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ENTRY
2019
MSc AND PhD IN MARITIME
AFFAIRS TAUGHT IN MALMÖ
ACADEMIC
HANDBOOK
CONTENTS WMU’S MISSION IS TO BE THE
WORLD CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE
Welcome to WMU 2
IN POSTGRADUATE MARITIME
What is WMU? 4 AND OCEANS EDUCATION,
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND
Why Choose WMU? 6
MSc in Maritime Affairs 9
Entrance Requirements 14
RESEARCH, WHILE BUILDING
GLOBAL CAPACITY AND PROMOTING
Programme Content 18
Foundation Studies 19
Specialization Studies
Maritime Education & Training
20
20
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT.
Maritime Energy Management 22
The World Maritime University has adopted an equal opportunities policy and positively
Maritime Law & Policy 24 welcomes applications from women, who are currently under-represented in the field
of maritime studies and employment.
Maritime Safety & Environmental Administration 26
Ocean Sustainability, Governance & Management 28
Port Management 30
Shipping Management & Logistics 32
Dissertation 35
The MSc in Maritime Affairs and the PhD in Maritime
MPhil in International Maritime Law and Ocean Policy: In Malmö and Malta 36
Affairs are accredited by ZEvA (Zentrale Evaluations- und
PhD in Maritime Affairs 39 Akkreditierungsagentur Hannover/ Central Evaluation and
Accreditation Agency Hanover, Germany).
Life in Malmö 45
WMU’S Other Academic Programmes 48 The Swedish Ministry of Education and Research, the public agency
responsible for higher education in Sweden, has issued a formal
Postgraduate Diploma and Distance Learning Programmes 50 statement that WMU is entitled to conduct activities in Sweden and
confer degrees in Sweden under its Charter.
Programmes Delivered in Association with Lloyd’s Maritime Academy 51
Programmes Delivered in Association with DNV GL 54 The World Maritime University is a member of:
Faculty Members 2019/20 Academic Year 58 • the European University Association (EUA)
MSc Programme: Application and Payment 60 • the International Association of Universities (IAU)
• the International Association of Maritime Universities (IAMU)
2019/20 Key Dates for Students Joining the MSc in Maritime Affairs 61
WMU is recognized by the US Department of Veterans’ Affairs for study
at both MSc and PhD level.
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WELCOME TO WMU
and their resources for the sustainable technological developments and change, as well
development of present and future generations. as the need to push forward with action to ensure
implementation of the UNSDGs.
WMU’s celebrations throughout 2018 were
enhanced by the celebrations of IMO’s own 70th To the students who will join us in 2019, I extend
Anniversary. The theme of the World Maritime a very warm welcome on behalf of my colleagues
Day in 2018 is “IMO 70: Our Heritage – Better across the University. We sincerely believe that
Shipping for a Better Future”. This provides the your stay with us will be both professionally and
opportunity to take stock and look back, but also personally rewarding. The knowledge and skills
to look forward, addressing current and future you acquire will further your career, contribute
challenges for maritime transport to maintain to the development of your country, business or
THE UNIVERSITY IS WELL PLACED TO a continued and strengthened contribution organization, and improve cooperation across the
CONTINUE TO GROW AND TO ENSURE towards sustainable growth for all. Sustainable
growth depends to an enormous extent on the
global maritime industry and ocean stakeholders.
THAT IT PREPARES YOU AND THE NEXT health of the Ocean, and our good guardianship WMU offers you an incredible opportunity to join
of it. The Ocean covers over 70 per cent of our a global community of maritime and ocean experts
GENERATION OF MARITIME, PORT AND planet, is the transport mode for ships, contains and leaders. I look forward to welcoming you to
vast resources and is intrinsically linked to the the University.
OCEAN LEADERS AND EXPERTS TO BE health and sustainability of our planet.
ABLE TO TAKE ON THE CHALLENGES WMU has a responsibility and a commitment
to provide education, training, capacity building
OF TODAY AND BE PREPARED FOR and research to support and promote these
important areas and issues, taking into account
Dr. Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry OPPORTUNITIES OF TOMORROW. the impact of rapid economic, social and
President
As the President of the World Maritime Given our impressive track record, the
University (WMU), I am very pleased to University is well placed to continue to grow
introduce our postgraduate portfolio of studies. and to ensure that it prepares you and the
next generation of maritime, port and ocean
Students who join WMU in 2019 will be leaders and experts to be able to take on
embarking on a fresh and exciting new voyage. the challenges of today and be prepared for
In 2018, WMU marked its 35th Anniversary, a opportunities of tomorrow, including the
milestone in our mission to educate the world’s new employment opportunities that will be
maritime leaders. Since its establishment in created in view of rapid technological changes
1983 by the International Maritime Organization occurring. WMU delivers educational outcomes
(IMO), the University has grown in size and that enable the maritime industry to continue
its impact has been phenomenal. By the end to positively respond to the challenges of
of 2018, well over 5,000 graduates will have our times, to adapt and adjust to ensure
received degrees and postgraduate diplomas that shipping continues to be the engine
from the University. Across the world, WMU’s of world trade and contribute to economic
graduates now hold leading positions in their prosperity, social inclusion and environmental
government, industry, academia, civil society sustainability of our countries and planet.
and the media. In 2018, WMU will also register We will continue to do so with our educational
a milestone when the 1,000th female graduate offering to help educate and build capacity to
receives her degree from the WMU Chancellor, enable our countries and the maritime industry
IMO’s Secretary-General, Mr. Kitack Lim, as a whole to do their part in contributing to
himself a WMU graduate. the implementation of the UN 2030 Agenda
for Sustainable and Development and the
To meet the needs of today’s maritime industry, Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs).
we will continue to build on our strengths based The above-mentioned milestones demonstrate
on our flagship MSc programme with its seven with great clarity the University’s commitment
specializations: Maritime Education & Training, to support the implementation of the
Maritime Energy Management, Maritime Law UNSDGs, with a particular focus on 4
& Policy, Maritime Safety & Environmental (Quality Education), 5 (Gender Equality
Administration, Ocean Sustainability, Governance and Women’s Empowerment), 13 (Climate
& Management, Port Management, and Action) and Goals 14 (Oceans).
