Title
Maritime operations
Overview
This module aims to provide students a cutting edge knowledge of issues relating to achieving sustainability in the maritime industry, both from an environmental perspective and a business perspective.
Includes lectures in
- Ballast water
- Green shipping technology
- Corporate social responsibility
- Business strategy
- Digital business
Key skills learned
- Define the complex and interrelated nature of issues relating to environmental impact and protection in the maritime industry
- Research, describe and evaluate management and operational practices and strategies found in the maritime industry
- Examine and evaluate practices relating to Corporate and Social Responsibility, and ethical behaviour in business
- Synthesise a vision for sustainable maritime business operations and strategic behaviour in the digital era
Language
English
Duration
13 weeks part-time study
Credits
30 transferable credits at academic level 6
Assessment
Coursework only.
