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Table of Content
Welcome 1
Shipping is a growth industry, yet turbulent and challenging 2
STC-Group - a unique training and education provider for the entire transport chain 3
STC-Group - Knowledge Hubs 4
Netherlands Maritime University 6
Accreditation and Quality 7
Background to Master Shipping and Transport 8
Learning objectives 9
Target group 9
Master Shipping and Transport program 10
Course outline 12
The Netherlands: in the maritime heart of Europe 20
Admission conditions 22
Part-time program 26
Master Shipping and Transport in Korea 27
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Welcome
The shipping and transport industry is a challenging environment. It is one of the
few industries that is truly worldwide in geographical scope and in the nature of
the business. Globalisations of trade and economies have led to a situation
where multinationals have taken on global sourcing and marketing strategies.
Logically the ports and shipping companies play an important function to enable
smooth and efficient transportation, connecting manufacturers and consumers
around the world.
The recent downturn of the economy definitely has had an impact on the
shipping and transport industry, showing once again the necessity of skilled
professionals that understand the business and can guide their companies through the turbulent waves of
the shipping industry. As a result of this, jobs for maritime professionals are ever more difficult to fulfil.
In answer to fulfil the need for maritime professionals, STC-Group established the Netherlands Maritime
University (NMU) in 2007. If you consider yourself to be a maritime professional, Netherlands Maritime
University offers you a dedicated management program with the Master program Shipping and Transport.
NMU provides this program at two locations in the world: in Rotterdam, the Netherlands and at its branch
school STC-Korea in Gwangyang, Korea.
This study will provide you the excellent opportunity to improve your maritime knowledge and
understanding as well as to strengthen your managerial skills. You are encouraged to share your views on the
dynamic world of shipping with us and with your fellow students from all over the world. Once finished our
Master program, you will be a skilled and knowledgeable professional, excellently equipped to fulfil a higher
management position within shipping and transport industry.
NMU offers both part-time and full-time Master degree programs. We trust this brochure will provide you the
information you need to get a clear view on the curriculum and how it can contribute to your personal
ambitions. The brochure also explains all matters that you should know to prepare for starting your studies in
either Rotterdam or Gwangyang.
In case you need more information, we are more than pleased to inform you.
We look forward to meeting you.
Master Shipping and Transport: Full speed ahead with your career!
Erik Hietbrink MSc
Chairman Board of Directors STC-Group
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Shipping is a growth industry,
yet turbulent and challenging
Shipping plays a vital role in world trade and is the backbone of
the world economy. Without ships and the transportation
services these ships provide, the world would not be as
prosperous as it is today and many countries would not be able
to participate in world trade.
In recent years, shipping has proven to be a growth industry
witnessing the increase in gross tonnage of the world fleet by
millions of tonnage every year. Since the worldwide economical
downturn set in late 2008, the interdependence of global
economies has become even more evident. International trade
by any mode of transport has been affected immediately
and dramatically.
These developments make the shipping and transport industry
so complex, yet so exciting to work in. The dynamics are driven
by the growth rates of the trades, the ups and downs of business
cycles, as well as by a large number of external innovation
triggers. Managing these challenges requires not only profes-
sional training of the highest standards, but also a thorough
academic understanding of specialised knowledge domains.
There are different categories of maritime professionals: port
managers, maritime officers, engineers, economists, lawyers,
shipbrokers, charterers, naval architects. Where do shipping
people get their education and training?
A number of them have had special maritime education or has
been educated in a specialist area. Another category has been
trained on the job. What all people have in common is their
passion for the industry, their international mindset and their
commitment to remain working in this highly interesting field of
business.
Worldwide there are very few specialised maritime universities
that offer a comprehensive shipping program. The STC-Group is
such a specialised educational institution that is renowned for
one-stop-shop for education and training to the maritime
industry. Based in Rotterdam, one of worlds largest trade and
transport hubs STC-Group offers a great location to experience
the spirit of world shipping.
The Netherlands Maritime University offers a specialised
Master program for the maritime professional. This Master
program is the Master Shipping and Transport. Our Academic
Board consists of key persons from the industry and the
academic society. They ensure that the quality of the program
makes your time and money a worthwhile investment.
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STC-Group - a unique training and education
provider for the entire transport chain
The STC-Group is a
worldwide strategic
combination of
well-established
education, training,
research, support,
consultancy and
implementation service providers for the entire shipping, port,
transport and logistics chain as well as for the port-related oil
and chemical industry.
STC-Group is renowned for its unique combination of education,
training, research and consultancy dedicated to the port,
shipping, transport and process industry. It has the largest
simulator park for the maritime and transport industry in the
world. This combination of forces enables the STC-Group to offer
a multifaceted program, ranging from education and training to
consultancy services, research and technical assistance.
Over 4,500 students are participating in our vocational education
programs of the Shipping and Transport College, preparing
themselves for a career in the shipping, transport or process
industry. Nowhere else will governments and companies find a
partner similar to the STC-Group which offers these integrated
services on the basis of one-stop shopping for this industry.
This focus makes STC-Group explicitly equipped to fulfil the
need for a maritime Master program:
STC-Group has the knowledge, tools and skills necessary to
fill in the gap and step into this facet of the education market.
The Master Shipping and Transport is the perfect answer to
the requirements from companies for well-professionalised
educated employees. For students it gives them the best of
both educational worlds in professional and scientific
manner.
Our education philosophy is built on high emphasis on
interaction and simulator assisted learning. Giving students
the possibility to practice in a simulated business
environment will challenge their behaviour,
decision-making process and will provide immediate
feedback of their management decisions. This approach
will be a powerful way to help students improve their
management competencies.
Road Transport
Shipbuilding
Sea Fishery
Ports
Dredging and Port
construction
Process industry
STC-Group branch offices
Industry Sectors
Supervisory board
Staff departments
STC-Korea
STC-Vietnam
Inland Waterways
Logistics and Warehousing
Merchant Marine
Bachelor Maritime
Operations
Vocational education
Pre-vocational education
Public education
Diploma Management
Studies
Master Shipping and
Transport
UT-STC
Vietnam
STC-GROUP
Hanoi branch Vietnam
NSTC
Philippines
International knowledge hubs
Participations in
the Netherlands
VINA-STC
Vietnam
IMCO
Oman
STC
Southern Africa
MHR B.V.
Private activities
STC-Events
Simulator Assisted Applied
Research
STC B.V. (training, projects
consultancy)
Netherlands Maritime University
STC-Group
Board of Directors
SMR B.V.
STC-Groups new building is an
extraordinary creation of
landmark. Student Master
Shipping and Transport, Rotterdam.
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STC-Group - Knowledge Hubs
STC-Group has developed foreign knowledge hubs, which have
grown from a long history of (development) projects and
training programs into fully owned subsidiaries or joint
ventures, in which similar programs are provided as the ones
provided in Rotterdam.
The specific knowledge and experience on shipping and
transport in different parts of the world will be made available
to NMU and the Master Shipping and Transport, by exchanging
training materials, readers, cases, thesis reports and (guest)
lecturers between NMU and STCs knowledge hubs. The
knowledge hubs are also used to support participants with
their thesis projects.