Shipping Management & Logistics. We also offer
an exciting MPhil degree with our IMO sister You will also benefit from a new institution within
institution in Malta, the International Maritime the University -The WMU-Sasakawa Global
Law Institute. Our distance-learning programmes Ocean Institute - which opened in 2018. It is an
also offer opportunities for those who are not independent focal point for the ocean science-
in a position to join our MSc programmes. policy-law-industry interface and an international
These provide important stepping-stones game-changer in the ongoing discussion on
to our full MSc degrees. how best to manage and use ocean spaces
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WHAT IS WMU? OUR PROGRAMMES Master of Philosophy in International Maritime
Law and Ocean Policy
OF STUDY Designed in partnership by IMO’s two sister institutions, WMU and
the IMO International Maritime Law Institute (IMLI) in Malta, to play
One of the reasons for the establishment of a part in ensuring the future sustainability of the world’s oceans in
the University was to increase the number of accordance with the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
highly qualified specialist maritime personnel in The two-year programme is designed to train expert maritime lawyers,
all countries across the world, and in particular immersed in the UN system structure and goals, and had its first
THE WORLD MARITIME UNIVERSITY (WMU) WAS developing countries. With such specialists,
international maritime Conventions can be
intake in 2017.
FOUNDED IN 1983 BY THE INTERNATIONAL MARITIME implemented for the benefit of the whole global Doctor of Philosophy in Maritime Affairs
community. Maritime safety can be improved,
ORGANIZATION (IMO), A SPECIALIZED AGENCY OF the marine environment better protected, and
The PhD programme has seven active areas of research and a
growing school of doctoral students. WMU has a strong tradition of
THE UNITED NATIONS, AS ITS PREMIER CENTRE international shipping and ports made more
efficient. Specialists in developing countries
interdisciplinary research at the doctoral level, and has won a large
number of externally funded projects, often working in collaboration
OF EXCELLENCE FOR MARITIME POSTGRADUATE can make sure that economic growth in the
maritime field is sustainable, with integrated
with partners from industry and government. The structure of the
PhD programme makes it flexible and responsive to the needs of
EDUCATION, RESEARCH, AND CAPACITY BUILDING. planning for the oceans allowing each sector both full-time students based in Malmö and candidates based
to develop in a mutually reinforcing manner. mainly at their employing organization.
The University offers unique postgraduate educational programmes, undertakes Beyond these immediate practical aims, Master of Science programmes in China
wide-ranging research in maritime and ocean-related studies, and continues the University is a forum for people of many
maritime capacity building in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. WMU offers two Master of Science programmes taught in China: one
nationalities in both the student body and
in International Transport & Logistics, delivered in Shanghai, and the
the faculty to participate in teaching and
other in Maritime Safety & Environmental Management, taught in Dalian.
learning. Our goals are to foster tolerance,
to encourage international co-operation,
to solve international maritime problems, Distance Learning programmes
WMU’S MISSION INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES and to co-ordinate action internationally. There are currently four Postgraduate Diploma programmes, one of
which may lead on to an LLM degree, which vary slightly in length,
WMU’s mission is to be the world WMU regularly organizes and hosts successful international WMU educates people for the benefit of from 12 to 16 months. These programmes are professionally oriented
centre of excellence in postgraduate conferences, often co-hosted with international organizations, their countries. Our students benefit from and provide academic knowledge that can be applied immediately in
maritime and oceans education, such as IMO, UN Environment and the EU, and attracting the postgraduate maritime education we the participants’ professional lives.
professional training and research, eminent keynote speakers and panellists. offer. As WMU graduates, they return to
while building global capacity and their home countries and, in turn, transfer Executive & Professional Development Courses (EPDCs)
promoting sustainable development. Students enrolled in the Malmö programmes are able to attend their newly gained expertise to colleagues,
these conferences as part of their studies, extending their Providing mid-career professional updating on a wide range
helping their nations to achieve the highest of topics, and delivered in Malmö, or at a location chosen
network of contacts and taking part in high-level discussions practicable standards in maritime
with very senior maritime practitioners. by the client, the EPDCs offer participants the opportunity
transportation and development. to meet the challenges of a fast-changing industry.
WMU’S STRATEGIC Recent and planned international conferences have included: The University is active across a broad
spectrum of postgraduate programmes:
DIRECTIONS • Maritime Women: Global Leadership (MWGL 2014), 2014
• Maritime Education and Training: Catalyst of Industry Master of Science in Maritime Affairs SPECIAL SUMMER SEMINARS
For the period 2016-2019, the University Growth. Regional Alumni Conference, Myanmar, 2015 Taught in Malmö with seven specializations:
is pursuing eight strategic directions • International Maritime Education & Training, 2015 From 2019, WMU will offer four special Summer Seminars,
Maritime Education & Training; Maritime Energy
designed to enable WMU to pursue its open to WMU’s MSc students and to external maritime
• Safe and Sustainable Shipping in a Changing Arctic Management; Maritime Law & Policy; Maritime
mission objectives in the years ahead: professionals. The Summer Seminars offer cutting-edge
Environment (ShipArc), 2015 Safety & Environmental Administration; Ocean
1. Educating and Fostering teaching and discussion involving experts from the UN system
• Migration by Sea, 2016 Sustainability, Governance & Management;
of Maritime Leaders and from academia in contemporary topics, ranging from
Port Management; and Shipping Management
• Annual Korea Maritime Institute-WMU Seminars in 2016, the challenges of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction and
2. Strengthening Teaching of & Logistics. The programme educates future
2017, 2018 and 2019 UN Sustainability Goal 14, to shipping industry targets for
Maritime Policy maritime and ocean leaders and strengthens
• Maritime Energy Management (MARENER 2017), 2017 dealing with climate change and green-house gas emission.
