MBA Shipping and Logistics

  • Postgraduate
  • London
Last Updated: 01/07/2026View on Institutions website
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MBA Shipping and Logistics
Middlesex University London

Course Overview

Intake

N/A

Duration

2 years

Course Description

The Shipping and Logistics MBA is a specialist postgraduate programme designed for professionals seeking to advance their leadership and management careers within the maritime sector. Delivered in partnership with Lloyd's Maritime Academy, this course provides an integrated balance of management theory and practical application. Students will explore critical topics including maritime administration, ship finance, risk management, maritime economics, trade, maritime law, and supply chain management. The programme is available as a one-year full-time course or a two-year part-time option, both delivered entirely online to offer maximum flexibility for working professionals. The curriculum is developed in conjunction with industry leaders and academics, ensuring that the content remains relevant to current global maritime challenges. A key component of the course is the final Business Transformation Project, which allows students to apply their learning to a real-world business issue. This MBA is ideal for those looking to gain a competitive edge in the maritime industry while developing the intellectual habits necessary for lifelong personal and professional development.

Tuition Fee Details

Full-time students: £21,000. Part-time students: £140 per taught credit and £70 per dissertation credit. The university reserves the right to increase postgraduate tuition fees in line with changes to legislation, regulation and any government guidance or decisions. The tuition fees for part-time UK study are subject to annual review and the institution reserves the right to increase the fees each academic year by no more than the level of inflation. Tuition fees may be subject to change by Middlesex University London. Applicants should check the institution website for the latest fee information.

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements

UK qualifications

A 2:2 honours degree or above and two or more years of relevant business experience in the maritime industry.

Graduate-level professional qualifications.

English Language Requirements

Other

English language skills are required. The institution offers an intensive pre-sessional English course if requirements are not met.

Other Requirements

Other

Two or more years of relevant business experience in the maritime industry is required.

For more information about the General Entry Requirements please visit the institution page

Course Structure

Shipping Business Environment and International Trade

Credits

Business Strategy

Credits

Leading and Managing People

Credits

Advanced International Marketing

Credits

Finance, and Risk Management

Credits

Digitalisation in Shipping

Credits

Business Transformation Project

Credits

Frequently Asked Questions

Graduates typically occupy top-management and senior-management level positions in the maritime and logistics industries around the world. Nova Pathways can assist you in exploring how this qualification aligns with your specific career aspirations.

Course information on this page was last updated from the Middlesex University London website available at https://www.mdx.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/shipping-and-logistics-mba/ on 4 June 2026. NELO is not affiliated with or in partnership with Middlesex University London; we display course information the institution has published publicly. Fees, entry requirements, dates and other information is subject to change; for the latest details and for admissions, please contact the institution directly.