These are located in:
Korea
In September 2007, STC-Group opened a branch school in
Gwangyang-City in Korea. The opening of a branch school
STC-Korea is unprecedented being the first established Foreign
Educational Institution in Korea. Here the Master Shipping and
Transport program is also provided as well as a variety of (short)
courses for the port and logistics industry.
The unique feature of having the exact same Master program
running in two locations makes it possible to arrange an
international exchange program between students in Gwangyang
and Rotterdam. This is an inspirational experience, broadening
the students perspective on shipping, trade and transport.
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In Ho Chi Minh City UT-STC provides well-trained and experi-
enced maritime seafarers for vessels all over the world. UT-STC
is a joint venture between the University of Transport and the
STC-Group in Rotterdam. UT-STC acts as a representative office
for international shipowners and especially European fleets.
In Hanoi STC-Vietnam is developing new databases and
exercises for the unique simulation training programs of
STC-Group worldwide, such as training scenarios for the
Transport Chain Simulator and visual databases for the Full
Mission and Bridge Simulators.
In Haiphong STC-Group has a joint venture with Vinalines,
called VINA-STC. A brand new training institute is built for a
new university. The location is a big, seventeen-hectare
campus. In addition to comprehensive university buildings
(total of 40,000 square meters), hotels, student flats, training
and sport centres will also be situated on the campus.
soUtherN afri ca
STC-SA in Johannesburg, established in 2001, provides high
quality and global standard consulting and training services
towards an economically competitive transport economy in
Sub-Saharan Africa. Through the understanding of the unique
needs of the African continent, as well as the vast global
network of resources, STC-SA is able to provide clients with
both standard and tailor made training and consulting services.
Phi li PPi Nes
The Netherlands Shipping Training Centre (NSTC) is a Filipino
foundation established by the Royal Association of Netherlands
Shipowners (KVNR), the STC-Group and the Palompon Institute
of Technology in Palompon, Leyte. The basic activities of NSTC
is offering courses based on the requirements of the
International Convention on Standards of Training Certification
and Watchkeeping (STCW) for cadets, ratings and Officers in
Charge of Navigational or Engineering Watch. All courses
offered are accredited by the Maritime Training Council (MTC).
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The International Maritime College Oman (IMCO) is an institute
of Higher Education and a joint venture between STC-Group
and the Omani Government. The diploma and degree
programmes offered by IMCO are unique in both Oman, as well
as the entire GCC region and include education and training in
the field of Maritime studies, Port, Shipping and Transport
Management and Operation Technology.
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What better location than Rotterdam could there be for the
Netherlands Maritime University? Rotterdam is the ideal
location to experience the spirit of shipping in one of the
worlds largest centres of world trade and transport.
STC-Group has been running the successful International
Maritime Transport Academy (IMTA) for many years offering a
post-graduate program Diploma Management Studies Port and
Shipping Management (DMS) with over 400 alumni worldwide.
The Master Shipping and Transport is a logical and necessary
step to offer a comprehensive total education system to the
shipping industry.
The Master Shipping and Transport program has been set up in
close cooperation with the maritime business community. Its
involvement and sponsorship has been our main drive to
launch this Master program.
faci li ti es
The new building of STC-Group offers the most modern
facilities for students, lecturers and researchers. The Transport
Chain Simulator is one of the simulators and is unique in the
world. Students are managing and operating an entire supply
chain together in one classroom that is specifically equipped
Netherlands Maritime University
Being located near River Meuse, you
can see the view of Rotterdam Port from
every spot in the building. Student
Master Shipping and Transport, Rotterdam.
The university is well equipped with state-of-
the-art facilities ever seen in any maritime
university around the globe. With the world port
at the background, it makes it to be the right place
for maritime students to be. Mr. Nengo, Kenya,
Student Master Shipping and Transport, Rotterdam.
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for this purpose. Another 3,000 m
2
of simulators, ranging from
full mission bridge, engine room, VTS, crane and straddle
carrier simulators are available.
Auditoriums and classrooms of different sizes have state-of-
the-art audiovisual equipment that facilitates learning and
transfer of knowledge.
There are a number of computer rooms and ICT facilities that
students can use. In addition a wireless connection with the
internet is available in the entire building.
The library offers a place where students can do research,
search in databases and browse through magazines and books.
Last but not least, there are sporting facilities within the
building, where students can work out in a fitness area, play
football, squash or challenge themselves at the climbing wall.
The building of NMU is well accessible for disabled.
Accreditation and
Quality
Higher education in the Netherlands enjoys a worldwide
reputation for its high quality. Quality is supported by a
national system of statutory regulation and quality assurance.
The Ministry of Education, Culture and Science is responsible
for legislation pertaining to education. The Accreditation of
Higher Education Act requires that all degree programmes
offered by universities and universities of professional
education are evaluated against a specific set of criteria. Only
programs that meet all the criteria receive an accreditation. The
Master Shipping and Transport program has been accredited
by the Dutch Flemish Organisation for Accreditation (NVAO).
Once accredited, these programs are listed in the Central
Register of Higher Education Study Programs (CROHO). The
Master Shipping and Transport is registered in CROHO under
number 70068. The registration can be found on www.ib-groep.
nl. Most importantly, only graduates from accredited programs
can be awarded a Master degree diploma.
Furthermore, NMU is ISO9001 certified. An internal quality
management system has been set up according to the standards
of ISO9001-2008. This quality management system ensures that
the organisation continuously strives for improvement and
enhancement of the education process in all its facets. In
addition, STC-Group is certified according to the Investor in
People standard. Within the Investor in People framework,
STC-Group works on improving performance through personal
development of their people.
Rotterdam is the ideal location to experience the spirit of
shipping in the worlds largest hub of trade, logistics and
transport. Student Master Shipping and Transport, Rotterdam.
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Background to Master Shipping and Transport
Growing importance of efficient and effective
international supply chain management and
associated transport operations
One of the key enablers behind globalisation is the highly
efficient global transport system. As world trade is growing
rapidly and supply chains are geographically more disperse, it
becomes more complex to manage multi-modal transport
systems, transferring cargoes between seagoing vessels, road-,
rail- , air- and inland waterway transport.
Managers are needed who are fully competent in the maritime
field and have a clear understanding of the international supply
chain as well. In addition, managers should be able to deliber-
ately choose from the variety of multi-modal transport nodes
and networks that exists to move cargo around the world from
sourcing location to the point of final consumption in an
optimal way. Optimizing the supply chain means integrating
airfreight, sea freight, river transport, port operations,
transhipment, warehousing, inventory management, pick-up
and delivery services and information management.
Increasing demand for higher professional educated
employees in the maritime industry
On the basis of extensive labour market research as well as
through intensive contacts with the maritime industry,
STC-Group has especially signalled an increasing demand for
higher professional educated employees in maritime companies.
Ports authorities, shipping companies, inspection bodies,
insurance companies, shipbuilders and ship-repair companies,
marine equipment manufacturers and suppliers are in need of
managers that master a specific mix of industry knowledge,
competences and attitude that are very hard to find on the
labour market.
