Diploma in Port Management
Online United Kingdom
DURATION
12 Months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
10 Mar 2025
TUITION FEES
GBP 3,899 *
STUDY FORMAT
Distance learning
* + VAT @ 20% for UK individuals and UK companies
Introduction
The leading professional development training programme on managing ports in today’s global economy
Professional development in port and harbour management, port administration and port operations for the global maritime supply chain
The Diploma in Port Management is the leading professional development training programme on managing ports in today’s global economy. Since 1999 the Diploma has been recognised as a foremost qualification for port managers, as well as being used by many governments, port companies and terminal operators as part of their own internal training programmes.
Ideal Students
The course is ideal for:
- Prospective senior managers and management trainees in the port industry
- Port and maritime authority personnel seeking career development
- New and future entrants to the industry such as seafarers and graduates
- Shipping line managers, shipping agents plus freight, cargo and logistics service providers
- Government staff, regulators and planners
- Equipment and service suppliers, industry advisors, investors, legal professionals and consultants
- Engineering and construction companies, infrastructure and investment managers
Curriculum
- Module 1 - Introduction to International Trade and Logistics
- Module 2 - Introduction to Port Management
- Module 3 - Regulatory, Legal Issues and Insurance for Ports
- Module 4 - Managing Marine Operations and Conservancy
- Module 5 - Port Marketing and Business Development
- Module 6 - Port Project Management: Principles and Techniques
- Module 7 - Economics of Port Operations, Port Pricing and Port Financing
- Module 8 - Health, Safety, Security and the Environment (HSSE) in Ports
- Module 9 - Port Labour and People Management
- Module 10 - Port Masterplans and Port Engineering
- Case Study: Current Issues in Port Management
Program Outcome
What you'll learn
- Understand the role of shipping and ports in the global logistics supply chain
- Identify the legal basis for the establishment of ports
- Discuss the role and responsibilities of the harbour master within the port management structure
- Appraise competition and competitive dynamics in the ports industry
- Analyse the port economics landscape
- Discuss the importance of an HSSE culture in the port sector
- Develop a multi-lateral interpret communications, cooperation and data-sharing strategy
Program Tuition Fee
Program delivery
100% Online
- Accessible – 24/7 availability from wherever you have an internet connection
- Flexible – take control of where, when, how and the rate at which you study
- Professional – industry-leading course directors and tutors
- Quality – study the same course used by corporations for internal training
- Network – with tutors and like-minded professionals from around the world
- Save money – no additional travel or accommodation costs