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2016/2017  MA-MMBSO1009U  Shipping as a Business and a Market

English Title
Shipping as a Business and a Market

Course information
Language English
Course ECTS 4.5 ECTS
Type Mandatory
Level Part Time Master
Duration One Quarter
Start time of the course Autumn
Timetable Course schedule will be posted at calendar.cbs.dk
Study board
Study Board for Master of Business Administration in Shipping and Logistics
Course coordinator
  • Bent Petersen - Department of Strategic Management and Globalization (SMG)
Main academic disciplines
  • Globalization and international business
Last updated on 18-08-2016
Learning objectives
To achieve the grade 12, students should meet the following learning objectives with no or only minor mistakes or errors:
  • Identify drivers of demand and supply in the international shipping industry
  • Compare and explain differences in the main markets for ships and shipping services
  • Explain how changes in the structure and institutions of international shipping alter the nature of decision-making for ship-owners and policy makers
  • Explore possible data sources and solve a problem
  • Conclude with a clear understanding of structure
  • Reflect on other perspectives that will occur if different theories are applied in a given issue
Examination
Shipping as a Business and as a Market:
Exam ECTS 4,5
Examination form Home assignment - written product
Individual or group exam Individual exam
Size of written product Max. 20 pages
Assignment type Written assignment
Duration Written product to be submitted on specified date and time.
Grading scale 7-step scale
Examiner(s) Internal examiner and external examiner
Exam period Autumn
Make-up exam/re-exam
Same examination form as the ordinary exam
Course content and structure

This module provides an introduction to shipping economics and combines a historical introduction to shipping with discussions of current issues shaping the future of the shipping industry. It aims at giving a broad overview of the various shipping segments, shipbuilding and other essential areas of maritime activity such as insurance, broking, classification, financing.

 

 
Teaching methods
The module will combine lectures, discussions, group work and case presentations. Reading material will be provided to the participants in beforehand for preparation for the module. Participants will be encouraged to think of a relevant work-related project where they can apply the theory they have learned throughout the module in order to translate theoretical learning into practice.
Student workload
Sessions 27,5 hours
Preparation and Exam 96,25 hours
Last updated on 18-08-2016