Title

Maritime regulation and governance

Overview

This module gives you the opportunity to investigate in detail, aspects of the maritime business world; its regulation, organisation, behaviour and management.  Students build their knowledge and understanding of the economic and financial driving forces, maritime commercial frameworks, governance, regulation and legislation.

Includes lectures in

• Maritime economics and finance
• Legal frameworks and regulation
• Marine management
• Leadership

Key skills learned

• Describe and evaluate relevant examples of regulation and legislation within the maritime industry
• Manipulate and interpret financial data using appropriate techniques
• Evaluate the uses and management of finance in a topical setting, including the use of financial systems and instruments for planning, control, decision making and managing risk
• Discuss the theories and models relating to management in the maritime industry, evaluating decision making processes

Language

English

Duration

13 weeks part-time study

Credits

30 transferable credits at academic level 6

Assessment

Coursework only.