the capacity of national administrations in
3. Expansion to Oceans-related The Summer Seminars offer a forum for developing the high-
• Save Our Ocean Seminar, 2017 developing countries. It serves the maritime
Matters level skills of the maritime and ocean leaders of the future.
and oceans industries and their value chains,
• Life Below Water, 2017 They assist participants to develop strategies to anticipate
4. Strengthening Maritime and building on IMO’s global reach. It is responsive
• WMU Regional Conference for the Americas: Lima, Peru, 2017 and respond to trends in the time of the Fourth Industrial
Oceans Research to the real needs of the maritime and oceans
• WMU Global Ocean Conference, 2018 Revolution, characterised in the maritime sector by artificial
sectors, offering an expert balance of academic
5. Diversification of Generation intelligence, automated transport and energy-efficient
• Trends and Challenges in Maritime Energy Management study and practical experience, and providing
of Revenues technological innovations. Applications can be made on
Workshop, 2018 a unique insight into the whole range of
6. New Ways of Collaboration line through the web site.
maritime endeavour.
• OceansTrends, 2018
7. Further Collaboration with IMO
• Third Maritime Women Conference, 2019
8. Establishment of an • 43rd Center for Oceans Law & Policy Conference, 2019
Endowment Fund
• Second WMU Regional Conference for the Americas,
Mexico, 2019
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WHY CHOOSE WMU? HERE ARE JUST A FEW COMMENTS FROM ALUMNI
IN THE MOST RECENT GRADUATING CLASS,
THE CLASS OF 2017:
Emma C. Metieh Glassco, Liberia Dr Kana Mutombo, South Africa
STUDENTS WHO ENROL AT WMU ARE MAKING AN
INFORMED CHOICE ABOUT THE PROGRAMME THAT “Today, I am in Portugal representing my country “Education must always evolve to meet the
Liberia as head of delegation on the ICCAT Meeting requirements of an ever-changing world. Through
WILL BEST ENHANCE THEIR CAREERS IN THE YEARS (International Commission on the Conservation the various conferences, seminars and discussions
TO COME. THE UNIVERSITY HAS A LARGE NUMBER of Atlantic Tuna) Working Group. Here, I am
experiencing in real life, everything taught in
sessions organized on campus with several
industry stakeholders, WMU offers students the
OF VERY EMINENT GRADUATES, INCLUDING: the classroom.” ability to constantly develop new skills in order
to adapt to a changing world.”
MSc in Maritime Affairs, specializing in Ocean
Sustainability, Governance & Management PhD in Maritime Affairs
• Mr Kitack Lim, the Secretary-General of IMO • Ms Neelima Vyas (India), Chief Operating Officer,
(Maritime Safety, Class of 1991) Sohar Free Zone, Oman (Port Management,
Class of 2000) Dr Glenn Wright, USA Yaser Farag, Egypt
• Mr Binali Yildirim, Speaker of the Parliament,
formerly Prime Minister of Turkey (Maritime • Dr Alhaji Wurroh Jalloh, Executive Director/CEO,
“WMU is the place to be, to be a leader in “WMU is the only place where you have a
Safety, Class of 1991) Sierra Leone Maritime Administration (Maritime
the maritime community.” holistic view of the very specialized field
Law & Policy, Class of 2007)
• Mr Dwight C.R. Gardiner, Ambassador of Maritime Affairs.”
PhD in Maritime Affairs
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Director/ In addition, WMU graduates are now serving as the MSc in Maritime Affairs, specializing in Maritime
Registrar General, Antigua and Barbuda Flag Directors-General of many countries’ national maritime Energy Management
Administration (Maritime Safety, Class of 1990) administrations and heads of the national Coast Guards.
The Philippines, Trinidad and Tobago, Cambodia, and
Vietnam, for example, are among those governments
Nicolas Spence, Jamaica David Restrepo, Colombia
where WMU’s education has played a significant role
in the development of their countries’ maritime policy.
“Studying at WMU exposed me to cutting-edge “I chose WMU due to the faculty members’
shipping practices which helped me to become a worldwide recognition in the maritime industry,
game-changer in my country’s maritime industry.” its academic excellence and the incredible
networking built with my classmates.”
MSc in Maritime Affairs, specializing in Shipping
Management & Logistics MSc in Maritime Affairs, specializing in Shipping
Management & Logistics
Catarina Vasco, Mozambique Mark Philip Cassar, Malta
“WMU has allowed me to improve my abilities in the “WMU was a unique experience. It is a worldwide
prevention and reduction of marine accident and networking opportunity, the latest knowledge
manage marine environment. It gave me the tools taught by the most expert professors in the
to do my job better.” maritime in a multi-cultural environment”
MSc in Maritime Affairs, specializing in Maritime MSc in Maritime Affairs, specializing in Maritime
Safety & Environmental Administration Energy Management
Mohammad Azizul Moula, Bangladesh Rachel Bare-Anita, Solomon Islands
“WMU’s multi-cultural setting, with people from “The international negotiation and diplomacy
different countries all together, means that we skills gained at WMU have been invaluable. I have
learn not only from our professors but also from already been privileged to represent my country as
our friends. The field study visits give us practical the Head of Delegation at an international meeting.
knowledge, so we don’t just learn the theoretical Thanks WMU!
aspects of the field but we also get to see it in
MSc in Maritime Affairs, specializing in Ocean
real life too.”
