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Business & Entrepreneurship

Introduction to Shipping

When:

25 June - 08 July 2017

School:

Metropolitan college

Institution:

Metropolitan college

City:

Athens

Country:

Greece

Language:

English

Credits:

0.0 EC

Fee:

1800 EUR

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The programme deals with the technical, economic and legal frameworks within which daily vital components of general shipping management operate. During the programme, the participants will be exposed to the key business fundamentals of managing across the industry so that they understand the role of shipping in the development of international trade and the world economy.

Target group

Current University/ College students and/or graduates

Course aim

On completion of this introductory course, participants shall acquire a fundamental knowledge and be able:

• To understand the importance of the shipping industry as a global economic activity
• To recognize the importance of safety and its implications for the maritime industry
• To describe the nature of financial and economic risks surrounding the maritime industry
• To understand the role of maritime organizations legislating for the maritime industry
• To realize the impact of the various shipping conventions and regulations
• To develop a sound understanding of the Marine Insurance Market
• To appraise the critical activities in purchasing and selling ships
• To understand the alternative forms of vessel employment
• Evaluate trends in specific sectors of the maritime industry
• To identify current and future challenges of shipping industry

Interested?

When:

25 June - 08 July 2017

School:

Metropolitan college

Institution:

Metropolitan college

Language:

English

Credits:

0.0 EC

Fee:

1800 EUR, Programme fee covers lectures and seminars, airport pick up and drop off, transportation pass, course material, farewell lunch

Fee:

2400 EUR, Fee includes accommodation for the duration of the programme.

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