The MBA Global Shipping has been designed to offer senior executives, as well as those aiming at senior management positions in Shipping, the opportunity for academic and professional development. It addresses people who wish to broaden and enrich their existing managerial experience and further develop their skills and knowledge. The participants of the programme must be capable of absorbing new knowledge and applying it into different contexts. The ΜΒΑ Global Shipping of Mediterranean College attracts individuals from the private, public and non-profit sector. The learning experience is further enhanced by the wide range of professional and academic background of participants.

Requirements for Admission:

• University degree in any discipline
• At least two years of working experience
• High school leaving certificate + extensive managerial experience (for non-University graduates)
• Good knowledge of the English language (Level B2), for those who choose the English version of the MBA**

Requirements for Registration:

• Copy of last certificate of studies*
• CV (in English)
• Work Experience certificate
• Reference Letters (2)
• Good knowledge of English (CAE, IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 220, or equivalent IELTS 6.5 level or equivalent) – for the MBA taught in English **
• Academic interview
• Photos (2)
• Copy of ID-Card/ passport

*Candidates without a first degree are also encouraged to apply for the programme. Factors like the possession of other professional qualifications, proven managerial experience and commitment to continuing personal & professional development, may contribute to the admission to the programme.

** Candidates without official English language certificates can sit the English language placement test of Mediterranean College.

The MBA stretches across two, full academic years, comprising six (6) 20-credit modules, two (2) 0-credit modules focusing on professional development and a diploma thesis of 60 credits.

The programme develops progressively, thus allowing students to enhance and apply skills on critical analysis and synthesis, strategic thinking and evidenced based practice. Emphasis is placed on putting theory into practice, with interconnecting modules that integrate the whole spectrum of organisational functions: strategic management, financial management & chartering, leadership, marketing, operations & maritime law. Modules are not designed in isolation to cover specific business functions. On the contrary, modules incorporate a wider content that covers the interaction of different management fields in an organisation (such as operations and marketing, financial and strategic management etc).

Learning and teaching is achieved through the use of modern methods, aiming to achieve maximum results: lectures, guest lectures, seminars, labs & workshops, tutorials, case study discussions, role plays, business simulations, and independent study.

Assessment methods also vary, including individual and group course-work, presentations, reports, self-reflections, online tests and real business projects. The combination of all these different assessment methods facilitates the development of students’ skills on communication, analysis – synthesis, problem-solving, writing presentation, and self-evaluation.

The student learning experience is further enhanced by the well-balanced mixture of the participants, who represent different academic and professional backgrounds, as well as the Mediterranean Business School’s further activities (such as the Student Excellence Conference, guest lectures, etc).

• Mediterranean College Business School is one of the first private business schools established in Greece (1977) and the first to offer an MBA (1989).

• The University of Derby is the No1 UK University in Greece for Management Studies (Guardian University Guide 2016) and overall ranks among the TOP-50 UK Universities.

• This is the only MBA Global Shipping in Greece giving an international perspective to graduates.

• It is an Executive MBA, given the high proportion of middle-level and senior executives that participate in the course.

• Participants have excellent networking opportunities, through the MBA student & alumni club and our wide network of industry partners.

• The MBA Global Shipping students can qualify as Internal Auditors ISM-ISPS-MLC for Shipping Companies by DNV-GL.

• It’s the only MBA with dedicated courses on developing soft and professional skills, such as career coaching, mentoring, teamworking, decision making, presentations, negotiations etc., essential for the modern, multi-skilled manager.

• It focuses on putting theory into practice, which is supported by the diverse teaching and assessment methods used, the professional expertise of the teaching staff and the real-life projects that can be based on students’ individual working environments.

• Mediterranean College puts emphasis on the academic support of its (mature) students, by offering personalised support and a structured series of academic development workshops (academic writing, referencing, etc)

• Teaching is adjusted to the needs of working professionals (virtual electronic environment, e-library, personal support, assessment through written work), providing students the necessary conditions for successfully completing the course.

• All academic staff are accredited lecturers of the University of Derby for every module they teach. Mediterranean College implements an integrated system of recruitment, assessment and continuing professional development of academic staff, so that students receive excellent teaching and personal support to develop their social and professional skills.

• Business School students actively participate in activities organised within the MC Employability Scheme, the College’s integrative employability development plan.

Graduates are holders of an accredited Master’s degree, professionally equivalent to those awarded by Greek Higher Education Institutions, and may enjoy the professional rights attached to their degree, after they proceed with the required recognition procedure by the Greek authorities.

MBA graduates have attained the required knowledge and skills to lead teams, departments, businesses and organisations within the Greek and international business context. They also have the necessary skills to start or develop their own business. If they wish, they can continue their academic studies towards a DBA or a PhD.