Sustainability, Governance & Management
MSc in Maritime Affairs, specializing in
Port Management
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MSc
IN MARITIME
AFFAIRS
WMU’s MSc programme emphasizes the MSc graduates are:
practical application of expertise. It offers both an • equipped with the knowledge necessary
overview of the complex, inter-related maritime to contribute to national and international
and ocean fields, as well as the opportunity capacity building and to fulfil their national
to specialize. The programme is designed to and international responsibilities for effective
respond directly to the real needs of the maritime maritime development
industry, and to equip graduates with the skills • possessed with expert leadership,
needed today and in the future. It is academically problem-solving and critical analysis skills
challenging and professionally oriented, and is • able to contribute to the sustainable
designed for ambitious, mid-career maritime development of the maritime industry
professionals. It provides a particularly strong • knowledgeable about IMO governance,
foundation for those intending to move into both regulations, Conventions and policies as
a national or an international career. well as the Sustainable Development Goals
of the United Nations
WMU is active in research that is influencing • competent in addressing the changing needs
the development of the maritime industry. of the maritime industry, including ports
From the effects of climate change to maritime • equipped with hands-on and contemporary
safety & security, from piracy to port state knowledge acquired from both resident and
control, from environmental to technological visiting faculty
developments impacting the industry, as well • able to operate and interact in an
as on ocean-related matters, WMU’s faculty are international and multi-cultural environment
involved in research that also adds significant • members of a maritime network that
value to the content of the MSc programme, spans the globe and crosses all areas of
keeping it up to date and relevant. maritime activity
• able to communicate confidently in English
MSc GRADUATES in a professional context
As IMO’s university, the World Maritime
The graduates are the maritime and ocean
University is in a unique position to deliver a
leaders of the future. Worldwide, WMU
world-class, research-informed professional
graduates are government ministers, heads of
MSc programme. The quality of our graduates
national maritime administrations and presidents
has been recognized in countries around the
of maritime universities. The Secretary-General
world, where WMU graduates hold very senior
of IMO is a WMU graduate.
posts in government, companies, universities,
international organizations and diplomatic
The graduates take back to their home countries
missions. WMU aims to educate the maritime
extensive maritime expertise, specifically in
leaders of tomorrow, and has a track-record
the areas of security, safety and environmental
of success.
protection. They also have an appreciation of
the latest technology, an understanding of the
direction of future global developments, a broad
network of essential contacts in the industry
and constructive plans for the future.
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FIELD STUDY PROGRAMME VISITING PROFESSORS LIBRARY &
The students following the MSc in Maritime A further unique element of the WMU MSc in RESEARCH SERVICES
Affairs benefit from a unique field study Maritime Affairs programme is the involvement
programme hosted by organizations such of Visiting Professors. Each year, around one Information resources and services at WMU
as shipping companies, port authorities, hundred internationally renowned senior are world class. In addition to the 50,000
maritime administrations, and a range of maritime experts come to the University volumes on the WMU library shelves, the
other governmental and non-governmental from a very diverse range of countries and University provides access to more than a
organizations, all over the world. These field institutions, including governments, multilateral hundred thousand ebooks that are available on
studies link the students’ theoretical knowledge organizations, universities, associations campus and off, as well as access to several
to practical experience, so that they can gain and companies. They are all internationally specialized legal and maritime databases, such
valuable insights into professional practices recognized experts, and play a key role in as HeinOnline, Clarkson’s Shipping Intelligence
around the world - insights that are unique to enabling WMU to deliver our comprehensive Network, and of course, IMO Docs. Likewise,
WMU’s students. The field studies are part and wide-ranging programme. the library provides access to thousands of
of the individual MSc specializations, and the full text online periodicals, including Lloyd’s
programmes typically involve the following WMU is the only maritime university in the List and Containerisation International, that
destinations: world that offers its students direct access complement its print journal holdings of more
to such a network of senior people with real than 350 different titles. The library collection
Maritime Education & Training global impact. is particularly strong in maritime law, law of
the sea, shipping economics, maritime safety,
Universities/institutions in Norway, the
marine environment, coastal management,
Philippines, the Netherlands, EMSA (Lisbon)
port management, shipping management,
and IMO (London) ENGLISH AND STUDY and intermodal transportation.
Maritime Energy Management SKILLS PROGRAMME Research services offered by the University
Italy, Sweden, IMO (London), Finland include loan of material from other libraries
and Denmark WMU offers a specialist Maritime English
around the world, an ability to request
and Study Skills Programme (ESSP).
documents on demand electronically, and
Maritime Law & Policy The ESSP is designed to enhance English
in-depth literature searches. Likewise students
language competencies and provide the
The ICJ and the PCA (the Hague, Netherlands), and researchers are granted access to other
skills necessary to follow a postgraduate
ITLOS (Hamburg, Germany), DIRECTEMAR libraries in southern Sweden, in particular the
programme successfully, whether this
(Chile), BIMCO (Copenhagen, Denmark), Universities of Lund and Malmö, along with
programme is at WMU or another institution.
and IMO (London) the city public library, Malmö Stadsbibliotek.
More than a quarter of the ESSP students are
external students, who come to Malmö for
As WMU has close ties with other maritime HIGH QUALITY, TIMELY
Maritime Safety &
Environmental Administration
this unique programme that prepares them
educational institutions and key organizations
and commercial entities within the maritime AND ON-TARGET INFORMATION,
for both study and professional life in the
Malta, Republic of Korea, Germany, IMO maritime and ocean fields.
sector, it is afforded access to cutting edge
information on a routine basis. Such a provision
MEETING STUDENTS’ NEEDS.
(London), China, Sweden and Denmark
further enables the library and IT infrastructure
The ESSP runs each year from June to
Ocean Sustainability, to deliver high quality, timely and on-target
September, and its curriculum is designed
Governance & Management information meeting students’ needs.
to cover the skills required for success in a
Finland, Germany, Denmark, IMO (London) postgraduate degree programme and for
and the Netherlands professional success. The core components
are Academic Writing Skills, Speaking & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Port Management Presentation Skills and Thematic Integrated
Singapore, Sweden, the UK, Denmark, and Skills. The programme also includes academic Information Technology skills are vital at
Germany (Hamburg) and other major ports lectures by WMU professors, and IT and WMU. Appropriate software for your studies
library workshops. and research is made available, from basic
Shipping Management & Logistics programmes to the latest simulation software.
