Ocean Cruises
• Financial Accounting
• Human Resources Management
• Organisational Behaviour
• Hospitality, Tourism & Events Marketing & Sales
• Fundamental Methods of Enquiry
• Integrated Project
• Industry Placement on a cruise ship

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Samer Al-Kantar

Swiss Alpine Diploma in Hotel Management 1997

I am a proud graduate of the Alpine Centre, the Swiss Business School for Hotel & Tourism Management.   Being from Lebanon,  I chose to study at this Swiss school’s campus located in Greece. ...read more

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MSc International Hospitality & Tourism Management 2013

I learned how to take initiatives, be responsible, and become a valuable team member, which is key to a successful career ...read more

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BA(Hons) International Food & Beverage Management 2010

From day one we learned to always push ourselves beyond excellence and then push some more. Its true what they say about the alpine formula: ALPINE= Professionalism + Education + Personality. ...read more

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Diploma in Ship Management

Core modules.

• Module 1 – Introduction to the Shipping Industry & The Role of the Ship Manager
• Module 2 – The Skills Set of a Ship Manager
• Module 3 – Maritime Legislation
• Module 4 – The Four Pillars of Quality Shipping
• Module 5  – The ISM Code - ISPS Code – PSC – IMDG Code
• Module 6 – Maritime Certification and the Inspection Bodies
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• Identify the role of the ship manager within the context of the marine industry and in any relevant organisation
• Explain both the ISM and ISPS Codes and their relationship with the manager
• Understand the importance of the Four Pillars – SOLAS; MARPOL; STCW; and MLC
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The Ultimate Guide to Pursuing a Diploma in Cruise Management

Are you planning to enter into the cruise management sector? If yes, a Diploma in Cruise Management is an ideal course to pursue in India for global exposure. But are you aware of what a diploma in cruise management is all about? How to enrol in this program, its eligibility criteria or others? Don’t worry students, we have got you covered with our ultimate guide for a diploma in cruise management program.

We have crafted this blog just to enlighten you about the diploma in cruise management program offered at Dangayach School of Hotel Management (DSHM), Jaipur.

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Diploma in cruise management, highlights of the cruise management course, basic eligibility and admission process for diploma in cruise management.

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• Career Scope After Diploma in Cruise Management

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Before entering into a diploma in cruise & hospitality management, students need to understand the real meaning of the course. Zero-knowledge or minimal information might cause trouble for freshers as most diploma-pursuing students are just 10th or 12th pass out.

A diploma in Cruise Management is a short-term course widely famous among students as it’s easy to enrol and offers lucrative career opportunities. This diploma course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to work in the cruise industry. This industry involves various aspects such as hospitality, tourism, customer service, and management specific to cruise ships.

To get admission to the cruise management course, you need to fulfil the following eligibility criteria:-

• A candidate should be an Indian.
• International students can also apply.
• A candidate must complete their 10th class.
• Students above from the 10th class are also eligible.
• At least a 50% score is required for a diploma in cruise ship management.

The admission process for this course is very simple. All you need to do is:-

• Visit to official website of the Dangayach School of Hotel Management
• Click on the apply button
• Fill out the application form
• Add all your basic information carefully
• Before the final submission of your application form, cross-check your details to avoid any mistakes
• Click on the submit button
• Pay the admission fee
• Once your application is received, the admission official will connect you soon

Documents required for admission

Document submission is an essential part of the admission process, and every student is suggested to submit valid documents.

• Marksheet of 10th, 12th or above
• Current & Present address proof
• Any valid ID Card (Passport, Driving Licence, Aadhar Card, Voter ID Card, PAN card)
• Proof of DOB
• Passport size photograph
• Provisional and Character Certificate
• Caste Certificate (If applicable)

Also Read: Hotel Management Courses to Kickstart Your Career

Career Scope after Diploma in Cruise Management

Though the course is short duration, it keeps the power to offer a wide range of career options. As you know, cruise management course fees are affordable. But that doesn’t mean students won’t get any career opportunities. The course curriculum is designed in such a way as to offer extensive knowledge of cruise management.