Need for dedicated program to fulfil labour
market needs
There seems to be a discrepancy between the existing
educational infrastructure in the maritime labour market,
supply and demand of shipping knowledge and the needs
from the labour market.
In answer to these demands of the business community,
STC-Group has developed the Master program on Shipping
and Transport.
There seems to be a discrepancy
between existing educational
infrastructure and demand of labour
market needs in the maritime industry.
Mr. Hietbrink, Chairman STC-Group.
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Learning objectives
General objective of the Master Shipping and Transport is to
ensure that after graduation course participants successfully
can fulfil management positions in the shipping and transport
industry. After graduation, participants are equipped to solve
complicated management problems, having gained required
knowledge and competences such as:
Integrated multi disciplinary professional knowledge on
shipping and transport at highest academic level and skills
to apply this knowledge on tactical and strategic level in the
shipping and transport industry.
Awareness of social responsibilities in shipping and
transport, related to labour conditions, safety, security and
protection of the environment.
Leadership, persuasiveness, social skills, e.g. cooperation,
communication, negotiation.
Express an analytic attitude, creativeness and research
capabilities.
Target group
The target group is composed of course participants having
different backgrounds, e.g.:
Seafaring officers, needing the necessary tools to take up
an onshore occupation after a reasonable number of years
at sea.
Current transport and logistics professionals seeking to
extend their knowledge on shipping, supply chain
management and multimodal transport to and improve
their management competencies.
Employees in specialised or technical related functions,
that want to make the step towards a managerial function
in the shipping industry.
Port authority and government officials.
The Master Shipping and Transport is
open to people who have either:
A Bachelor degree in a relevant subject
and at least two years working experience
Or
A Bachelor degree and at least two years
of working experience in shipping,
transport, logistics or related.
The ideal candidate is ambitious and
wants to accelerate his or her career,
aiming for senior management levels
within the maritime industry. The program
provides a solid foundation for these
high-potentials.
Objective of the Master Shipping and
Transport is to ensure that graduates can
successfully fulfil management positions in
the shipping and transport industry.
Mr. Jansen, Head of Netherlands Maritime
University.
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Master Shipping and Transport program
Value of Master degree
The Netherlands has a binary system of higher education,
which means there are two types of programs:
1. Research-oriented education, traditionally offered by
research universities. Graduates are awarded f.e. the
degree Master of Science (MSc.).
2. Professional higher education, traditionally offered by
universities of applied sciences. Graduates are awarded
the Master degree (M).
The Netherlands Maritime University is such a University of
Applied Sciences, specialised in shipping, transport and port
management. While the emphasis of our Masters program is on
professional competencies, the program includes (instruction
on) applied research as well.
Both degrees (MSc. and M) give access to Doctorate/PhD
programs. More information on the Higher Education Structures
in the Netherlands, the system, institutions and degrees can be
obtained via: www.nuffic.nl/international-students/
Dutch-higher-education/education-system.
Didactical Concept
The courses provide - each in its specific field - a thorough
understanding on specific elements of the maritime sector. The
Master in Shipping and Transport is set up in such a way that
students are provided with a combination of subject matter
knowledge education and competency development.
Throughout the curriculum, the emphasis lies on applying
knowledge into practice.

NMUs didactical model is derived from Confucius famous
philosophy: I hear and I forget, I see and I remember, I do and I
understand. We believe that students learn most from
practical experience. In summary, NMUs didactical model is
structured around the following learning objectives and
realised through a number of practical learning methods.
NMU believes that knowledge is transferred best when
students not just hear and read, but preferably interact with
lecturers and other students in a real-life or simulated real-life
environment.
Learning objectives Description
Knowledge & understanding Demonstrates knowledge and understanding beyond BA-level and provides a basis for originality
in applying ideas
Application of knowledge
and understanding
Can apply knowledge and problem solving abilities in a new or unfamiliar environment within
broader (multidisciplinary) contexts
Ability to make judgements Has the ability to integrate knowledge and handle complexity and formulate judgements with
incomplete or limited information, but that include social and ethical responsibilities
Ability to communicate Can communicate his/her conclusions and the knowledge and rationale underpinning these, to
specialist and non-specialist audiences, clearly and unambiguously
Learning skills Has the learning skills to allow him/her to continue to study in a manner that is largely self-directed
or autonomous
Methods
Theoretical lectures
Class discussions
Study course materials
Course assignments
Field trips and company visits
Management games
Full mission simulators
Presentations and role play
Master Thesis
What I like about the program is its practical
approach. The course is very intensive, but as
managers we should be able to deal with
shortage of time. Mr. Gailitis, Latvia, Student
Master Shipping and Transport, Rotterdam.
The lecturers do not just provide knowledge,
but help us to think about problems and
create solutions ourselves. Mr. Sun, Korea,
Student Master Shipping and Transport,
Rotterdam.
NMUs didactical model
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Course Structure
The Master program consists of 21 courses with a combined
study load of 60 credits and a thesis project with a study load of
21 credits. This credit system is derived from the standardised
system (ECTS) for measuring study load as a way to facilitate
international mobility. One ECTS credit represents 28 hours of
full-time study, 60 credits represent one full-time year of study.

The duration of the Master program is 1 years for the full-
time program and 2 years for the part-time program. This
includes 6 months for the Master thesis.
All courses together are complementary in the way that course
participants are challenged to approach maritime related
issues from different perspectives and from the position of
different supply chain players, e.g.:
From the position of a shipping company,
port authority, national or regional govern-
mental body, maritime inspection authority,
shipbroker, freight forwarder, stevedore,
logistics company or financial institution.
From different organisational perspectives, e.g. strategy,
crewing and manning (human resources management),
operations, finance and accounting, management,
(organisation) policies, etc.
International Exchange Program
As we run the Master course simultaneously in Rotterdam,
the Netherlands and in Gwangyang, Korea, NMU arranges an
International Exchange Program for students and lecturers.
Participants from Rotterdam will follow courses in Gwangyang
and vice versa. The objective of this exchange program
between Gwangyang and Rotterdam is to provide students and
lecturers with a broader perspective of shipping and transport.
Positioning them in a different place in the world provides them
with a new view of the functioning of global supply chains.
Module 1 Module 2 Module 3 Module 4 Module 5
Shipping and Transport
Introduction
Supply Chain Management
Applied Management Science
Shipping and Port Economics
Ocean Management and
Marine Policies
Maritime Policies and
Governmental Politics
Shipping, Trade and
Transportation Law
Corporate Maritime
Management and Strategy
Maritime Finance and
Controlling Management -
part I Basics in Finance
Human Resources
Management in Shipping
Human Resources
Development in Shipping
Cargo Operations Management
Shipbroking and Chartering
The Business of Shipbuilding,
Sale and Purchase
Fleet Management
Transport Security
Marine Survey and
Safety Management
Maritime Finance and
Controlling Management - part II
Shipping Finance
Specialisation 1:
Marine Engineering
Port Design and Management
Inland Waterways and Water
Transport
Maritime Finance and
Controlling Management -
part III Port Finance
Specialisation 2:
Port and Fairway Design
Research Methodology
Thesis Assignment
Shipping and Transport
Industry
Corporate Management Shipping Management Port and Waterways
Management
Thesis Project
Management Skills & Competency Development
The International Exchange Program to Rotterdam was marvellous
and for me, being the second time in the Netherlands, I witnessed
the massive development of Rotterdam Port. Mr. Kambikambi,
Zambia, Student Master Shipping and Transport, Gwangyang, Korea.
