Bachelor of Shipping, Trade and Transport

Work experience is an important part of any business degree. On the evening degree this experience
is obtained concurrently with the part-time studies for the modules at Intermediate Level. The work
experience will be obtained through the Dual Apprenticeship experiences of the student. The project
will link academic work with the workplace so as to develop and exploit knowledge and skills in the
students’ organization and the wider business environment.

Producing a final level dissertation/research project is one of the most important, and difficult,
accomplishments of a graduate. It therefore needs systematic preparation and reflection for the
graduate to obtain full value from the process. This unit provides this opportunity and allows the
student to incorporate their experience of a work placement in the preparation of their project.

To gain insight on what it means to manage strategically and to acquire the skill to devise, evaluate,
implement, and plan business strategy in the shipping, trade & transport industry.

This module aims to explore current concepts, theories, and strategies in international marketing; at
the same time the unit offers the possibility to explore marketing practices in various global service
industries.

This module looks at different perspectives on importing from abroad and aims to assess the
characteristics of international purchasing, evaluate the economic, commercial and political factors
influencing this process and critically review the associated procedures, risks and opportunities.

This module looks at the supply chain with an emphasis on the impact of logistics on it. The module
aims to develop an understanding of the formulation, implementation and evaluation of the strategic
supply chain. Students will develop an appreciation of logistics within the global context and of the
environmental impacts and debates around modern supply chain management.

This module provides a focused, comprehensive, and relevant coverage of contemporary multinational
businesses. The module will examine the effects of the internationalisation of the firm and its impact
on the global economy. It will help students understand different ways of analyzing multinational firms
and their impact. It will explore the operation of multinational business in different regions of the
world and will examine their prospects.

This module looks at the legal framework of trade and the role of key international institutions such as
the World Trade Organization. The World Trade Organization forms a central feature of
intergovernmental relationships and has raised several issues in terms of its impact on trade as well as
legal, social, political, and economic issues. This module looks at aspects of the regulation of trade at
international level. It explores the influence of international institutions and the effect that they have
on the role of governments. Emphasis will be placed on contemporary issues in trade regulation as
well as the resolution of disputes.

This module offers students the opportunity to investigate and scientifically address a current topic in the field of shipping, trade and transportation. It represents a kind of final project in which students apply the skills and knowledge acquired in the previous modules. In a short presentation, the chosen topic is introduced to the plenary and the students explain the reasons for the choice of topic, methodology of the investigation, literature and information research and other aspects of their project. The module concludes with a comprehensive term paper on the chosen topic.

The thesis can and should, if possible, be done in cooperation with a company (probably the company where the students are employed). This approach is in the interest of both parties, the students as well as the companies. The student has a practical field of investigation and strengthens the bond with the company, which can advantageously implement the newly gained knowledge in the business process.