or centuries, international shipping has been critical to the development of world trade. The inter-relationships between falling transportation costs, economic growth and globalisation are in continual motion as supply chain networks ceaselessly evolve. These elements: shipping, trading patterns and organization are the fundamentals of the programme while the legal, financial, and managerial aspects of trade and transport form the superstructure.
The course delivers a comprehensive integrated overview of the core subjects essential to a thorough understanding of international trade and transport. Specifically, the course aims to develop the generic business skills required by managers working in the area of international trade and maritime business; develop critical analytical skills and apply them to the challenges they continually meet.
The interdisciplinary nature of the programme prepares students as future professionals who can function effectively in the complex business environment of the global marketplace. The diversity of supporting activities within the highly dynamic trade and maritime industry and its various sectors, consisting of many hundreds of large, medium and small firms, makes this choice possible. Graduates of this programme will have a variety of career options, including import and export business, ship management, commercial management, insurance, freight forwarding, transportation and logistics, port agency, trade and ship finance, maritime regulation as well as a variety of other administrative posts in the private and public sectors.
The specific objectives of the MSc in International Trade and Shipping Management are that the students:
The language of instruction is English.
Upon successful completion of this program, the students should be able:
Graduates are expected to be in a position to assume executive and managerial responsibilities. Graduates already in employment are expected to enhance their career prospects and be prepared to face the challenges of a more demanding position within import and export business, ship management, underwriting, freight forwarding, port agency, ship broking, trade and ship finance, as well as a variety of other administrative posts in the private and public sectors.
'Department of Maritime Transport and Commerce'
Required Courses Modules
The student must successfully complete 48 ECTS, from the following list of modules:
| No. | Code | Name | ECTS | Hours / week |
| 1 | ITSM501 | INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND SHIPPING MANAGEMENT | 8 | 3 |
| 2 | ITSM502 | INTERNATIONAL MARITIME LAW AND CARRIAGE OF GOODS | 8 | 3 |
| 3 | ITSM503 | LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT | 8 | 3 |
| 4 | ITSM505 | SHIP MANAGEMENT | 8 | 3 |
| 5 | ITSM506 | RESEARCH METHODS | 8 | 3 |
| 6 | ITSM507 | COMMODITY TRADES | 8 | 3 |
Concentration Electives Modules
The student must successfully complete 12 ECTS, from the following list of modules:
| No. | Code | Name | ECTS | Hours / week |
| 1 | ITSM512 | COMMERCIAL MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS | 6 | 3 |
| 2 | ITSM513 | BANKING AND FINANCE | 6 | 3 |
| 3 | ITSM514 | ECONOMICS OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND TRANSPORT | 6 | 3 |
| 4 | ITSM515 | GLOBAL TRADE REGULATIONS AND PRACTICE | 6 | 3 |
| 5 | ITSM518 | COMMODITY TRADING BASICS | 6 | 3 |
| 6 | ITSM519 | OIL AND GAS MANAGEMENT | 6 | 3 |
Master's Dissertation Modules
The student must successfully complete 30 ECTS, from the following list of modules:
| No. | Code | Name | ECTS | Hours / week |
| 1 | ITSM520 | DISSERTATION | 30 | 0 |
To successfully complete the program the student must complete a total of 90 ECTS. The required courses amount to 48 ECTS, 12 ECTS are allocated to elective courses, and the remaining 30 ECTS are allocated to the Master thesis.
Following the structure of programs offered in such prestigious institutions as the London School of Economics and Birkbeck College, London University, the program will be operating in the evenings in order to accommodate working students. Each course will be block delivered within a two week period providing a total of 36 contact hours over twelve days plus a mid term and final examination. Three required courses and one elective will be offered during the first and second semesters. The third semester will be taken up with work for the Dissertation.
| Module Group | ECTS |
| Required Courses | 48 |
| Concentration Electives | 12 |
| Master's Dissertation | 30 |
| TOTAL | 90 |
Application forms can be obtained from the Admissions Office at Frederick University in Nicosia or Limassol. Alternatively, the form can be downloaded by clicking the button below:
Application Form: Click HERE to download (pdf)
As part of the application form you will need to submit the following supporting documents:
Frederick University academic year consists of the fall and spring semesters. The calendar is arranged so that students may start classes either during the last week of September or the first week of February. Candidates may submit an application for admission in any of the semesters. Due to the fact that formalities for the issue of an entry visa take at least 6 weeks, candidates are urged to file an application at least 8 weeks prior to the expected date of enrolment. Students are expected to be on campus prior to the beginning of the intended semester/session. In response to arising need, courses could be provided within the summer period.
Academic Requirement: A good undergraduate degree from a recognised university or an equivalent international qualification or an acceptable professional qualification. Candidates’ specific minimum academic requirements for admittance to the program are:
English Language Requirement: If you are studying or have completed your entire degree in a non- English speaking university, you must demonstrate satisfactory knowledge of English language. Suitable qualifications may include:
FULL PROGRAM TUITION FEES :
| DISCOUNTED FEES - €/ECTS | FOR FULL TIME STUDY (60 ECTS)- € |
| 66.00 | 5940 |
| Distance Learning students | Euro |
| Application Fee | €35 payable once |
| Semester Registration & Technology Fee | €100 per semester |
Contact Person: Ferederick
Phone: +35722394394
Email: info@frederick.ac.cy