Course structure
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Course outline
Attractive program for course participants
The students are offered a range of courses that will prepare
them for management positions in the maritime cluster. The
curriculum is specifically tailored to subjects, issues and
insights into maritime management. All course participants are
required to attend all lectures, workshops, case-studies and
take all exams and/or assignments.
At the start of the program students receive a course outline
which describes the contents, learning objective, organisation,
time table, literature list as well as assessment methods and
evaluation criteria.
shi PPi Ng aNd traNsPort iNtrodUcti oN (2. 5 ec s)
This course is the introduction module for the Master Shipping
and Transport program. It is crucial for the entire Master
program that participants coming from a variety of countries
with widely varied background and experience have a common
reference framework.
Main subjects of the global transportation system are explained,
such as transport chain players, multimodal, intermodal and
combined transport, anatomy of shipping and ship operations.
sUPPly chai N MaNageMeNt (3 ec s)
The course will introduce you to concepts and techniques
related to the design, planning, control and improvement of
supply chains and supply chain operations. Attention is paid to
important logistics functions, such as the management of
inventory, information, terminals and warehousing. The
dynamics, development and globalisation of supply chains are
explained, as well as the application of various supply chain
management concepts in practice. Students are challenged to
position themselves in the role of a logistics services provider
and develop a supply chain design project for one of their
clients. At the end of the course students should have gained an
improved understanding of the main concepts, dynamics,
trade-offs and interdependencies of supply chain management.
Lecturers are really experienced in their
field. When talking and lecturing from their
own professional life and experiences, I can
sense their enthusiasm.
Mr. Chowdhury, Bangladesh, Student Master
Shipping and Transport, Gwangyang, Korea.
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aPPli ed MaNageMeNt sci eNce (2 ec s)
The objective of this module is to provide participants with the
understanding of quantitative methods, as well as with skills
to apply these methods in the transport sector. Managers at
Masters level should be capable to approach management
problems analytically, in order to find effective solutions. This
module provides the participants with the understanding of
quantitative methods, as well as with skills to apply these
methods in the transport business. Basic methods from
statistics and management science will be covered. In statistics
the field of probability and exploratory data analysis will be
discussed. In management science an introduction to decision
analysis will be given. As such, a background is established to
cope with some quantitative aspects in transport and logistics.
shi PPi Ng, trade aNd traNsPortati oN law (3 ec s)
The aim of this course is to provide the student a legal and
jurisdictional framework in relation to trade and transportation.
The specific law framework applicable per transportation
sector and the line of developments and dynamics therein per
sector are explained. Distinction will be made between global,
regional and the character of international and national sources
of law applicable to the various sections of the supply chain.
Structures, methodology of law sections, essential parallels in
approach and differences in system are focused on, as these
facilitate better understanding of the basic principles common
to all transport and logistics sectors. This concerns many parties
in the chain of transport companies, as also supply chains
sometimes clients of one are carrier, hence supplier, to the
other. Subsequently the specific regimes, laws and regulations
for the transport sectors are elaborated upon. Special attention
however is given to the specific characteristics and
development of maritime law and from there the parallels
and differences are drawn to the other sectors.
shi PPi Ng aNd Port ecoNoMi cs (3 ec s)
The objective of this course is to provide an overview of all
major aspects of shipping and port economics. Typically,
maritime organisations (should) have a global scope as their
business extends itself to all corners of the globe. Shipping
has an essential role in enabling world trade and linking econo-
mies together. In this course generic economic theories and
instruments are applied to a maritime context. Students will
explore the relationships between world trade, commodity
markets, supply and demand cycles in shipping, forecasting
and market research and port competition.
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oceaN MaNageMeNt aNd Mari Ne Poli ci es (2. 5 ec s)
It is generally realised and accepted that ocean uses will grow
in multitude and magnitude in the years to come. That
realisation has prompted calls for a more integrated approach
to ocean management at all levels of government. Still, most
people involved in a particular marine or maritime activity
know relatively little of what is happening in other sectors.
Ocean Management and Marine Policies address this short-
coming. It is a primer on all uses of the oceans, past present
and (to the extent possible) future. We look at the various
resources, how they extracted, how important they are and how
they are managed or, in some instances, mismanaged. A great
deal of emphasis is placed on the need to responsibly use the
oceans in a sustainable manner, to ensure the availability of
marine uses and resources for future generations. The course
takes a true multi-disciplinary approach, with science, history,
economics and law taking equal billing. This vertical structure
is further complemented by a horizontal approach which
constantly examines how these various activities affect one
another. As an outcome of the course students are expected to
have realised the objectives of having gained verifiable knowl-
edge and understanding of various ocean uses and how they
are regulated. Secondly students are expected to be able to
examine and anticipate on the interaction between various
marine activities and to plan accordingly.
corPorate Mari ti Me MaNageMeNt aNd strategy
(2. 5 ec s)
The shipping industry tends to be different from other
industries as a result of a number of aspects: its truly global
nature of the business, its capital intensity, its highly sensitivity
to economic upswings and downturns, its typical organisation
and ownership structures and its sensitivity to geopolitical
forces (trade blocks, trade barriers, etc).
In this changing and extremely competitive international
context, strategic options of maritime operators appear to
be even more complex with:
International and national regulatory frameworks
becoming more rigid.
Environmental preoccupations becoming more important.
Interest group mobilisation.
Optimal security of international supply chains emanating
from potential terrorist actions.
The Corporate Maritime Management and Strategy module will
enable students to understand the complexity of interactions
between all components that need to be taken into account
in the development, the management and strategic plan
implementation of shipping companies. It also aims to provide
students with a comprehensive understanding of todays
shipping industry and its sub segments, as well as an
understanding how to create insights into the market structures
and drivers of competition.
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Mari ti Me fi NaNce aNd coNtrolli Ng MaNageMeNt
(6 ec s)
This course consists of 3 parts:
Basics of Finance and Accounting
This part is the introductory course in management accounting,
management control and financial management for students
with no previous financial or business education. The course is
based on international accounting standards and business
practices. Students will be introduced into cost accounting
concepts, be able to conduct financial analysis and learn the
key principles of management control and financial
management performance tools and models.
Shipping Finance
The aim of this specialised finance course is to bring the
students awareness of and basic knowledge about principles
in ship finance, sources of finance, financing structures, risk
analysis and the role of commercial banks and other financial
institutions in the shipping market. After the course, students
will be able to assess proposals for ship investments and to
make a structure for financing a ship.