The classes are small to facilitate group
Greece, Singapore, Sweden (Gothenburg), the
activities and allow a very high level of individual The University and our donors have invested
UK (London) and Germany (Hamburg) and other
feedback to students from their teachers. heavily in providing students with an excellent
major shipping destinations
The competencies that are developed include IT infrastructure. All students have access to the
effective problem solving, solid research University’s wireless local area network in the
The co-operation of an enormous range of
methods, critical reading and analysis, all main building and at the residence.
global institutions makes it possible for WMU
skills that are needed in postgraduate study.
students to experience the application of the
For more information about the programme,
latest theories, practices and technologies in
please go to www.wmu.se/essp. Applications
real-life maritime situations, and to join a global
can be made online.
network of maritime professionals.
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THE ACCELERATED Postgraduate Diploma
Students who obtain a cumulative GPA of 2.67
MSc PROGRAMME or above, calculated over 60 grade-bearing
credits with no F grade, qualify for the award of
Applicants who already have a relevant Postgraduate Diploma. Students may choose
postgraduate qualification (a postgraduate to leave the University with a Postgraduate
diploma, a Master’s degree, etc.) may apply for Diploma at any point when they have met
advanced standing on the basis of transferring this requirement.
credits from their previous studies; this exempts
them from the need to complete the first,
foundation term and allows the MSc degree
to be completed in 10 months. THE CREDIT SYSTEM
The Malmö MSc programme is structured on
the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation
FLEXIBLE ENROLMENT System (ECTS). ECTS is based on the principle
that 60 credits measure the workload of a
Every subject offered in the core MSc full-time student during one academic year,
programme can also be followed by external which is around 1600 hours per year. One
participants, on a flexible, credit-by-credit credit therefore approximately equals 25
basis. A fee of $290 per credit is charged, working hours. Student workload consists of
including assessment and/or examination; all planned learning activities, such as attending
successful students are awarded a Certificate lectures, field studies, seminars, independent
of Accomplishment, and a transcript of grades and private study, preparation of projects,
showing the subjects attended and assessed, taking examinations, giving presentations and
which can be used to accumulate credits researching and writing the dissertation. Credits
towards the full MSc degree or a Postgraduate in ECTS can only be obtained after successful
Diploma. A student who elects only to audit completion of the work required and appropriate
a course, without any assessment, pays a assessment of the learning outcomes. Learning
reduced fee of $250 per credit, and is issued outcomes are sets of competences, expressing
with a Certificate of Attendance. what the student will know, understand or be
able to do after completing a process of learning.
Another mode of flexible enrolment is to study
term-by-term, completing the three term Credits are allocated to subjects and dissertation
programme over several years. work, reflecting the amount of work required
to achieve specific objectives. This weighting
relates to the total quantity of work necessary
to complete the programme successfully.
STUDENTS’ PROGRESS
AND AWARDS
PROGRESSION
THE STANDARD Specialization Studies are taught in
the second term. Students follow one of
Students’ progress through the course is
determined by his/her individual grades and To remain in good academic standing,
MSc PROGRAMME seven specializations: Maritime Education cumulative grade-point average. Each grade students must maintain a GPA of 2.67 or higher.
& Training; Maritime Energy Management; awarded to a student is reviewed by the A student whose GPA falls into the band of
The standard MSc programme is 14 months Maritime Law & Policy; Maritime Safety University’s Curriculum and Assessment 1.67 to 2.66 may be allowed to continue on
long, and divided into three terms: & Environmental Administration; Ocean Committee, before it is issued to the student. a probationary basis, but the enrolment of any
Sustainability, Governance & Management; The award for which a student may be student whose GPA falls below 1.66 will
Foundation Studies are taught in Term 1. Port Management; or Shipping Management eligible depends on the successful completion be terminated.
They are completed by all students following & Logistics. They also continue work on their of a specified number of credits and the
the standard MSc programme, and provide a dissertation preparation. grades obtained.
thorough grounding in maritime policy and the
IMO system for maritime governance, as well as Dissertation: all students complete a Master of Science
an introduction to the environmental, economic, dissertation, which may be based on a particular Students who obtain a cumulative GPA of 2.67
and managerial aspects of sea use. Students issue relating to their work in their home or above, calculated over the 80 grade-bearing
also start the preparation for their dissertation country or on a current or emerging maritime credits with no F grade, qualify for the award
in the research methodology subject. issue. The dissertation topic and proposal must of the degree of Master of Science. Field
be approved by the University, and may involve studies, the research methodology subject and
original research or be an analysis of a topic the seminar on maritime transport policy and
based on secondary sources. Students may communications are not grade-bearing and are
complete the dissertation individually, in pairs simply classified as pass/fail. The Academic
or in trios. Council may award the degree with distinction
to the very best students.
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ENTRANCE
REQUIREMENTS
14-MONTH 10-MONTH TYPICAL 14-MONTH ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
STANDARD PROGRAMME ACCELERATED PROGRAMME PROGRAMME STRUCTURE All applicants to the University must offer an internationally recognised
English language proficiency test. Acceptable tests include IELTS, TOEFL,
The University admits only mature In addition to meeting the requirements Cambridge examinations, and GCE/SCE O-levels in English language.
Term 1
students who are already established for the standard, 14-month programme, Other tests may be accepted by the Admissions Board; applicants
in a career in the maritime field. applicants for advanced standing must Foundation Studies 20 EC should check with the Registry in such cases.
