Bachelor in Maritime Business

Our online Shipping Bachelor’s Degree program is ideal for achieving a high-caliber career in the shipping industry.

  • Duration
    FULL TIME
    1 year

    PART TIME
    2 years
  • Format
    Online
  • Language
    English
  • Start date
    Contact us
    to learn more


Bachelor in Maritime Business

Our online Shipping Bachelor’s Degree program is ideal for achieving a high-caliber career in the shipping industry.

  • Duration
    Duration
    FULL TIME
    1 year

    PART TIME
    2 years
  • Format
    Online
  • Language
    English
  • Start date
    Contact us
    to learn more


Overview

Aimed at Maritime professionals with work experience but without a prior Bachelor’s degree, this demanding conversion degree offers the opportunity for a richer theoretical understanding of the Ship Management industry. The Bachelor’s degree in Shipping can be completed within one year, and act as a stepping stone towards the Master’s degree in Shipping.

Explicitly developed as a distance learning degree, this Bachelor’s degree is designed to meet the needs of professionals who are unable to attend regularly taught classes but wish to obtain a theoretical background on the major issues facing the Ship Management industry.

  Format
Online + live video sessions + physical teaching twice per year per global location

INTERNSHIP
Optional internship in Greece for top 1% scorers

  Enrolment Periods (3 per academic year)

For the Academic Years 2022-2023 and 2023-2024, all applicants that meet the qualifications and requirements for BCA’s online MSc in Shipping course, may select one of the following enrollment periods:

ENTRY PERIOD CLASSES START
Summer 2024 5th June 2024
Autumn 2024 16th October 2024
Spring 2025 5th February 2025
Summer 2025 3rd June 2025

Aimed at Maritime professionals with work experience but without a prior Bachelor’s degree, this demanding conversion degree offers the opportunity for a richer theoretical understanding of the Ship Management industry. The Bachelor’s degree in Shipping can be completed within one year, and act as a stepping stone towards the Master’s degree in Shipping.

Explicitly developed as a distance learning degree, this Bachelor’s degree is designed to meet the needs of professionals who are unable to attend regularly taught classes but wish to obtain a theoretical background on the major issues facing the Ship Management industry.

  Format
Online + live video sessions + physical teaching twice per year per global location

INTERNSHIP
Optional internship in Greece for top 1% scorers

  Enrolment Periods (3 per academic year)

For the Academic Years 2021-2022 and 2022-2023, all applicants that meet the qualifications and requirements for BCA’s online MSc in Shipping course, may select one of the following enrollment periods:

ENTRY PERIOD CLASSES START
Summer 2023 5th June 2023
Autumn 2023 16th October 2023
Spring 20245 5th February 2024
Summer 2024 3rd June 2024

Curriculum

The course module provide balanced learning of advanced theories and practical knowledge. We have designed this program to be flexible and can be tailored to focus on specific job areas through the selection of modules offering both advanced understanding of international shipping, as well as practical skills and knowledge of the current issues facing the shipping industry.

Curriculum

The courses within this degree provide balanced learning of advanced theories and practical knowledge. We have designed this program to be flexible and can be tailored to focus on specific job areas through the selection of modules offering both advanced understanding of international shipping, as well as practical skills and knowledge of the current issues facing the shipping industry.

What you’ll learn

By getting a Bachelors in Shipping you will be better prepared for your professional career in the Shipping industry going forward.

How to navigate any job within the Shipping sector

Become a professional in the field of Maritime studies

How & When to apply theory in real-life situations

you may face on the job, practical knowledge, and skills

to tackle current issues facing the shipping industry

ASSESSMENT STRATEGY

Students are formally assessed through the submission of coursework. The forms of coursework depend on the characteristics of each module and may include the following types of assessments:
case study, essay, report, dissertation, market analysis,project output, valuation, etc.

In addition each module incorporates multiple self-assessment tests. Self-assessment tests are not part of the summative assessment but completion is strongly encouraged as students will be able to monitor and evaluate their learning process and identify areas requiring improvement.

FINAL AWARD

BSc Maritime Business – 120 credits
As per university regulations.

What you’ll learn

By getting a Bachelors in Shipping you will be better prepared for your professional career in the Shipping industry going forward.

How to navigate any job within the Shipping sector

Become a professional in the field of Maritime studies

How & When to apply theory in real-life situations

you may face on the job, practical knowledge, and skills

to tackle current issues facing the shipping industry

ASSESSMENT STRATEGY

Students are formally assessed through the submission of coursework. The forms of coursework depend on the characteristics of each module and may include the following types of assessments:
case study, essay, report, dissertation, market analysis,project output, valuation, etc.