Port finance
The objective of this advanced course on port finance is to
introduce students to main trends in the port sector which have
an influence on the way port infrastructure is restructured and
financed. Students will gain insights into the main principles of
financial structuring of port assets and financial analysis tools
for port investments and financing. An important element in
port financing is the development of public private partner-
ships (PPP) and the way that PPP are structured. Students will
also get acquainted with concession contract analysis and are
expected to be determining the so-called bankability of a port
finance proposition.
hUMaN resoUrces MaNageMeNt i N shi PPi Ng (3 ec s)
The objective of the course is to enable the participants to make
their decisions in a reflected and holistic manner and to inspire
change and innovation in organisations through human
resources management. Specific attention is given to crewing
and manning aspects, such as the supply and demand of
seafarers, labour conditions and the effect of cultural
differences on board. This course provides a strategic approach
to human resource management and gives an explanation for
the concepts of human resource planning, competency
development, leadership, motivation and teambuilding. The
course focuses on the inter-human dimension of management,
addressing the key aspects of interpersonal and cultural
challenges to organisations in the maritime sector. Course
participants are expected to be able to recognise and success-
fully deal with human resource management issues in the
shipping industry or related areas together with the human
resources manager of a company.
hUMaN resoUrces develoPMeNt i N shi PPi Ng (3 ec s)
The objective of this course is to provide background how to
manage and develop human capital in shipping companies.
Proper human development policy is essential for running a
good and effective business. A key topic to be considered on
this course is employability; this includes both the organisation
and the individual employees. It involves effective recruitment,
sustainable employment; through this and flexibility, the
potential of the individuals and organisation can be realised.
Employability is two-sided since employees require support
and guidance from the company in order to maintain and
sustain their employability. The organisation requires
employees to offer more than academic and vocational skills.
Effective Human Resource Management strategies will benefit
the organisation and the individual and lead to improved
employability. The course will focus on the importance of
train employees and ensuring employees have up to date
qualifications, for example the STCW certificate. It will also
cover the importance of training strategies.
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cargo oPerati oNs MaNageMeNt (3 ec s)
This course will introduce students to concepts and techniques
related to transport techniques and procedures, control and
improvement of (un)loading and carriage of goods by sea going
and inland water vessels. Students will acquire knowledge of
the philosophy of safe and efficient transport of goods and will
gain insights in the role of transport regulations and rules on
transport procedures. During the course, different handling
procedures per commodity are elaborated on, such as break
bulk, dry and liquid bulk and container terminal operations.
Mari ti Me Poli ci es aNd goverNMeNtal Poli ti cs
(2. 5 ec s)
The first part of the course covers all important aspects of
the International Maritime Organisation and one of its major
Conventions, i.e. the MARPOL 73/78 Convention. The IMO is
the leading UN Agency where it comes to safety, security and
protection of the marine environment. The influence of
national policy on international work and vice versa is
immense. The role of an IMO Member State (MS) is influenced
by its importance as Flag State (FS), Port State (PS) or Coastal
State (CS). Therefore it is important to put major efforts in
delivering input in IMO through the Assembly and Council
as well as through the parent Committees and their
Sub-Committees.
The second part of the course covers a number of aspects of
European transport and infrastructure policies. The course will
highlight the several policy areas to be considered in a sustain-
able transport policy and highlight the role of the European
transport Agencies.
shi PbroKi Ng aNd charteri Ng (2 ec s)
This course provides the student with a sound understanding
of the Shipbroking and Chartering world as well as the funda-
mental principles and working methods appropriate to
Shipbroking and Chartering. The course addresses all relevant
technical, commercial and financial aspects in an international
context. Important subjects that will be discussed in this course
are: shipbroking markets, laytime, demurrage, charter parties,
pricing, contracts and obligations of carriage of goods by sea.
the bUsi Ness of shi PbUi ldi Ng, sale aNd PUrchase
(2. 5 ec s)
This course gives the student a sound introduction into the
relevant parties, principles and policies regarding shipbuilding,
sale and classification. The content of the module has been
developed from the viewpoint of the principal (the shipowner,
not the shipbuilder). The course will give background
information on the Principles of Shipbuilding and Financing,
what are the preliminary considerations, how to deal with the
planning and timing and what are the future shipowner
perspectives. Where does the money come from? The course
will zoom into the possible finance structures and all finance
considerations processes and procedures relating to a loan
and mortgage agreement. The main clauses of ship acquisition
The program is quite tough, but very professional.
I feel I am a maritime specialist, although I am only
half way through the program. Mr. Shaaban, Egypt,
Student Master Shipping and Transport, Rotterdam.
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are discussed as well as key processes, procedures and
contracts used. The student will learn about the management of
shipbuilding from a shipowners perspective, how to choose a
shipyard and how to manage the marine equipment suppliers
and subcontractors.
Mari Ne sUrvey aNd safety MaNageMeNt
(2 ec s)
Marine surveying covers the field of inspecting, surveying or
examining marine vessels to assess, monitor and report the
condition of a ship, equipment for new or existing vessels and
checking compliance to various standards and regulations.
Through this module, the student gets a thorough under-
standing of the meaning of marine surveying for the maritime
industry. This module addresses all regulations, technologies
and practices concerning maritime safety and surveying,
relevant to the implementation of maritime transport solutions,
which are safe, secure and protecting the environment. As
future managers at shipping companies, port authorities or any
other maritime related company, they will be confronted with
surveys of their ships or maybe even ask themselves for a
survey report in order to support their decision making process
to make critical management decisions.
fleet MaNageMeNt (2 ec s)
This module gives the student a sound introduction into the
relevant parties, principles and policies regarding fleet
management and the market possibilities for outsourcing and
the contracts used. He will understand the role and the place of
the Fleet Manager. The course will give background on the
Principles of the registration and flagging of ships. The working
environment of a Fleet Manager is complex, with all shipping
institutes, regulatory bodies and related organisations. At the
end of the course the student will know which of the organisa-
tions are important and where the information can be found.
The whole maintenance and technical management process
will be handled, including the system support functions,
followed by all crewing issues. How many crew do you need,
what manning model will be used, where to source from, what
is the cost of crewing? At the end of the course the student can
manage all these strategic issues. An important aspect in the
course will be all safety, health and environmental management
issues. The ISM system will be explained and discussed.
Managing ships is managing costs, which cost items can you
control as a Fleet Manager, how to make a budget.
traNsPort secUri ty (2 ec s)
Piracy, armed attacks, cargo theft shore-side and seaside have
occurred in the past and still continue today, on an all, too
frequent basis. The issue of security is a topic of great concern.
For some time now, administrations worldwide have been
addressing this problem and have been busy developing plans
and actions for early implementation. In many areas of the
world, the standard of security has already risen significantly.
For some seafarers and port facility personnel, security
incidents may seem to originate in remote corners of the globe
and appear distant or irrelevant. The issue of security must be
addressed and the International Maritime Organisation (IMO)
in conjunction with many other worldwide organisations is
taking action.
