Master's in Maritime Logistics

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Master's in Maritime Logistics

Connecting oceans, propelling the world.

Maritime Logistics deals with the efficient and integrated management of transportation, distribution, and storage operations of goods by sea.

This is an area that involves the coordination of multiple stakeholders, including shipowners, port agents, customs authorities, carriers, and other parties, to ensure the efficient and safe transportation of cargo.

The Master's in Maritime Logistics is your opportunity to actively participate in the development of the global economy

Why this Master's?

  • Joint educational offering from NOVA FCT and the Portuguese Naval School;
  • Internationally oriented Master's program;
  • Opportunity for the reskilling/upskilling of professionals in the maritime-port industry;
  • Focus on a set of technical skills in Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Technology, and Management, as well as soft skills such as interpersonal abilities, critical thinking, and proactive approach;
  • The maritime-port industry has experienced notable growth in recent years. This results in high demand for qualified professionals in this sector, such as those with the so-called "Blue Skills," which this Master's also provides.

Applications 2024/25

1st Phase: Feb 12th to Mar 22nd, 2024

2nd Phase: Jun 3rd to Jul 17th, 2024

Available Spots: 35

Duration: 1 year

Format: In-Person and post-work hours

Language: English

DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS?

Course Coordinator: Radu Godina, mlm.coordenador@fct.unl.pt

Academic divison: mestrados@fct.unl.pt

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Program

The Master's in Maritime Logistics builds upon the excellent teaching and research conducted at the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering and the UNIDEMI Research Centre of NOVA FCT, as well as the prestigious institution that is the Naval School of the Portuguese Navy.

The faculty associated with this Master's program conduct research in cutting-edge areas within the domain of maritime logistics, leadership, port management, operations management, technologies, among others.

Curriculum

For whom

Professionals with at least 5 years of experience in the job market, aiming to acquire new skills in the field of maritime logistics, or to requalify their skills in these domains, and who simultaneously meet one of the following conditions:

  • Holders of a bachelor's degree or equivalent (recognized by the scientific council of NOVA FCT in the case of international degrees) in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Economics, Business Management, Naval Administration, or Geography;
  • Holders of a professional, educational, or scientific curriculum recognized as demonstrating the ability to undertake this master's program.

Career opportunities

  • Integrated Logistics Management;
  • Maritime Supply Chain;
  • Port Management;
  • Management and Operationalization of Maritime Transport.

Partnerships

The Master's in Maritime Logistics is a joint academic program offered by NOVA FCT and the Naval School, created in close partnership with the business community, sponsored and partnered with renowned companies in the maritime-port industry, both nationally and internationally.

About the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering

The Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering (DEMI) is a permanent organic unit of NOVA FCT, dedicated to teaching, fundamental and applied scientific research, and the provision of services in the fields of Industrial Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.

More info

 

Esta formação está integrada no programa do Plano de Recuperação e Resiliência (recuperarportugal.gov.pt).