Faculty: Logistics The Maritime and Port Management major focuses on the planning, operation, and optimization of maritime transportation and port facilities. Students gain skills in maritime logistics, port operations, supply chain management, maritime law, and environmental sustainability, preparing for careers in maritime transportation, port management, logistics, and related fields. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand the principles of maritime and port management. - Develop skills in maritime logistics and port operations. - Learn supply chain management in the maritime sector. - Explore maritime law and regulations. - Analyze environmental sustainability in maritime and port management. - Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. - Gain practical experience through projects and internships. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Maritime and Port Management** - Overview of maritime and port management principles, history, and industry trends. 2. **Maritime Logistics** - Fundamentals of managing maritime transportation and logistics operations. 3. **Port Operations** - Principles of managing port facilities, including terminal operations, cargo handling, and vessel management. 4. **Supply Chain Management in Maritime Sector** - Techniques for managing supply chains specific to the maritime industry. 5. **Maritime Law and Regulations** - Understanding maritime laws, international conventions, and regulatory compliance. 6. **Maritime Safety and Security** - Methods for ensuring safety and security in maritime operations and port facilities. 7. **Environmental Sustainability in Maritime and Port Management** - Strategies for implementing sustainable practices in maritime and port operations. 8. **Maritime Economics and Finance** - Understanding the economic and financial aspects of maritime transportation and port management. 9. **Maritime Technology and Innovation** - Exploration of emerging technologies and innovations in the maritime industry. 10. **Project Management in Maritime and Port Operations** - Principles of managing maritime and port projects, including planning, execution, and control. 11. **Portfolio Development** - Creating a professional portfolio showcasing maritime and port management skills. 12. **Internship/Practicum** - Real-world experiences in maritime transportation companies, port authorities, logistics firms, or maritime consulting companies. 13. **Capstone Project** - Comprehensive project applying maritime and port management skills, such as developing a port operations plan, conducting a maritime logistics analysis, or implementing a sustainability initiative. **Assessment Methods:** - Maritime and port management principles analyses - Maritime logistics projects - Port operations projects - Supply chain management in maritime sector projects - Maritime law and regulations projects - Maritime safety and security projects - Environmental sustainability in maritime and port management projects - Maritime economics and finance projects - Maritime technology and innovation projects - Project management in maritime and port operations projects - Portfolio development projects - Internship/practicum reports - Capstone projects and presentations **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Introduction to Maritime and Port Management" - "Maritime Logistics" - "Port Operations" - "Supply Chain Management in Maritime Sector" - "Maritime Law and Regulations" - "Maritime Safety and Security" - "Environmental Sustainability in Maritime and Port Management" - "Maritime Economics and Finance" - "Maritime Technology and Innovation" - "Project Management in Maritime and Port Operations" - "Portfolio Development" **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of transportation principles, economics, and an interest in maritime and port management. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree in Maritime and Port Management. **Certification:** Graduates may pursue certifications such as: - Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD) - Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) - Certified Port Executive (CPE) - Certifications in specific maritime and port management software **Target Audience:** Aspiring maritime managers, port operators, logistics specialists, and professionals seeking careers in maritime transportation companies, port authorities, logistics firms, maritime consulting companies, and related fields. This major equips students with the managerial, analytical, and technical skills needed to excel in maritime and port management, supporting careers in various roles within maritime transportation companies, port authorities, logistics firms, maritime consulting companies, and related fields.