This course intends to give insight into national and interna-
tional application of the new regimes with regard to transport
security. The ISPS Code will be used as a starting point to begin
addressing global application of the new measures of both
sea-side and shore-side cargo concerns. The course focuses on
practical application of the new security measures and an
understanding of the various regulations, directives and trade
requirements with regard to transport security.
Port desi gN aNd MaNageMeNt (6. 5 ec s)
Ports are important nodes in the worldwide transportation
system. The course Port Design and Management aims to
explain all elements that are involved in the planning, design,
management and optimisation of ports, terminals and
navigation fairways. Multiple perspectives are provided: port
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economics, finance, environment, hydro dynamics, risk
analyses, design, construction and navigation in constraint
waterways. Specific attention is given to port organisation and
management. Management games and simulators are used in
order to create a simulated setting in which students are
actually tested on their knowledge as well as their managerial
skills.
iNlaNd waterways aNd water traNsPort (2. 5 ec s)
Since ancient times, inland waterways have played a crucial
role in the development of cities, economies and countries. A
large variety of waterways is discussed using examples from
over the world. The objective for this course is to provide
students a comprehensive understanding of inland waterways
and water transport. In this course the importance and potential
of inland waterway systems around the world are presented.
The students are provided with a thorough background on
transport needs as well as spatial planning for inland water-
ways. It also pays attention to the need for adaptation and
modernisation of waterways to recent developments such as
tourism, container traffic, specific cargo and vessels, hazardous
cargo, instrumentarium and civil works.
sPeci ali sati oN 1: Mari Ne eNgi Neeri Ng (3 ec s)
The main objective of the course is to provide the student with
a fundamental understanding of marine engineering, with an
emphasis on total ship propulsion concepts. In this perspective
the different types of modern marine propulsion plants will be
discussed, their outlines, appliances and economics. The
student will get an overall view and understanding of how the
key figures of the propulsion plant are to be determined.
Furthermore, the technical and economical advantages and
disadvantages of different systems will be discussed as well as
operational issues such as availability and maintenance.
sPeci ali sati oN 2: Port aNd fai rway desi gN
(3 ec s)
A port has developed from an existing topographical,
morphological, environmental setting, influenced by social and
political elements. Basics of meteorology and water movements
are described and the way to interpret and estimate these
parameters. Also other environmental parameters affecting the
port operation will be discussed. The course should be
considered to advance students to tools and techniques related
to the design, planning and operation of ports.
thesi s (21 ec s)
Research
In preparation of the thesis, a course on research methodology
will be provided during the Master program.
The objectives of this course are to make student aware of the
basics of learning and make them aware of their own skills
development. Students will be familiarised with research skills
that are necessary to sharply define and scope a problem,
define a research strategy and determine the feasibility of their
project. The research courses also serve to start a process
where students are actively collecting ideas and background
information on a subject of their interests, which eventually
result in their thesis subject.
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Master Thesis Project
The thesis is the so-called Master piece of the Master Shipping
and Transport program. During four to six months of the thesis
period, every course participant is required to conduct
research and write a thesis, preferably within the context of a
relevant management problem inside a company. Students are
responsible for defining their own projects and determine and
negotiate a sponsor company for the thesis.
The thesis can never be solely a practical or theoretical piece of
work. The thesis must have two elements: knowledge (theory)
and practice (application). Participants are stimulated to find a
thesis project in their home country and/or with the company
they are working for. The final report has to be submitted; this
document forms the basis of the thesis defence and final
evaluation.
Thesis defence
The student has to prepare a presentation of the thesis work.
The report and presentation and the oral examination will form
the basis, together with the results of the course tests, for the
graduation. Only course participants with positive results will
be allowed to take the final examination.
di PloMa sUPPleMeNt
After a period of 16 to 18 months the Master Shipping and
Transport program will be concluded with a graduation
ceremony. Graduates receive a diploma, certifying that he or
she has successfully completed the Master Shipping and
Transport program. In addition, a separate diploma supplement
will be issued with information on the contents of the Master
program and the qualifications gained by the graduate as a
result of this program. This will facilitate international
recognition of qualifications gained through the Master
program.
I have encountered some cultural and
emotional challenges that, I believe, have
shaped my life to another level. As a Freight
Forwarder who is in the business world of
different nationalities, I will apply this to my
advantage. Student Master Shipping and
Transport in Gwangyang, Korea.
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The Netherlands:
in the maritime heart of Europe
For tourists the Netherlands are famous for its
windmills and tulip fields.
For business people, the Netherlands are particularly famous
for its maritime and logistics cluster. Due to its favourable
geographical position at one of the main river deltas of Europe,
the Netherlands has developed its main sea and airports into
one of the worlds largest international transportation gateways.
In total more than 3 million people work directly in the
European Maritime sector and generate a turnover of about
200 billion with a value added totalling about 90 billion
representing more than 1% of the EUs Gross Domestic
Product (GDP).
the dUtch Mari ti Me clUster
The Netherlands has a proud maritime history. At present the
Dutch Maritime Cluster consists of a flourishing merchant
marine and a number of world leading subsectors such as
specialised shipbuilding, dredging, offshore, ports and logis-
tics, inland waterways and yachting. The Dutch Maritime
Cluster contributes 2.6% to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
The 12,000 companies employ directly 190,000 persons with a
turnover of 25 billion and value added of 13 billion. The
Netherlands are home to a number of worldwide renowned
knowledge, research and education institutions that create a
rich climate for innovation. Therefore the Netherlands is often
called Maritime Valley of Europe.
Participants of the Master Shipping and Transport program will
benefit from this expertise through guest lecturers from leading
industries and through excursions and other informal
gatherings, seminars and via a Master Thesis project.
Port of rotterdaM
The Netherlands is home to Europes main transport gateways:
Port of Rotterdam and Schiphol Airport. Being in the centre of
trade and transport, the Netherlands has developed into one of
the worlds most prosperous countries. Rotterdam is the
maritime metropolis. Most of the leading maritime companies
With an ambience of diverse cultures, lifestyles and
activities, Rotterdam emerges as a very vibrant world class
port city owing to the strong maritime background.
Student Master Shipping and Transport, Rotterdam.
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can be found in and around the city of Rotterdam. Rotterdam
was founded more than 750 years ago and has been involved in
trade and shipping ever since.
The strategic location within Europe, the open and fast
connection with the sea, the very deep access channel and the
perfect hinterland connections; these are just some of the main
strengths of the port of Rotterdam. The port is the gateway to a
European market of 450 million consumers. More than 500
scheduled services link Rotterdam with over 1,000 ports
worldwide. Throughput in 2008 peaked to 420 million tonnes
and almost 11 million TEUs.
The largest ocean-going vessels have unrestricted access
around the clock, seven days a week. The port has a maximum
depth of 24 meters (75 feet) and Rotterdam has no locks. The
many maritime service providers guarantee rapid turnaround
times. The European market is easily accessible from Rotterdam
via five competing modalities: road, rail, inland shipping,
coastal shipping and pipeline.
The port and industrial area stretches over a length of
40 kilometres and covers 10,000 hectares. Companies can find
all imaginable facilities here for cargo handling, distribution
and industry. A lot of auxiliary services are also on hand.
