Shipping as a Business and a Market

About the course

Subjects

Globalisation Internationalisation International economics Politics

Course content

This course 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.

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What you will learn

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

Facts

Level

Executive master

Type

Mandatory course

ECTS

4.5

Code

MMBSO1009U

Teaching periods

Autumn – semester

Academic year

2025/2026

Status

Available places

Teaching language

English

Teaching Format

On campus

Exams

Written assignment
Group exam, autumn

Assessment type

7 point grading scale