Copenhagen Maritime Business
A new and exciting opportunity for seafarers: University education while at sea
Take maritime education on board
Copenhagen Business School now offers a unique opportunity to strengthen your competencies in maritime business development through a highly flexible, high-impact programme. Whether you are at sea, in port, or working offshore, you can access world-class learning tailored to the realities of the global maritime industry – whenever it suits you, and wherever you are in the world.
Study while stationed around the world
Practical Skills for Your Everyday Work
At Copenhagen Business School, we aim to prepare maritime professionals for the realities of a fast-evolving global industry.
This flexible learning path is designed to provide you with practical, career-relevant skills that address the challenges you face today – and position you for the opportunities ahead.
Education That Moves With You
Whether you are navigating the Atlantic or anchored in a quiet harbour, our programme is designed to fit seamlessly into your lifestyle.
We have designed the programme to be highly flexible, so the learning comes to you – not the other way around.
All teaching is delivered 100% online through pre-recorded video lectures that you can access whenever it suits you. Whether you are crossing oceans or docked in port, you can study when you have time, wherever you are in the world.
Quality Education on Board
To ensure the highest quality, the programme is delivered by CBS’s leading experts and professor's in maritime operations and business development. You will gain a strong foundation in both day-to-day decision-making and long-term strategic thinking – empowering you to lead with confidence in a competitive maritime landscape.
What? For whom? How?
What it is?
In today’s fast-paced, digital world, staying ahead is essential — especially at sea. That’s why Copenhagen Business School (CBS), with support from the Danish Maritime Fund, has created a cutting-edge online learning experience tailored specifically for seafarers.
This programme places a strong emphasis on the commercial side of the maritime industry, helping you understand how to adapt your activities to the shifting conditions that affect your business.Through CBS’s renowned expertise in business and strategy, you will learn to think critically, act strategically, and respond effectively to the complex realities of maritime operations.
Whether you are navigating market fluctuations, regulatory changes or technological disruption, these courses equips you with the insight and tools to make informed decisions – and stay ahead.
We recognise that the maritime industry demands more than theoretical knowledge – it requires practical, business-focused skills that respond to real-world conditions. This programme is designed to equip professionals with the tools to navigate daily operational challenges
Whether you are onboard or offshore, you can now access world-class business education – without stepping ashore.
Who is it for?
This programme is designed for ambitious maritime professionals who want to deepen their understanding of the business side of shipping and logistics.
We welcome all ranks and roles — from deck officers to engineers — as long as you have a solid grasp of business English and a desire to grow.
Join a global network of curious, qualified seafarers and learn from one of Europe’s most prestigious business schools: Copenhagen Business School (CBS).
Course fees are kept low, and registration is simple — you can enrol directly with CBS.
How is it delivered?
The programme is 100% online, giving you complete flexibility to learn when and where it suits you.
You will gain access to a variety of high-quality, pre-recorded video lectures, complemented by live online sessions with CBS faculty. These interactive sessions offer direct feedback, expert guidance, and the chance to explore real-world challenges with experienced educators.
Our teaching model is built around the 50-25-1 principle, designed to maximise engagement and learning across time zones:
- 50 – We cap each course at 50 participants to ensure personal attention and meaningful interaction.
- 25 – Teaching is delivered in focused 25-minute segments, followed by quizzes or activities to reinforce learning before continuing with the next 25-minute session.
- 1 – Every participant receives a one-to-one session with a CBS lecturer, offering tailored feedback and support throughout the course.
What sets CBS apart is our close collaboration with industry partners. Our teaching is informed by current practice, and our educators bring both academic rigour and hands-on experience from the maritime sector. Through this unique blend, you will gain insights that are not only relevant – but immediately applicable.
Please note that each course concludes with an exam, which is conducted entirely online. You can find further details in the individual course descriptions below.
Courses and Practical Information
Maritime Digitalization
Ride the wave of digital transformation
- Your gateway to the maritime future.
Digitalisation is fundamentally reshaping the dynamics of the maritime sector. It is no longer just about streamlining existing processes – it’s about unlocking entirely new and innovative solutions. Understanding the commercial and economic logic behind digitalisation is essential to staying competitive in today’s maritime industry.
Our course gives you deep insight into these transformative processes and equips you to make informed, strategic decisions that drive real impact.
| Duration: • From 7 January 2026 • To 18 February 2026 |
Exams: Exam type: Oral exam based on written product. • Hand-in: Monday 9 March, 12:00 • Oral exam: Thursday 19 March |
| Classes: Every Wednesday from 17:10 to 19:45 (18 February from 9:50 to 16:05) |
Re-exams: Exam type: Oral exam based on written product. • Re-exams: 10 April and 21 April |
| Course scope (ECTS): 5 ECTS |
Price: For information on prices, see further down below. |
*All dates and times are stated in Danish time (CET/CEST).
International Trade and Macroeconomics
Understand how macroeconomic forces shape global shipping.
This course provides practical insight into trade flows, fiscal and monetary policy, and the interaction between goods and financial markets. Learn to apply key models to real-world maritime contexts, assess how openness to trade and finance impacts decision-making, and strengthen your ability to analyse and communicate economic challenges within the maritime industry.
| Duration: • From 9 April • To 21 May 2026 |
Exams: Exam type: Written assignment • Hand-out: Wednesday 27 May, 12:00 • Hand-in: Thursday 28 May, 12:00 |
| Classes: Every Thursday from 08:55 to 11:30 (21 May from 08:55 am to 16:05) |
Re-exams: Exam type: Written assignment. • Re-exams: Wednesday 1 and Thursday 2 July, 12:00 |
| Course scope (ECTS): 5 ECTS |
Price: For information on prices, see further down below. |
*All dates and times are stated in Danish time (CET/CEST).
Microeconomics and Strategy
Strengthen your competitive edge in the global maritime industry.
This course gives you a strong microeconomic and strategic foundation to understand how maritime markets really work, from cost structures and pricing dynamics to strategic choices in complex, regulated environments.
You will gain hands-on experience with economic models and analytical tools used to assess risk, regulation, and sustainability impacts, and turn insight into action. By the end of the course, you will be equipped with practical skills that enable well-informed decision-making in demanding, international business contexts.
| Duration: • From 8 October • To 12 November 2026 |
Exams: Exam type: Oral exam based on a written product • Synopsis hand-in: Thursday 3 December, 12:00 • Oral exam: Tuesday 15 December |
| Classes: Every Thursday from 08:55 to 11:30 |
Re-exams: Exam type: Oral exam based on a written product • Re-exams: Tuesday 12 January 2027 |
| Course scope (ECTS): 5 ECTS |
Price: For information on prices, see further down below. |
*All dates and times are stated in Danish time (CET/CEST).
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Admission and requirements
► LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS ◄
To enrol in the Copenhagen Maritime Business programme, it is essential that you speak and understand English at a professional level.
All teaching, course materials and one-to-one sessions are conducted in English, reflecting the international nature of both the programme and the maritime industry.
► ENROLMENT ◄
To sign up, simply fill out the application form and submit it to us via e-mail.
Prices and costs
Each of the three courses in the Copenhagen Maritime Business programme is priced at:
DKK 4,750 (approx. €640).
The total cost for all three courses is:
DKK 14,250 (approx. €1,920).
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Please note: Students with citizenship outside the EU/EEA and Ukraine are required to pay an additional participation fee of DKK 1,085 per course, as CBS does not receive state funding for these students.
For students outside the EU/EEA and Ukraine, the price per course is:
DKK 5,835 (approx. €780).
The total cost for all three courses is:
DKK 17,505 (approx. €2,340).
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