Rotterdam is, for example, Europes cheapest bunker port.
Due to the size of the operations, the port offers significant
advantages of scale.
The port of Rotterdam is investing heavily to expand and
improve its service offerings. The most high-profile project is
the construction of Maasvlakte 2, a new port and industrial
zone in the North Sea, providing 1,000 hectares of industrial
sites with direct access to deep waters.
Knowledge institutions such as the Erasmus University, the
Netherlands Maritime University and Shipping and Transport
College are important drivers for innovation in the port of
Rotterdam. Education and training of students and
professionals provide a highly skilled and service oriented
workforce. From the early days of port expansion, STC-Group
has been engaged in providing well-educated and
professionally trained people to the maritime cluster.
The Dutch have a long
maritime history and are world
famous for their knowledge on
logistics, port management
and waterworks.
Mr. Hietbrink, Chairman
STC-Group.
Almost every person in Rotterdam can speak
English, so communication is not at all a
problem. Student Master Shipping and
Transport, Rotterdam.
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Admission conditions
The Master Shipping and Transport program offers a solid and
challenging program aimed at international course participants
from a wide variety of educational backgrounds and profes-
sions. The course participants should have demonstrated to be
talented and willing to work very hard and show the ambition
to reach the top-echelon in the maritime business world.
The ideal profile of an applicant fulfils the following admission
requirements:
1. A Bachelor degree in a relevant subject and two years job
experience.
Or
2. A Bachelor degree and two years job experience in a
relevant field.
Demonstrated proficiency in the English language is required.
All course participants must be able to read with ease, follow
lectures and express their thoughts in fluent written and spoken
English.
Candidates are expected to submit:
Application Form; can be downloaded from www.stc-nmu.eu.
See column on the right side of every page on this website.
Curriculum Vitae.
Certificate of Bachelor education program.
Transcript of Academic Record/Grade overview in English
or GMAT Record >500.
Study motivation Letter.
Letter of Recommendation from current employer.
English Language test result:
TOEFL > 550 Paper based
> 213 Computer based
> 79 Internet based
IELTS > 6.5
TOEIC > 800
Refer to www.ets.org, www.toefl.org or www.ielts.org for test
centres in your area. Note that Netherlands Maritime University
has a TOEFL code, which means that you can send your test result
electronically to our admission centre. The TOEFL-code is 3617.
Upon advice of the admission committee and under the
condition that students have at least a Bachelors degree,
students may be requested to solve their deficiencies through
preparation courses provided by STC-Group. STC-Group
organises two preparation courses in advance of the Master
Shipping and Transport program: English language skills and
Basics in Shipping, Transport and Forwarding.
aPPli cati oN ProcedUre
The Master Shipping and Transport starts twice per year:
Every September in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
Every March in Gwangyang, Korea.
Please refer to the Latest News sections on our websites
www.stc-nmu.eu or www.stc-korea.kr for the exact start dates.
Submitted documents can be sent by post or e-mail to:
Netherland Maritime University
P.O. Box 63140
3002 JC Rotterdam
The Netherlands
Tel. +31 10 448 6060
Fax +31 10 448 6061
E-mail info@stc-nmu.eu
Web www.stc-nmu.eu
In general the application deadline is two months before the
start of the course. Exact data are announced on our website.
On the basis of the admission documents, a preselection will be
made. Selected candidates will be invited for an intake inter-
view by phone, Skype or face-to-face. The interview will take
about one hour. In the interview we will:
review your documents; touch upon your education
qualification and job experiences;
assess your English language skills;
study motivation.
Furthermore you are requested to write a paper (max. 2 A4)
on a maritime, port or shipping subject which is input for
discussion during the intake interview.
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tUi ti oN fee
The tuition fee of the program is 15,000. The fee includes
excursions, field trips and participation in the international
exchange program Rotterdam-Gwangyang. It excludes costs
such as travel, housing, living, immigration and insurance.
The average costs are:
Furnished housing 400 per month, including gas,
electricity and water
Living costs 300 - 450 per month
Insurance 39 per month
Immigration 438
fUNdi Ng yoUr Master stUdy
The investment in your Master Shipping and Transport degree is
quite substantial, not only in direct out of pockets for the tuition
fee and the travel and lodging costs, but also because of the
opportunity costs of being one year without a job and its income.
Participants may want to pay the tuition fee themselves, by their
employer or apply for a scholarship. Many companies are
willing to support their employees as part of their management
development programs. Course participants are strongly
advised to explore the possibilities within their company or
organisation first, before they attempt to obtain awards and
scholarships.
NUffic aNd Neso ProMoti oN acti vi ti es
stUdy i N hollaNd
Nuffic is the Netherlands Organisation for International
Cooperation in Higher Education. It has several offices
- Netherlands Education Support Offices (NESO) - in other parts
of the world: China, Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam, Indonesia, Russia,
Mexico and Brazil.
Their main tasks are the generic promotion of Dutch higher
education and the enhancement of cooperation between higher
education institutions in the Netherlands and institutions in the
NESO regions. The offices also serve as a channel for
information and provide support and liaison for the academic
communities of the Netherlands and of the country they are
situated in. They provide information and guidance regarding
the choice of an international course or program of education
or training. Visit www.nuffic.nl.
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scholarshi Ps
National Fellowships
There are various opportunities for foreign students to obtain a
scholarship via the Dutch Government. The information can be
found on the websites: www.nuffic.nl and www.grantfinder.nl.
Every type of scholarship has its own requirement for
eligibility. Therefore read the rules and regulations very well in
advance of application. A few examples are:
HSP Huygens Program; open to excellent students from all
countries of the world.
Netherlands Fellowship Program (NFP); fellowship program
designed to foster capacity building within organisations in
57 developing countries to mid-career staff members.
International Fellowships
Ford-IFP; The Ford Foundation International Fellowships
Program; www.fordifp.net.
Taiwan; Y.C. Lo Scholarship Program Taiwan.
Indonesia; StuNed Scholarship Program.
China program/Orange Tulip Scholarship (OTS).
Korea; Orange Tulip Scholarship (OTS).
Furthermore there are several interna-
tional organisations that provide
scholarships for students from
(developing) countries. For more links
to these institutes, check website
www.stc-nmu.eu tab Students
support and look for Scholarships
and Funding. We also recommend you
to explore other scholarship
opportunities via Maritime Branch
Organisations, Companies and Rotary Foundations, etc.
Loan tuition fees for EU/EEA residences
EU/EEA students can apply for a loan to pay their tuition fees
from Dutch Government. This loan is known as loan tuition
fees (in Dutch: collegegeldkrediet) and is paid on a monthly
basis. You repay the sum you borrowed after your studies.
Students from EU/EEA countries and Switzerland who are
under the age of 30 and follow full-time studies at an institute
of higher education can apply for loan tuition fees of five times
the sum of legal tuition fees, which is in total around 8,000.