In addition each module incorporates multiple self-assessment tests. Self-assessment tests are not part of the summative assessment but completion is strongly encouraged as students will be able to monitor and evaluate their learning process and identify areas requiring improvement.

FINAL AWARD

BSc Maritime Business – 120 credits
As per university regulations.

Admission Requirements

Applying to the Online BSc Shipping programme takes only 4 simple steps.

EDUCATIONAL / WORKING EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Potential candidates should fall in one of the following categories:

  1. Cadets, having completed two rounds of sea service
  2. Seafarers with an incomplete degree, diploma from vocational institutes of 2-year studies, CoC, CertHE or equivalent, and with at least two years of relevant work experience.
  3. University graduates holding a degree in a different subject wishing to use this programme as a conversion course.

English Language Qualifications:

Applicants can sit through BCA’s online English test. See a sample test here. There is no need for a test if you possess one of the following:

  • IELTS: a minimum score of 6.0 (with a minimum score of 5.5 in each component of the test)
  • Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): Pass and above
  • Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): Pass and above
  • Cambridge English: First (FCE): Grade C and above
  • Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English (ECPE): P( Pass) and above
  • Pearson Academic (PTE): 53 (with a minimum score of 51 in each component of the test)
  • BCA IELTS Placement Test: a minimum score of 6.0 (with a minimum score of 5.5 in each component of the test)
  • Other English language qualifications may be considered.

DOCUMENT REQUIREMENTS

Before completing the Online Application, please make sure that you possess the following documents for your own convenience:

  • Proof of Academic Qualification
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • One Letter of Recommendation
  • Photocopy of identification card or Passport
  • One passport-size photograph
  • Proof of Work Experience (where necessary)
  • CV or resume

Non-Standard Applications

Applicants to the programme will normally be expected to meet all entry requirements of the programme. When an applicant narrowly fails to meet the programme’s entry requirements for level 6, they may still be considered for a conditional admission. An example could be that applicant tries a couple of modules at the level.  Should they be successful in those modules, they may be then given unconditional admission status.

Applications for Standalone Modules

Applicants for standalone modules will normally be expected to meet all entry requirements of the programme. Students successfully completing up to 40 credits or 2 standalone modules, will then be asked to transfer their credits to the course, should they wish to continue their studies and get a UWL award.

Admission Requirements

Applying to the Online BSc Shipping programme takes only 4 simple steps.

EDUCATIONAL / WORKING EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Potential candidates should fall in one of the following categories:

  1. Cadets, having completed two rounds of sea service
  2. Seafarers with an incomplete degree, diploma from vocational institutes of 2-year studies, CoC, CertHE or equivalent, and with at least two years of relevant work experience.
  3. University graduates holding a degree in a different subject wishing to use this programme as a conversion course.

English Language Qualifications:

Applicants can sit through BCA’s online English test. See a sample test here. There is no need for a test if you possess one of the following:

  • IELTS: a minimum score of 6.0 (with a minimum score of 5.5 in each component of the test)
  • Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): Pass and above
  • Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): Pass and above
  • Cambridge English: First (FCE): Grade C and above
  • Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English (ECPE): P( Pass) and above
  • Pearson Academic (PTE): 53 (with a minimum score of 51 in each component of the test)
  • BCA IELTS Placement Test: a minimum score of 6.0 (with a minimum score of 5.5 in each component of the test)
  • Other English language qualifications may be considered.

DOCUMENT REQUIREMENTS

Before completing the Online Application, please make sure that you possess the following documents for your own convenience:
Proof of Academic Qualification
Proof of English Language Proficiency
Two Letters of Recommendation
Photocopy of identification card or Passport
One passport-size photograph
Proof of Work Experience (where necessary)
CV or resume

Non-Standard Applications

Applicants to the programme will normally be expected to meet all entry requirements of the programme. When an applicant narrowly fails to meet the programme’s entry requirements for level 6, they may still be considered for a conditional admission. An example could be that applicant tries a couple of modules at the level.  Should they be successful in those modules, they may be then given unconditional admission status.

Applications for Standalone Modules

Applicants for standalone modules will normally be expected to meet all entry requirements of the programme. Students successfully completing up to 40 credits or 2 standalone modules, will then be asked to transfer their credits to the course, should they wish to continue their studies and get a UWL award.