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Maritime Business and International Trade (Taught)

Course details
  • MSc
  • 1 Years
  • Full-time
  • September 2026
  • Postgraduate
Course location
Cathays Park Campus
Awarded by:
Cardiff University (Prifysgol Caerdydd)

Course summary

Chart your course for global career success, exploring the economic, social, and environmental impacts of maritime business while developing skills to become a leader in the maritime industry.

Industry insights
Access industry intelligence, career advice, training and workshops with our CILT membership.

Research in practice
Guest speakers and field trips provide real-life insights on shipping research and practice.

Professional accreditation
Benefit from key, industry-specific accreditations, such as the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS).

International networking
Join a global network of alumni who studied our course.

Explore the core theories and practice of maritime economics, chartering aspects and relevant contracts, on our Maritime Business and International Trade (MSc) programme.

With the educational and professional needs of the competitive global shipping industry in mind, we combine high-quality research with practical application. You’ll have access to key databases, including Clarksons’ Shipping Intelligence Network, Lloyd’s List, Eikon Refinitiv, and Bloomberg.

You’ll gain deep understanding of the financial aspects of shipping, including investment appraisal and financing strategies. You’ll examine the evolving role of ports and key concepts and practices in multimodal transport.

Learning from both academic and consultancy expertise, you’ll attend field trips in shipping companies, ports, and organisations, such as the International Maritime Organisation, seeing the practical application of the theories you learn about in the classroom.

You’ll get to know professionals from the global shipping industry who visit us as guest speakers, build relationships and explore career opportunities.

Accreditations
Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT)
Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS)

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Entry requirements

For information regarding entry requirements, please visit the course page on our website:
https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/taught/courses/course/maritime-business-and-international-trade-msc

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

For tuition fee information, please visit our website:
https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/taught/courses/course/maritime-business-and-international-trade-msc

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