The Admissions Board will consider demonstrate that they have already
only those applicants who meet covered the content of the first term of Research Methodology 4 EC Candidates are assessed in accordance with the following
the minimum general entrance the standard programme. The additional general guidelines:
requirements, which are: qualifications required are:
Term 2 Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
• a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant • a postgraduate qualification in an area
Specializations 40 EC ESSP participation required if the scores are:
discipline, or an equivalent university directly relevant to the specialization
IBT 61 to 79
qualification which the student intends to follow
Field Studies 4 EC PBT 500 to 549
or • senior level, directly relevant
• the highest grade certificate of professional experience No ESSP required if the scores are:
competency for unrestricted service • proficiency in English without attending Term 3 IBT 80+
as master mariner or chief engineer, the English and Study Skills Programme, PBT 550+
or equivalent maritime qualifications and with a good score in the writing skills Dissertation 20 EC
and section of the test (see the full English WMU’s TOEFL institution code is 9198.
Seminar 2 EC
language requirements below)
• substantial, directly relevant
• excellent IT skills International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
professional experience
ESSP participation required: bands 5.0 and 5.5
• competence in English language, Total 90 EC
Applicants to the accelerated programme
demonstrated by an internationally
must supply detailed transcripts from their Grade-bearing EC 80 EC No ESSP required if the scores are: band 6.0 or above
recognised standard test (see the full
undergraduate and postgraduate study. If
English language requirements below)
transcripts are not issued, then the detailed Non-grade-bearing EC 10 EC Please note: the academic, not the general training,
• computer competence (at least the syllabus, the marks gained, and a full version of the test is required.
ability to use Microsoft Office) academic reference must be supplied.
Cambridge Examinations
Good IT skills are essential, as students
ESSP participation required: First Certificate (FCE)
are required to use computers from
No ESSP required if the scores are: Proficiency (CPE)
the beginning of the first term to write
their examination answers, complete
Students who have a pass in a GCE O-level or the equivalent
assignments and carry out research
(WAEC, SSC, CXC etc.) must enclose a copy of their examination
and other projects. Applicants who lack
results certificate.
computer and keyboard skills cannot
be accepted.
Sometimes applicants’ test results meet the University’s general
guidelines, but show weaknesses in a certain skills area. In such
From the group of applicants who meet
cases, the Admissions Board will vary the guidelines shown above.
these general entrance requirements, the
Admissions Board will select only the best-
Information on the accepted tests can be found at the following websites:
qualified candidates, taking into account all
www.toefl.org
their qualifications and achievements.
www.ielts.org
www.cambridgeesol.org
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APPLICATION UNIVERSITY FEES FINANCIAL SUPPORT Your employer’s commitment to your studies
is vital; the donors expect your employer to
FOR ADMISSION The University fee is made up of tuition, FROM COMPANIES, buy your initial plane ticket to come to Sweden,
and to employ you in a suitable position after
All candidates should apply on-line from the
field study programme costs, study materials
and the required medical and accident insurance.
GOVERNMENTS AND graduation. The donors have established
the criteria that they use when considering
WMU website (www.wmu.se) where all
the necessary information can be found.
The University fees for entrants to the Class of FOUNDATIONS applicants: awards are usually restricted to
2020 are as follows:
Applications can be submitted at any time; government employees from the least
Half our students are funded by their own developed countries who are aged under 40.
there are no cut-off dates.
companies, governments or national funding Some donors give priority to certain regions,
Standard MSc programme $27,300 agencies. Sponsors can choose whether to
Certified copies of certificates (including to certain specializations or to women. Detailed
Tuition $23,000 make the all-inclusive payment, or to pay just information about academic qualifications,
the results of an acceptable test of English
the University fee to WMU, and then make including English language test scores, IT
language) and transcripts supporting the Field study programme $4,300 payments directly to the student to cover living skills, professional track record and anticipated
qualifications listed must be attached as
expenses. Payment must be made by bank employment after graduation are taken into
electronic files.
transfer to the University’s account before we account by donors, along with your
Accelerated MSc programme $24,300 can confirm enrolment. Details of how to do motivational statement.
Paper applications are not accepted
this can be found at the end of this Handbook.
Tuition $20,000
Applicants who meet the minimum entrance If you hope to secure a donor fellowship, you
Before applying for a fellowship from a WMU must apply as early as possible to maximize
requirements are reviewed by the Admissions Field study programme $4,300
donor, you are strongly advised to explore all your chances, and you are advised to submit
Board. Only the best candidates each year will
funding possibilities in your home country, such all the motivational statements. Donors start to
be approved and offered a place, pending the
as from your own company or organization, allocate fellowships very early each year, and
confirmation of funding. English & Study Skills $5,600 national scholarship programmes for study the process goes on over a period of several
Programme abroad, international scholarship and fellowship
If an applicant requests advanced standing months. We receive many more applications
programmes, maritime sector organizations and for these fellowships than the number of donor
to enter the accelerated MSc programme,
The fees and costs are revised annually, and so philanthropic foundations. Make sure you find fellowships available, and you should not rely on
the transcripts will be carefully assessed to
will be higher for students in the Class of 2021. out about the requirements for each of these WMU donors if there are other options in your
ensure that the essential criteria are met.
options well in advance of the start of your home country; it is very important that you and
An applicant who is considered for the
programme. There is a list on our website of your nominating authority make every effort to
accelerated programme, but not accepted,
some of these organizations. secure financing on your behalf.
is automatically then considered for the
14-month standard programme.
LIVING COSTS
A student needs at least SEK11,000 per month
The Registry will notify you of the result of your for rent at the University residence and basic FINANCIAL SUPPORT
application as soon as possible. The process
may take longer at certain times of the year.
general living costs, plus air tickets. To rent a
flat privately is considerably more expensive.
