Study programme title in Est.

Mereveonduse ja sadamatöö korraldamine

Study programme title in Engl.

Port and Shipping Management

TalTech study programme code

VDSR25

MER study programme code

258617

Study programme version code

VDSR25/25

Faculty / college

V - Estonian Maritime Academy

Head of study programme/study programme manager

Tõnis Hunt

Language of instruction

Estonian

Study level

Applied higher education study

ECTS credits

180

Self-paid study programme

no

Nominal study period

6 semesters

Study programme group

Transport Services

Broad area of study

Services

Study field

Transport services

Curriculum group

Transport services

Access conditions

Study programme aims and objectives

The aim of this programme is to prepare specialists and middle-level Show more...
managers in port and shipping management on applied higher educational level for working in public and private sector, by providing them necessary general and technical knowledge, skills for individual and teamwork in multicultural working environment, and professional preparation and competencies. Additionally, to create the foundation in continuing studies on master's level, obtaining professional degree, and lifelong learning.

Learning outcomes of the study programme

The graduate:
- has a systematic overview of the concept of maritime transport, the basic concepts, theoretical principles and research methods in the field; Show more...

- takes into account in his/her activities the objectives of sustainable development at both individual and company level;
- is familiar with the current problems in the field and with the possibilities for applying modern solutions, and recognises the interdisciplinary links in the field;
- has an in-depth knowledge of the mechanisms of fleet management, port management and the operation of maritime transport brokerage activities, including chartering, agenting and forwarding;
- be able to work both independently and as part of a team in a multicultural environment, and be able to communicate in the professional Estonian and English languages, with the necessary knowledge of information and communication technologies;
- understands the basics of the functioning of the organisation, the state and society, the basic concepts of economics, understands how the economy works and is able to assess his/her own suitability as an entrepreneur;
- knows how to carry out independent research and can use appropriate research methods and tools, creativity and can critically evaluate inputs and outputs;
- is able to assess his/her own and his/her team's needs for continuing professional development and is motivated to pursue further professional development.

Graduation requirements

Completion of the curriculum in the required amount, and the Show more...
successful defence of the graduation paper in conformity with the requirements set by the TalTech Senate; In order to obtain Cum Laude diploma the graduation paper must be defended for the grade "5" and the weighted average grade must be at least 4,60, where all grades from diploma supplement are taken into account.

Degrees conferred

Bachelor of Science in Engineering