MSc Maritime Transport - Maritime Postgraduate Studies Institute

Program Overview

The Master of Science Degree in Maritime Transport is a thesis-based postgraduate program designed for students and professionals seeking advanced academic and applied knowledge in maritime transport and related maritime sectors.

The program connects maritime transport, ship operations, ports, logistics, maritime safety, marine environment, maritime law, economics, surveying, and applied research. It prepares graduates to contribute to maritime-sector development through advanced study and research.

Program Facts Box

Item	Details
Degree title	Master of Science Degree in Maritime Transport
Short name	MSc Maritime Transport
Level	Master of Science
Duration	Minimum 2 years / 4 semesters
Total load	48 credit hours
Coursework	24 credit hours
Research component	24 credit hours thesis
Language of study	English
Awarding institution	Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (AASTMT)
Awarding institute	Maritime Postgraduate Studies Institute (MPI)
Campus	Abu Qir Campus, Alexandria, Egypt

Program Aims

The program aims to:

Provide advanced postgraduate education in maritime transport and related fields.
Develop research capabilities in maritime transport, safety, ports, logistics, environment, law, economics, and management.
Prepare graduates able to analyze maritime-sector challenges and propose research-based solutions.
Strengthen the connection between academic research and professional maritime practice.
Support the development of qualified specialists for maritime authorities, ports, shipping companies, logistics organizations, and consultancy bodies.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the program are expected to be able to:

Analyze advanced concepts in maritime transport and related maritime disciplines.
Apply research methods and data analysis to maritime problems.
Evaluate maritime legal, economic, operational, environmental, and safety issues.
Conduct thesis-based research in a specialized maritime field.
Communicate research findings clearly and professionally.
Contribute to maritime-sector improvement through applied academic knowledge.

Who Should Apply?

This program is suitable for graduates and professionals with academic or professional interest in maritime transport, shipping, ports, logistics, maritime safety, marine environment, maritime law, economics, surveying, and related maritime sectors.

Full admission requirements are available under the Admissions section.

Academic Structure

Component	Credit Hours
Core courses	12 CH
Elective courses	12 CH
Thesis I	12 CH
Thesis II	12 CH
Total	48 CH

Curriculum

Core Courses

Code	Course
MPI704	Marine Economy
MPI759	Marine Legal and Regulatory Framework
MPI738	Data Analysis and Processing
MPI705	Research Methodology

Elective Study Areas

Students select elective courses from approved maritime fields, including:

Fleet operation
Maritime safety administration
Port operation management
Cargo handling and multimodal transport
Supply chain and logistics management
Maritime security and risk management
Marine environment and pollution management
Energy efficiency in maritime industry
Hydrographic and geodetic surveying
Naval architecture and stability
Machinery surveying and performance
Marine accident investigation
Maritime business administration
Remote sensing and specialized survey

Research Component

The program includes a 24-credit-hour thesis divided into two stages.

Code	Component	Credit Hours
MPI70R1	Thesis I	12 CH
MPI70R2	Thesis II	12 CH

The thesis allows students to conduct specialized research in a maritime field under academic supervision.

Career Pathways

Graduates may pursue academic, professional, or research roles in:

maritime authorities;
ports and terminals;
shipping companies;
logistics and supply-chain organizations;
maritime safety and security bodies;
environmental and sustainability units;
marine survey organizations;
maritime consultancy;
research and academic institutions.

Accreditation

MSc Maritime Transport is accredited by the Egyptian Supreme Council of Universities and The Central Evaluation and Accreditation Agency (ZEVA), Germany.