Partner Details
Lloyds Maritime Academy
Awards
Target Award
Award Description:Master of Science - MS
Recruitable Target
Alternative Exit
Recruitable Target
Programme Offerings
Part-Time
F2F-LMA-APR
F2F-LMA-JAN
F2F-LMA-SEP
Educational Aims of the Course
The educational aims of the programme are that the student should: Be exposed to, and develop, a broad range of skills relating to Port and Terminal Management with Maritime Logistics. Develop the ability to organise thoughts, analyse, synthesise and critically appraise at Masters level. Be able to solve complex problems through the creation, identification and evaluation of options. Analyse a range of case study organisations in light of industry best practice relating to sustainability. Use qualitative and quantitative methods for the solution of problems in Port and Terminal Management with Maritime Logistics. Conduct research into Port and Terminal Management with Maritime Logistics issues through research design, data collection, analysis, synthesis and reporting. Develop critical self-awareness, self-reflection and self-management, and business ethics as part of an ongoing lifelong learning process.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of appropriate techniques to analyse and solve problems and apply them to own research and advanced scholarship.
2.
Critically evaluate information and evidence and apply to industry related scenarios.
3.
Undertake effective problem solving and decision making using appropriate quantitative and qualitative skills.
4.
Prepare and present technical/business reports and presentations.
5.
Apply concepts, knowledge and skills to work-based practice.
6.
Undertake appropriate critical appraisal and utilise imaginative judgement.
7.
Articulate conclusions, recommendations and action plans based on evidence.
8.
Develop appropriate operational policies with due regard to legal, environmental, safety and other pertinent matters.
9.
Research and present findings using appropriate information technology.
10.
Communicate effectively in a professional manner commensurate with Masters level study.
11.
Display enhanced self-learning and initiative appropriate to the level of study.
12.
Analyse, evaluate and demonstrate a critical awareness of business, financial and management strategies as they relate to Port and Terminal Management with Maritime Logistics, with particular reference to markets, customer, finance, people, operations, communication and information technology (CIT), business policy and strategy, and wider pervasive issues.
13.
Evaluate own academic and professional performance and organise/plan self-learning and professional development.
14.
Manage time and prioritise workloads in a spirit of personal responsibility for own development.
15.
Display enhanced numeracy and quantitative skills.
16.
Use established techniques of research and enquiry interpret complex documentation.
17.
Demonstrate a systematic and comprehensive understanding of knowledge relating to appropriate legal and administrative issues in Port and Terminal Management with Maritime Logistics.
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Demonstrate a critical awareness of current problems at the forefront of the academic discipline, to a level where it informs sound judgement and originality.
19.
Evidence critical thinking, analysis and synthesis of complex industry-related issues using the appropriate academic and professional literature.
20.
Interpret and analyse case study material pertinent to Port and Terminal Management with Maritime Logistics.
21.
Demonstrate the skills necessary to plan, conduct and present the findings of a programme of research.
22.
Apply the skills needed for academic study and enquiry at Masters level.
23.
Apply strategies for appropriate selection of information from a wide range of sources.
Teaching, Learning and Assessment
Acquisition of knowledge is achieved mainly through lectures and directed student-centred learning. Student-centred learning is used where appropriate resource material is available. Understanding is reinforced through case studies. Testing of the knowledge base is undertaken through a combination of coursework in the form of case study reports and assignment submissions and, where appropriate, short class tests. Intellectual skills are developed through case studies and coursework assignments. Open-ended reports and project work are designed to permit students to demonstrate achievement of all the learning outcomes in this category. Analysis and problem solving skills are assessed through a combination of unseen written examinations, assessed in the form of case study reports, coursework assignment submissions and an individual project. Subject practical skills are developed in a coordinated manner throughout the programme. Professional skills are assessed through case studies, coursework reports and through research reports. Transferable skills permeate every activity within the programme content and assessment. Specifically, these skills are assessed through case studies and coursework, and their application is embedded within the self-management process of the MSc Project Student engagement in the learning process is key to the programme, and the University has an attendance monitoring policy to support this. The development of employability skills and attributes including entrepreneurship, the value of real world learning, the growth in digital technologies and the nature of the global context are aspects that have been adopted across all core modules, and opportunities to develop specialist skills, knowledge and behaviours is offered through optional module selection and the individual Research Project. Consideration of equality and diversity matters are embedded throughout the programme. The programme team promote equality, treating everyone with equal dignity and worth, while also raising aspirations and supporting achievement for people with diverse requirements, entitlements and backgrounds. An inclusive environment for learning is fostered to anticipate the varied requirements of learners, and aiming to ensure that all students have equal access to educational opportunities.
Programme Structure
Programme Structure Description
For the award of a Postgraduate Certificate in Port and Terminal Management with Maritime Logistics, students must have passed 7163MARDL Port Management and Security and 7162MAR Logistics and Supply Chain Management, and 7160MARDL International Trade and Global Transport. In the first academic year of delivery, students will normally study the … For more content click the Read More button below.