FROM WMU DONORS
Since WMU is a UN institution and not part of
When an academically cleared candidate has If you cannot secure funding in your home
the national Swedish education system, our
secured financing, enrolment can be finalised. country, you can be considered for one of the
students cannot claim study support from the
At this point, the University will send each fellowships granted via WMU by international
Swedish government or any other EU state.
candidate a medical report form, which must donors. The majority of these fellowships cover
be returned to the University, along with a the full costs of studying at the University:
formal declaration that the candidate accepts the University fee, accommodation at the
the conditions of his/her enrolment. ALL-INCLUSIVE PAYMENT residence, a monthly living allowance, and an
air ticket home after graduation. Others cover
Some sponsors prefer to make a single only the University fee. There is very limited
payment to the University to cover all the needs donor support for the ESSP.
of their student during the programme. From
this inclusive payment, WMU provides tuition, The application for donor funding must be
field studies, insurance, accommodation, made by your employer, who completes the
and a monthly living allowance. Students Application for Financial Support form,
on the standard, 14-month programme are available on our website. To be considered
also provided with an air ticket home after for certain donor fellowships, applicants must
graduation. The all-inclusive fees are as follows: complete additional motivational statements.
The blank forms for each donor which is
currently requesting such a statement can
Standard MSc programme $57,700 be found on our website. As at August 2018,
these awards are the Sasakawa World Maritime
University Fellowships, the ITF Seafarers’
Trust Fellowships, and the TK Foundation
Accelerated MSc programme $48,800
Fellowships. Please note that only typed
electronic forms can be accepted to apply for
donor support, and should be submitted with
English & Study Skills $11,200 your online application.
Programme
16 Academic Handbook / Entry 2019 / World Maritime UniversityMSc IN MARITIME AFFAIRS FOUNDATION STUDIES
PROGRAMME Foundation Studies are taught in the first term, and cover the
CONTENT
introductory knowledge that is fundamental to all activities
in the maritime field.
WMU 138 International Law, Maritime Conventions and International Institutions 4 EC
To provide a foundation for the understanding of law, the complex body of treaties, and major
international maritime conventions (the four pillars). To provide an introduction to the various
international institutions involved in shipping and maritime affairs, including UN agencies and
inter-governmental and non-governmental organizations and their interrelationship
WMU 139 The IMO System for Maritime Governance 4 EC
To provide an introduction to the International Maritime Organization (IMO), including the
development of standards and regulations leading to national implementation of IMO instruments,
and the policy implications on maritime safety and security, environmental protection, and ship
efficiency, including the transfer of knowledge and technology to developing maritime countries
WMU 142 Maritime Economics 4 EC
To review the fundamentals of economics, to present the basic concerns and special features of
transport, shipping and ports. To apply economic principles to different aspects of maritime transport,
including commercial policy, shipping market, ship operation, safety and environment protection
WMU 144 Marine Environmental Science 4 EC
To provide a scientific introduction to our oceans and coasts including the physical, chemical and
biological processes that impact Earth’s ecosystems, climate and society. To learn about the
evolution of our oceans, current systems, climate, storms, marine life, ecosystems, habitats,
and the resources the seas provide society. To understand how human activities such as overfishing,
marine pollution, and human-induced climate change disrupt the function of marine ecosystems,
and the implications for the earth and its inhabitants
WMU 147 Management and Organizational Behaviour 4 EC
To provide an introduction to the theory of public policy and its application to maritime policy,
as expressed at the international level and in different jurisdictions. To examine the role of
organizations as agents in the effecting of maritime policy and individual and organizational
behaviour in that context
WMU 149 Research Methodology and Study Skills 4 EC
To provide study skills training at the postgraduate level, including critical thinking, academic writing,
referencing, discussion and oral presentation skills. To provide advanced training in research methods
across the full range of sciences in maritime affairs to equip students with a thorough knowledge of
research design, data collection, the principal methods of analysing quantitative and qualitative data
and ethical issues
Academic Handbook / Entry 2019 / World Maritime University 19SPECIALIZATION STUDIES
MARITIME EDUCATION
& TRAINING
This specialization has been designed for people engaged in the
leadership and administration of human development processes
in the work context, of maritime education and training, as well as
organizational management in both academic and non-academic
settings. It provides the knowledge essential for the optimization of
maritime education systems under international law, the creation,
acquisition and transfer of knowledge across maritime knowledge
clusters and the optimum leadership of contemporary organizations.
EDU 101 The International Legal and Administrative Framework of Maritime Education & Training 8 EC EDU 105 Knowledge Management 8 EC
To provide a broad appreciation of the role of the IMO and national governments in policy formulation To consider knowledge management and its importance to modern organizations and maritime
and the administration of maritime affairs. To define and examine “maritime administration” clusters in improving operational efficiency. To understand the use of socio-technical skills and
conceptually and in terms of governance and organizational structure, using modern management modern technology and digitization in creating, acquiring and transferring knowledge. To discuss the
methodologies and techniques. To consider the evolution of international law in maritime education role and influence of data and global access to information on society. To examine knowledge and
in particular within the ambit of the International Maritime Organization, and the human element knowledge repositories and their support, maintenance, development and use for organizational and
issues that underpin educating for the maritime industry industry growth. To examine how organizations learn and how this impacts growth, sustainability,
relevance and profitability
EDU 102 Educational Psychology and Sociology 4 EC
To discuss the fundamental principles of education including theories of learning, cognition and LEA 101 Strategic Management and Leadership 8 EC
motivation that can be used both in traditional MET institutions and for life-long learning with To provide in-depth understanding of strategic management and discuss tools for optimum strategic
particular reference to changes in technology and sustainability perspectives. To examine social planning. To explore management theories as they relate to people, the evolution of practices and
dynamics in the maritime industry, including diversity and culture their sectorial applications including in the maritime industry. To examine approaches to leadership
and the exercise of power and influence. To discuss contemporary global issues – in particular as
EDU 103 Curriculum Development and Design 4 EC they relate to the goals of the United Nations – and the place of change management and leadership
To impart an understanding of the nature of curriculum. To discuss macro/micro and internal/external in achieving these goals. To discuss the meaning and relevance of maritime governance and
influences on curriculum development and design including contemporary social discourses such corporate social responsibility for sustainable and value-centred maritime operations
as the evolution of technology and sustainable development. To study the processes of curriculum
design and development with particular application to the maritime industry. To enhance the ability FST 101 Field Studies 4 EC
to develop curriculum documents for different purposes To provide a range of field study opportunities to demonstrate the application of the theory taught
in the specialization subjects. Students travel to major maritime destinations that offer valuable
EDU 104 Curriculum Delivery and Assessment 8 EC insights into organizational practices and networking opportunities with professionals around
To examine principles and practices of effective curriculum delivery relevant to the maritime context. the world
To give an in-depth appreciation of how curriculum delivery can be optimized using contemporary
digital tools including simulators, information and communication systems, learning management WMU 424 Seminar on Maritime Transport Policy and Maritime Communications 2 EC
systems and e-learning. To discuss learner assessment and curriculum evaluation methods including To give students an opportunity to exchange ideas with each other and with maritime experts
the use of advanced statistical analysis through presentations, debates and discussions. The seminars cover development of maritime
transport policy as well as contemporary issues in information and communication technology
20 Academic Handbook / Entry 2019 / World Maritime University Academic Handbook / Entry 2019 / World Maritime University 21SPECIALIZATION STUDIES
MARITIME ENERGY
MANAGEMENT
This specialization has been designed for people with a technical profile
(e.g. naval architects, ocean engineers, deck officers and marine engineers,
designers, superintendents, surveyors, engineers with a maritime background
etc.) as well as from other backgrounds, as ship operators, administrators, port
and shipyard managers and professionals from the energy and environmental
sectors and so on. It provides a comprehensive understanding of different
aspects of maritime energy management across the field from shipping
to oceans, and from ports to shipyards with a vision towards achieving
a sustainable, energy efficient and low carbon maritime industry.
