Copenhagen Maritime Business
Microeconomics and Strategy
About the course
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.
See the full course description in the course catalogueFacts
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