postgraduate courses and research
maritime and marine Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU)... is an industry focused University located in the heart of the city of Liverpool. LJMU is ranked among the world’s top 100 New Universities in the Times Higher Education’s 2012 World University Rankings and is located in one of the most exciting, affordable student cities in the UK. The School of Engineering, Technology and Maritime Operations at LJMU has a long, distinguished history of teaching and applied research. We offer excellent teaching and laboratory facilities, a range of industrially relevant engineering courses, supportive staff and a thriving international student community. The School has approximately 1200 students, employs around 130 staff and all teaching, professional training and knowledge transfer activity is supported by high quality applied research and collaboration with national and international companies. Liverpool John Moores University has been providing training, education and research to the maritime sector since 1892. Based within the School the Liverpool Maritime Academy (LMA) brings together the School’s internationally recognised research in marine and offshore engineering, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, together with the professional maritime training and advanced marine simulation facilities.
the school of engineering technology and maritime operations Post graduate courses MBA Maritime Management
World-leading application orientated research in
MSc Maritime Operations
Formal ship safety assessment Offshore structural assessment Human and organisational Port safety assessment error studies
MSc International Transport, Trade and Logistics
Marine and offshore system design
MSc Port Management
MSc Marine and Offshore Engineering
Navigation & Port studies Offshore safety analysis Simulation studies of marine systems
Simulator based research Security studies Quality modelling Appraisal of marine regulation performance
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post graduate courses Courses are designed to ensure that graduates have the knowledge and understanding to be able to specialise in their chosen field. Our aim is to provide an educational experience which develops engineers and technologists who are capable of applying their knowledge, creativity and innovation skills in a modern, professional engineering environment. Courses are informed by the latest thinking and techniques and supported by application-oriented research. Our graduates are highly sought after by employers, and many occupy senior positions within major UK and international companies.
MBA maritime management The maritime industry is a key component of today’s world economy. In excess of 90% of global cargo movements are undertaken by sea and a complex interaction of business organisations generates a need for professionals who can make a positive strategic contribution. This innovative programme is offered by the Liverpool Maritime Academy (LMA) and uses the long-standing experience of the Liverpool Business School (LBS) in delivering masters programmes at postgraduate level. The LMA brought together LJMU’s education, research and training products into a single package which can be more effectively delivered to the maritime sector. The LMA has developed strong links with the City of London (the world’s leading international financial, maritime and business service centre) through Maritime London and the Lord Mayor’s Office. The strength of the LJMU Maritime brand is reaffirmed through the LMA’s ability to win high value commercial contracts and contracts with UK and international governments and industry bodies such as Maritime London and the Society of Maritime Industries. The programme is delivered in partnership with the LBS who offer an extensive portfolio of undergraduate, postgraduate and research based programmes covering all aspects of business. The LBS has experience of offering MBA programmes for over 20 years supported by external research activity in corporate governance, the banking and finance sectors, the Department of Health, local and regional health authorities and local government authorities in the North West. Topics studied include:
• Managing the International Organisation • Managing Finance and Marketing Awareness • Managing Strategy • Business, Finance and Management in Maritime Operations • Research Methods
With options to study:
• International Transport Systems • Maritime and Trade Law Following completion of the taught part of the programme, students undertake a major individual project which is assessed by dissertation. On completion of the programme, graduates would be expected to seek employment in sectors related to the international maritime and logistics sectors. Potential employment opportunities are in managerial positions within shipping companies and related sectors such as insurance and law, ship broking, international trade and logistics, governmental bodies and with maritime consultancies.
MSc international trade transport and logistics International trade is one of the biggest sectors of the global economy and is taking on even greater importance with the development of new manufacturing economies. Global trends in the field are moving away from the emphasis simply on the transportation element particularly deep sea shipping towards a more integrated system of management and communications, for which there is a need for a new skills base. The programme is structured around a series of taught modules, followed by an individual project. Topics studied include:
• International Trade Logistics • Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management • International Transport Systems • Maritime and Trade Law • Operational Research and Information Technology • Research Methods
MSc marine and offshore engineering This course is designed for both professional seagoing engineers and undergraduate marine engineers. The programme of study maintains the School’s reputation for delivering courses to satisfy the requirements of the marine and maritime sector. Recent, significant increases in marine and offshore engineering research within the School underpin the course. The course takes students from the basics of marine and offshore knowledge to a stage where they can analyse the concepts and develop solutions. Methods of improving efficiency and productivity are discussed together with statutory requirements in the marine and offshore industries. The course is accredited by the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) meeting part of the academic requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Topics studied include:
• Professional Practice • Maritime and Offshore Safety Analysis • Marine Design Engineering • Offshore Engineering • Offshore Structural Analysis • Research Methods With options to study
Following completion of the taught part of the programme, students undertake a major individual project which is assessed by dissertation. On completion of the programme, graduates would be in a position to seek employment in sectors related to the management of the flow of goods and trade on a global scale. Potential employers are logistics companies, transport companies involved with international trade, goods producers and suppliers, governmental bodies and consultants.
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Quality Systems and Six Sigma Safety, Reliability and Risk Management Maritime Law Business, Finance and Management in Maritime Operations Alternative Energy Systems Marine Insurance
Following completion of the taught part of the programme students undertake a major individual project which is assessed by dissertation. On completion of the programme, graduates will be in a position to seek employment in marine engineering and offshore roles. Positions in both small and large companies require a good technical understanding and strong interpersonal skills. This MSc in Marine and Offshore Engineering is widely recognised by employers as meeting these requirements. This also enables graduates to be employed by consultancies and government bodies.
