The Bachelor in Maritime Business (MB) program at SMA offers students an exceptional opportunity to launch careers in one of the world's most dynamic and globally connected industries. This comprehensive 4-year program, which is designed in conjunction with the senior professionals from the maritime industry, uniquely combines essential business management skills with specialized maritime expertise, preparing graduates to excel in international shipping, port operations, logistics, ship finance, insurance, and maritime trade, law and management.
Students benefit from addressing real-world and live challenges in the field of maritime business while gaining hands-on experience of ship operations using the world-class simulation facilities including full-mission navigational bridge simulators and cutting-edge mixed reality vessel handling.
Why Choose This Course?
With a curriculum covering everything from maritime law and cyber risk management to sustainable business practices and digital transformation, graduates will emerge as well-rounded professionals ready to tackle contemporary challenges in the maritime business sector. The program's emphasis on leadership development, ethical decision-making, and international communication ensures students are equipped not just with technical knowledge, but with the strategic thinking and cultural awareness needed to advance to management positions in this truly global industry. Upon completion, graduates are positioned to make immediate, effective contributions to leading maritime organizations worldwide.
Industry-Relevant Curriculum
1. Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of maritime transport, business, and management practices in the global shipping context, applying industry-relevant skills to achieve organizational success
2. Employ research methods, interdisciplinary perspectives, and critical thinking to evaluate complex maritime business and management challenges, producing innovative and evidence-based solutions
3. Assumeleadership roles and collaborate effectively in diverse, multicultural, andinterdisciplinary teams to achieve strategic objectives in maritime businessenvironments
4. Communicatemaritime business concepts and solutions effectively to diverse internationalaudiences and demonstrate professional responsibility in line with industry andlegal standards
5. Integrate ethical reasoning, legal awareness, and sustainability principles into business decision-making, contributing responsibly to the long-term success of the global maritime industry