Here are some of the noted career scopes that you can go with:-

After COVID-19, the global cruise industry has seen dramatic growth. As in upcoming years, we are expected to see 40-50% growth in the same. Therefore, there are various areas to work on once you get your diploma in Cruise Management from the Dangayach School of Hotel Management.

Cruise Lines:

Cruise companies are the most obvious choice. You can work on cruise ships in various roles such as cruise director, guest services, entertainment, housekeeping, or food and beverage.

Hotel and Resort Management:

Many hotels and resorts have facilities for hosting events, conferences, and vacation packages. Your cruise management diploma can be valuable in roles related to guest services, event planning, and management within such establishments.

Event Planning and Management:

Your skills in managing cruise activities and events can also be applied to land-based events. You can work for event management companies, helping organize and execute various types of events, including conferences, weddings, and corporate events.

Travel Agencies:

With your knowledge of cruise management, you can work for travel agencies specializing in cruise vacations. You could assist clients in planning and booking their cruise experiences.

Tourism Boards and Destination Management Companies:

Work with tourism boards or destination management companies to promote and manage cruise-related tourism activities in specific regions or destinations.

Other than these above-shared areas, diploma holders can work in sales & marketing, customer service, maritime operations, cruise terminal management, and travel journalism and blogging.

DSHM - Best College for a Diploma in Cruise Management

If the Cruise Management course excites you and you want to excel in your career, go with Dangayach School of Hotel Management . It is one of the best hotel management colleges in Jaipur. The college is located in the Pink City of India called Jaipur in the state of Rajasthan. The college offers an array of courses, including diploma, certificate, UG and PG.

The college has top-notch facilities and world-class teaching experience. The college believes in the concept of practical knowledge. Thus, there are constant industry visits and training sessions conducted by the college and industry experts.

Without relevant knowledge of a diploma in cruise management course, it is hard to succeed in the program. That is why we bring this blog to the light. We hope this ultimate guide to a diploma in cruise management helps you make an ideal choice for your bright future.

Heart-stirring moment pregnant Disney cruise passenger is airlifted off ship

A pregnant woman experiencing health complications aboard the Disney Fantasy cruise ship was airlifted in a dramatic rescue by the US Coast Guard.

The passenger connected to air suspension gear dangled mid-air above the cruise near Puerto Rico as a helicopter hoisted her up.

Drone footage shared by the US Coast Guard showed its MH-60T Jayhawk helicopter hovering near the ship and a single rescuer being lowered down by rope and landing on both feet at the front of the massive vessel.

More than 10 ship crew members, some wearing bright orange vests, were then recorded carrying the passenger on a portable stretcher and laying her down at the front of the ship.

The Coast Guard member prepared a rescue basket and secured the woman still on the stretcher, then signaled to the chopper above. She was lifted while remaining in horizontal position and taken into the aircraft safely by Coast Guard members on Monday morning. The cruise ship doctor was also taken along with her.

‘Our crew was able to quickly, safely, and efficiently execute a long-range MEDEVAC for the patient to receive the higher level of care she required,’ stated Lt Cmdr Todd Stephens on Tuesday.

‘This case demonstrates the value of good crew resource management and the capabilities of our Jayhawk helicopter.’

The patient was a 35-year-old American citizen who required greater medical care ashore, stated the Coast Guard.

Disney Fantasy crew contacted watchstanders in San Juan requesting a medical evacuation as the vessel was in the Atlantic Ocean about 180 miles northwest of Aguadilla. A chopper was deployed from Miami.

The woman was taken to Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport in San Juan and transported to the nearby Centro Medico hospital.

‘We are glad everything came together to help this passenger,’ stated Ensign Michael Riccio of the Coast Guard’s San Juan sector.

‘The competency displayed by the Disney Fantasy crew and the Coast Guard personnel and units involved made all the difference.’

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