Executive MBA in Shipping and Logistics (The Blue MBA)

Programme description: Recognised as the best part-time Executive MBA in Shipping and Logistics in the world, the Executive MBA in Shipping & Logistics from Copenhagen Business School (The Blue MBA) is a unique MBA giving high-potential executives in the shipping industry an up-to-date insight into modern management theories and their application in the maritime sector. The programme is divided into eight week-long modules and runs over 22 months, allowing participants to join from anywhere in the world. The programme adopts a holistic view of shipping, integrating commercial, technological and financial aspects as well as maritime law, supply-chain management and leadership challenges. Participants will be taken to the top international level in business administration, reflecting the needs of the industry in a world where globalisation, enhanced competition, and the speed of technological change place ever-increasing demands on executive management skills. The following governing themes are evident throughout the programme: Market understanding Leadership Information technology Globalisation Environmental issues Strategic planning Teaching takes place in state-of-the-art facilities in Denmark, Germany, and Greece. Career opportunities: The Executive MBA Programme in Shipping and Logistics aims at fulfilling the needs of the entire maritime sector in terms of relevant top management education based on maritime-related cases. The programme is ideal for professionals within the shipping community, but equally relevant for those who deal with shipping either as customer or supplier. Participants come from different countries and represent shipowners, ship operators, logistics providers, financial institutions, insurance companies, shipbuilding and ship repair enterprises, brokers, maritime lawyers, transport consultants, classification societies, maritime administrations, ports, ship equipment producers. Participating in the programme allows you to build an unrivalled, global network of peers which you can enjoy and leverage off for the rest of your career. Admission: The programme starts every other year in September and applications are considered on a rolling basis. A bachelor’s degree from a recognised academic institution or equivalent Admissions test or similar documented qualification Minimum five years of work experience in a relevant field Two personal recommendations. Prior to admission, applicants are interviewed and an individual assessment of the suitability of the applicant is made based upon the above requirements and the result of the interview. For long distance applicants the interview may be conducted by telephone. To apply, please click here . Tuition: The tuition fee is 360,000DKK, payable in four installments. This fee does not include course material, travel and accommodation costs.