The demand for competent and educated leaders in the maritime industry, both onboard ships at sea, and in organisations onshore, is higher than ever.

In this master’s programme in Maritime Management, you will prepare to take up vital roles as a future leader — guiding the shipping industry into a new era, and tackling the challenges of complex logistics issues, rapid AI development and the strictest demands on quality.

The programme will give you theoretical and practical knowledge in subjects including project management, quality, risk, and safety management. Chalmers University of Technology has a world-class reputation in the shipping industry, and you will be educated to the highest standards.

Maritime Management:

Become a competent leader, both onboard ships and in onshore organisations in a master's programme that will prepare you to guide your industry into a new era characterised by complex logistics, regulatory compliance, quality requirements and social, environmental and financial sustainability. 

Regardless if you have previous industry experience or have worked as an officer or shore-based personnel you will get the opportunity to further develop your skills as a future leader. 

This master's programme will deepen your overall skills in logistics, quality, sustainability and law in the maritime sector. It will provide you with theoretical knowledge and practical skills in areas such as project management, research methods, quality management, organisation and leadership, risk and safety management, financial management and accounting, social and environmental sustainable shipping.

In addition, through elective courses you have the opportunity to specialize in logistics and supply chain management, maritime law, and business development. During your studies you will also get the possibility to participate in research and research projects as part of your education. 

Topics covered:

The subjects of leadership and logistics are fundamental areas in the Maritime management master’s programme.

The courses included in the programme plan handle topics such as project management, organization and strategy, quality management, maritime law, AI and digitalisation, intermodal transport, social and environmental sustainability. 

Career outcomes:

There is a growing need for competent and educated leaders, both onboard ships and in onshore organisations. Graduates from the programme can apply for management positions at companies in the shipping industry within the fields of maritime logistics, ship management and strategic management.  

Many of our graduates start their industrial career in logistics in areas such as cargo management, freight planning, ship broking, operations management, health, safety, environment and quality and information technology. Some of our graduates focus on R&D development and become different types of managers at regulatory bodies such as the coast guard, port organisations, flag state administrations and insurance companies as underwriters or claims adjustors connected to the maritime industry.

You will also be able to also pursue an academic career as a PhD student in logistics, navigation and IT.