Find more information on www.ib-groep.nl/international
visitors/EU/EEA students.
stUdyi Ng i N the NetherlaNds
Housing
For more than 15 years, the STC-Group arranges housing
facilities for international students. These apartments are on
walking distance of our institute and near the city centre of
Rotterdam. Also connection to bus, tram and metro are on
walking distances. Computer facility with (wireless) Internet
connection is available in those apartments. As STC-Group
rents those apartments for (foreign) students only, it is not
allowed to have family members stayed in those apartments
permanently. If students want to bring their family for the
duration of the study, the students are responsible to find an
apartment themselves. Of course it is allowed to have family
members over for a short stay. Rules and regulations are
obtained upon arrival and start of the study. Student
counselling and support
upon housing and living
matters are available
24 hours per day.
The apartment is very comfortable
and cosy. I have everything I need
here. Its safe, clean and a quiet
neighbourhood. Student Master
Shipping and Transport, Rotterdam.
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Immigration requirements
To enter the Netherlands for study purposes, inhabitants from
most countries need a visa. It must be applied for well in
advance.
If you will be staying for longer than three months, you need an
authorisation for temporary stay (Machtiging tot Voorlopig
Verblijf or MVV). This requirement does not apply to citizens of
the EU/EEA, the USA, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Japan,
Switzerland or Monaco. The regular application procedure for
an MVV may take two to three months. NMU will apply for an
MVV on your behalf using a fast-track procedure. The adminis-
tration fee for an MVV is 250.
Upon arrival in the Netherlands, all foreigners must register
with the municipality of Rotterdam. NMU will apply for your
residence permit (VVR) which is valid for the duration of one
year. Throughout the whole application procedure NMU will
assist you in arranging your stay with local authorities.
Insurance
Dutch law requires everyone living in the Netherlands to be
covered by health insurance. NMU will apply on your behalf for
a health insurance certificate which is valid for one year and
covers medical expenses, travel accidents, additional costs and
emergency assistance, liability and personal possessions.
A medical practitioner is available on walking distance of the
NMU-building.
Everything is provided here. I live close to my course
mates, which allows asking questions or working
together in group assignments. Student Master Shipping
and Transport, Rotterdam.
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Part-time program
The Netherlands Maritime University also provides the Master
Shipping and Transport as part-time program in Rotterdam.
The part-time program is identical in content and form to the
full-time program, except that the requirements must be met
within a period of two and a half consecutive years, instead of
one and a half year.
The degree, the education and the faculty are the same as you
would experience in our full-time program. The only difference
is that the part-time programs schedule is tailored for working
professionals who want to keep their day jobs and are seeking
further education in the field of port, shipping and transport
management. The classes of the part-time program are
conducted twice per week in the evening hours.
More than in the full-time study, where more focus is on group
work, the part-time program requires more self-study and
individual assignments.
More information on the part-time program can be obtained at
the Administration Office of which the contact details can be
found on the backside of this brochure.
Degree
Master
Program Duration
Two and a half years
Credits
81 ECTS
Curriculum
60 ECTS
Thesis assignment
21 ECTS
Tuition fee
15,000 (all participants)
Language of Instruction
English
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Master Shipping and Transport in Korea
The Netherlands Maritime University also provides the Master
Shipping and Transport program in Gwangyang, Korea, with the
same course content and the same lecturers. The program is
hosted by STC-Korea, which is a branch office of the STC-Group.
STC-Korea is officially certified and designated as Foreign
Education Institute according to Article V of Special Act on
Establishment and Management of Foreign Educational Institute
in Free Economic Zone and Jeju Free International City. The
accreditation has been signed by the Minister of the Ministry of
Education, Science and Technology.
STC-Korea is funded in close cooperation with:
The Gwangyang City Government.
The Jeollanam-do Province.
The Gwangyang Free Economic Zone Authority.
The Korea Container Terminal Authority.
Gwangyang City is the nations second busiest port. Launching
the University will boost the regional economy and develop
relations between Korea and the Netherlands in terms of invest-
ment and trade. The University will boost the port city and the
creation of an infrastructure to accommodate globalisation,
because it has profitable know-how such as harbour construc-
tion, logistics innovation, legal systems and financial policies in
addition to educational benefits. The branch campus is built in
the marine centre in the city, which is a free economic zone and
as such a visa-free city.
The demand for this Master course and other management
courses in Korea has been clearly expressed by many Korean
government bodies, research and training institutes, industry
associations, as well as many companies active in shipping,
transport, logistics and port operations.
The specific knowledge and experience on shipping and
transport in different parts of the world will be made available
to NMU and the Master Shipping and Transport, by exchanging
training materials, readers, cases, thesis reports and (guest)
lecturers between NMU and STC-Korea.
Next to the Master Shipping and Transport program, STC-Korea
provides (short) courses for professionals already working in
the port and logistics business; (Transportation) English,
Shipping Management, Freight Forwarding, Supply Chain
Management and ISPS port security courses.
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STC-Korea is officially
certified and designated
as Vocational Capability
Development Training
Facility according to the
Article 28 1 of Acts on
Workers Vocational
Capability Development
and Article 12 2 of
Implementation Decree
on Workers Vocational Capability Development in Republic of
Korea. The accreditation has been signed by the Director of
Yeosu Branch Office of Gwangju Regional Office of Ministry of
Labour under Registration Number Yeosu 2007-02.
iNterNati oNal exchaNge PrograM
The Master Shipping and Transport will be running in
Gwangyang, Korea and Rotterdam, the Netherlands
simultaneously. Contents of curriculum and courses are
the same, thereby offering an ideal opportunity for an
International Exchange Program for students and lecturers.
For more information contact:
Administration Office
The Netherlands Shipping and Transport College Korea
5th Floor, World Marine Centre 1390 Hwanggil-dong
Gwangyang, Chonnam
Korea
Tel. +82-(0)61-7976700
Fax +82-(0)61-7976703
E-mail korea@stc-nmu.eu
Web www.stc-korea.kr
The International
exchange Program is a
strong point of this
international school and
best practical asset of the
program. Mr. Kim, Korea,
Student Master Shipping
and Transport, Gwangyang,
Korea.
One of the main objectives to visit a new place is
to know the people who are living there, their
food and drinks, behaviour, cultures and
thoughts. Also in that sense our exchange
program was a successful event. Student Master
Shipping and Transport, at Gwangyang, Korea.
Colophon
editor: stc-groUP
graPhic desigN: 2d-sigN, rotterdaM
PriNt: PlaNtijNcasParie caPelle a/d ijssel
editioN: March 2009
Netherlands Maritime University is supported by:
MaersK li Ne - MaersK shi P MaNageMeNt - dhl exel sUPPly chai N - vrooN b. v. - broere shi PPi Ng
NetherlaNds shi PMasters associ ati oN - NaUti lUs NetherlaNds - dUtch Pi lots corPorati oN
iNforMati oN
For more information, please contact
Netherlands Maritime University
Lloydstraat 300
3024 EA Rotterdam
The Netherlands
Administration Office
Tel. + 31 10 448 6060
Fax + 31 10 448 6061
E-mail info@stc-nmu.eu
www.stc-nmu.eu