Executive MBA in Shipping & Logistics

Copenhagen Business School is recognised as having the only part-time Executive MBA in Shipping and Logistics in the world. The mission of this unique MBA is to give high potential executives in shipping industry an up-to-date insight into modern management theories and their application in the maritime sector.

A unique holistic approach to shipping and logistics

The programme adopts a holistic view of shipping - integrating commercial, technological and financial aspects as well as maritime law and supply-chain management, and leadership challenges - which is unique. Graduates of the programme develop a complete understanding of the challenges in this sector. The programme takes students 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. Four governing themes are evident throughout the programme:

• Leadership challenges
• Globalisation of the world economy
• Implications of information and communication technology development
• Changes in logistics requirements

The CBS MBA in Shipping and Logistics is a modular programme with week-long modules on a regular basis supported by a virtual platform, where individual/group assignments and group discussions enhance the learning process. Teaching takes place in state-of-the-art facilities in Denmark, Germany and the UK.

Content and Structure

• Understanding the industry
  Module 1 aims to give the students a basic understanding of the shipping industry. Focus will be on the role of shipping in the global economy and an introduction to shipping economics.
• Understanding the global environment
  Modules 2 and 3 aims to give the students a background for understanding, how the world economy works. This will include the drivers for globalisation, trade patterns, supply chain management and the logistical implications of this development.
• Focus on maritime issues
  Modules 4 and 5 are devoted to industry specific issues, reflecting the holistic view of the business; they cover maritime law, ship design, and technical operational management, including the important aspect of information and communication technology development.
• Core management issues
  Modules 6, 7 and 8 will focus on central topics of business management, dealing with investment analysis, finance and risk management, organisational theory and company strategy.
• The integrating strategy project
  The last part of the programme is the writing of the thesis, following a three-step process, where each step is concluded by an oral presentation, and the final presentation serves as the oral defense of the ISP/thesis. The aim is to demonstrate an ability to analyse a practical problem in detail, drawing upon all the knowledge from the programme. An introduction to each of the three steps will be given during the last module.

23 August 2013

• A bachelor’s degree from a recognised academic institution or equivalent;
• Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or similar documented qualification;
• Minimum three 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.