EGY 111 Energy and Maritime Industry – Principles and Regulatory Framework 4 EC EGY 105 Human Element and Economics of Energy Management 4 EC
To apply system thinking; to define concepts related to energy and provide an appraisal of available To discuss the social and human aspects of modern technology applications in maritime energy
energies; to discuss the predominance of fossil fuels; to examine the problems associated with and the related IMO and ILO instruments; to analyse barriers to maritime energy management and
air emissions; to explain local pollution and global climate impacts; to understand the international discuss the roles of stakeholders and potential solutions; to discuss and analyse energy management
regulatory and institutional framework for air emissions; to compare energy security for private and systems including the cost, financing and economic evaluation; to analyse the demand and supply
public entities; to examine energy management in the shipping context of energy, electricity markets, and climate change policy; to examine the evaluation of sustainable
investment in ports and shipyards
EGY 102 Energy-Efficient Ship Design and Operation 8 EC
To understand MARPOL Annex VI including EEDI, SEEMP, MRV, DCS and technology transfer; EGY 106 Maritime Energy Management and Operational Research 4 EC
to examine technological innovation related to energy management in the maritime industry; to To describe operational research (OR) techniques relevant to maritime energy management (MEM),
explain the basic process of onboard power generation and describe principal energy consumers; in particular simulation, optimization and decision-making; to discuss the relation between MEM
to identify energy-saving measures in both ship design and operation; to discuss ship design and and operational research through mathematical modelling; to apply relevant OR techniques through
energy efficiency through ship resistance reduction means and propulsion efficiency improvement OR software such as multi-criteria decision making, monte carlo simulation, externality modeling
technologies; to discuss ship operation and energy efficiency through operational measures both at and speed optimization in ship design and ship/port operations; to analyse valuing of strategic
ship and fleet levels along with the integration of port/ship duo; to analyse the impact of technical and investments and decisions through financial risk simulation; and to analyse the results of OR
operational measures on fuel consumption of ships; to discuss machinery technologies including hull applications within the MEM context
and propeller maintenance along with relevant ISO standards
EGY 113 Leadership in the Fourth Industrial Revolution 4 EC
EGY 108 Energy Management in Maritime Onshore Facilities 8 EC To examine technological innovation related to energy management in the maritime industry;
To discuss energy management in terms of its vision, planning and strategy in the context of ports/ to understand the impact of the fourth industrial revolution within the MEM context including
shipyards; to provide an overview of the ISO 50001 energy management system certification autonomous ships, internet of things, cyber-physical systems, maritime digitalisation, big data and
process and ISO 14001 environmental management systems; to explain energy auditing through real artificial intelligence; to understand science-policy-industry interface and the principle of science-based
applications from ports/shipyards; to discuss the socio-economic benefits associated with abatement decision-making for future maritime energy leaders; to analyse the country needs and develop a
technologies adopted in response to international, European and regional port emissions regulations; practical plan of action for their country or region to achieve the UN’s sustainable development goals
to analyse the externalities in ports/shipyards; to apply the Circular Economy and industrial symbiosis
approach within port/shipyard; to analyse the impact of climate change on port infrastructure and to FST 101 Field Studies 4 EC
discuss its adaptation To provide a range of field study opportunities to demonstrate the application of the theory taught in
the specialization subjects. Students travel to major maritime destinations that offer valuable insights
EGY 112 Alternative Fuels/Technologies and Marine Renewable Energy 8 EC into organizational practices and networking opportunities with professionals around the world
To describe emission limits and technological options globally and within Emission Control Areas
(ECAs); to examine emission abatement technologies and alternative fuels including LNG, LPG, WMU 424 Seminar on Maritime Transport Policy and Maritime Communications 2 EC
biofuels, hydrogen and methanol; to discuss alternative future technologies including fuel cells and To give students an opportunity to exchange ideas with each other and with maritime experts
batteries; to demonstrate a systematic understanding of the application of life-cycle analysis on fuel through presentations, debates and discussions. The seminars cover development of maritime
cell concept; to discuss renewable energy for electricity generation and marine renewable energy transport policy as well as contemporary issues in information and communication technology
including offshore wind and ocean energy (wave, ocean and tidal currents and tidal range, OTEC and
salinity gradient) along with their environmental and social impacts including underwater noise; to
examine solar and wind power applications onboard ships as well as in maritime onshore facilities
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