MSc maritime operations
MSc port management
This course has been designed to capture to the changing needs of the third largest global industry and affords exciting career prospects. The programme takes a strategic perspective of the maritime industry. Particular emphasis is placed on the management of ports, shipping operations, maritime law, maritime safety and environmental protection and the skills required by graduates who intend to achieve the highest positions within the industry.
The MSc Port Management has been designed with the help of professional staff in Liverpool, Manchester, Medway and Clyde ports. Successful graduates will be in a position to move into Port management worldwide after studying the management of container and bulk port operations and the personnel issues ensuing from the management of port labour.
The commercial context is an important aspect of the course and students visit or attend seminars by the Port of Liverpool, insurance underwriters (usually in London), P & I Club, the IMO or other professional bodies. Topics studied include:
• Maritime and Trade Law
Ports are part of the international logistics industry and the programme focus is on international trade and the movement of goods. Port customers, the shipping companies, are becoming “Globalised Logistics” operations and expect port management to understand this aspect of their operation. The programme provides a rounded view of the management of ports and port terminals as well as the wider logistics industry with the option to study risk and safety management and the wider aspects of shipping. Specialist speakers from industry, professional bodies and other institutions are invited throughout the year to give an commercial context to the course.
• Business, Finance and Management in Maritime Operations
Topics studied include:
• Research Methods
• International Trade and Logistics
With options to study:
• Research Methods
• Marine Insurance
With options to study
• International Transport Systems
• Maritime and Trade Law
• Port Business and Management Strategy • Operational Research and Information Management Following completion of the taught part of the programme, students undertake a major individual project which is assessed by dissertation. On completion of the programme, graduates will be in a position to seek employment in wide variety of shore-based jobs such as marine surveying consultants for both governmental and commercial classification societies, managerial positions within shipping companies and the marine insurance industry. Ship broking and ship management are also key areas of employment.
• Port Business and Management Strategy
• International Transport Systems, Marine Insurance • Operational Research and Information Management • Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management Following completion of the taught part of the programme, students undertake a major individual project which is assessed by dissertation. On completion of the programme graduates may be expected to seek employment in wide variety of positions from marine underwriters, shipping business analysts, operations assistants and trainee shipbrokers for the management of freight forwarding, port terminal operation management of transport insurance, trainee maritime lawyers and shipping company management.
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Applicants wishing to apply for any of the masters courses listed should have
an honours degree or equivalent professional qualifications or related studies.
Applicants with an unclassified degree or professional qualifications combined with relevant industrial experience may be considered.
Professional qualifications will be considered at the discretion of the programme
team. Typically Master Mariner (Unlimited) CoC/Chief Engineer (Unlimited) CoC or Chief Mate (Unlimited)/ Second Engineer (Unlimited) CoC with at least 12 months of sea service in an on board management position.
Non-UK applicants must provide evidence of competence in English the level
of English language required should be equivalent to 6.0 for IELTS within the 24
months prior to admission to the programme. Applicants who have studied and successfully achieved a UK degree in the previous 24 months are exempt from the requirement.
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research The Liverpool Logistics, Offshore and Marine Research Institute is the research arm of the Liverpool Maritime Academy. It has established itself as a world leading research unit in marine, offshore and transport studies. Today it has 11 full-time academics and over 25 doctoral/postdoctoral researchers working on port operations, maritime logistics, inland navigation and transport safety management. The institute is equipped with the UK’s only 360 degree ship simulator and a wide range of transport modelling and safety decision making software. In the past ten years, the Institute has received more than £2m funding from the EPSRC, EU, HSE and industry to conduct maritime and port research. The industrial application of the work is supported through collaboration with industrial and regulatory organisations including Maersk Line, Peel Group, Shell, ABS Group, UK Health and Safety Executive and Maritime and Coast Guard Agency and by the participation of its members in various research and professional bodies including IMarEST and SaRS. Key research partners include: World Maritime University, Lille University of Technology, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Incheon University and Manchester University. Research areas include:
• Port operations management (channel traffic capacity, automation systems) • Logistics and supply chain management (sustainable logistics, dry ports, short sea shipping and inland navigation) • Risk and safety management and asset management for high risk products and installations. Navigation risk and port security, Container supply chain safety assessment and management and offshore/nuclear/chemical installation safety assessment The Institute also delivers industrial training for the high risk operations in the defence, aerospace, nuclear, offshore and chemical industries. In collaboration with Risktec Solutions Ltd, the Institute has developed an MSc in Risk and Safety Management. ºThe course combines research informed teaching with the practical experience of professional operations management staff in the risk and safety field.
contact for further information Vikas Patra Head Of Maritime Recruitment tel: +44 (0) 151 231 2572 email: maritime@ljmu.ac.uk The School of Engineering,Technology and Maritime Operations (http://www.ljmu.ac.uk/ENG/) at Liverpool John Moores University (www.ljmu.ac.uk)
postgraduate admissions Postgraduate Admissions Tutor Byrom Street Liverpool L3 3AF tel: +44 (0) 151 231 2777 email: engineering@ljmu.ac.uk
Head of Research Byrom Street Liverpool L3 3AF tel: +44 (0) 151 231 2777 email: engineering@ljmu.ac.uk web: www.ljmu.ac.uk
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