MSc in Shipping

Overview

The MSc in Shipping is a postgraduate programme designed for aspiring shipping professionals and working practitioners who want to advance their careers in the maritime industry. Delivered through a flexible hybrid model, the programme combines rigorous academic training with real-world relevance across the full spectrum of modern shipping — from sustainable operations and supply chain analytics to shipping finance and investment.

The programme is built around three specialist concentrations, allowing you to tailor your studies to your career goals while benefiting from a strong common foundation in maritime economics, operations, finance, and chartering.

Key Features

Duration 3 semesters / 18 months (full-time); up to 12 semesters (part-time)
Credits 90 ECTS
Delivery Hybrid — synchronous lectures attended in-person or online (max 4 online sessions per course); all exams in-person on campus
Language English and Greek
Tuition €5,125 (total)
Intake ~15 students per year
Start Fall semester (September)

Concentrations

1. Sustainable Operations — Focused on ship operations, environmental governance, maritime policy, climate resilience, and sustainable shipping and port practices. Prepares graduates for roles in sustainability management, regulatory compliance, and green shipping initiatives.

2. Supply Chain Management Analytics — Covers logistics and supply chain management, data analytics, optimisation modelling, and freight transport systems. Designed for students aiming for careers in shipping analytics, supply chain design, and operational decision-making.

3. Shipping Investment — Addresses commodities trade, shipping investment analysis, risk management, and data analytics. Aimed at students pursuing careers in shipping finance, investment, and risk advisory.

Programme Coordinator

Prof. Photis Panayides, Professor in Shipping and Maritime Economics
Tel: +357 25002449 · Email: photis.panayides@cut.ac.cy

Programme Structure

The programme consists of core courses common to all students, concentration courses in a chosen specialisation, and a thesis or coursework track in the final semester. An optional summer internship is also available.

Semester 1 — Core and Concentration Foundation (30 ECTS)

Core Courses (22.5 ECTS):

Code         Course ECTS
SHP 501 Maritime Economics 7.5
SHP 502 Shipping Operations Management 7.5
SHP 503 Shipping Finance 7.5

Plus ONE concentration course (7.5 ECTS):

Concentration Code Course ECTS
Sustainable Operations SHP 511 Environmental Social Governance 7.5
Supply Chain Mgmt Analytics SHP 521 Logistics and Supply Chain Management 7.5
Shipping Investment SHP 531 International Commodities Trade 7.5

Semester 2 — Core and Concentration Specialisation (30 ECTS)

Core Course (7.5 ECTS):

Code         Course ECTS
SHP 504 Chartering 7.5

Plus THREE concentration courses (22.5 ECTS):

Concentration 1 — Sustainable Operations

Code         Course ECTS
SHP 512 Maritime Policy 7.5
SHP 513 Climate Risk and Resilience in Shipping 7.5
SHP 514 Sustainable Shipping and Ports 7.5

Concentration 2 — Supply Chain Management Analytics

Code         Course ECTS
SHP 522 Data Analytics in Shipping 7.5
SHP 523 Optimisation for Shipping 7.5
SHP 524 Freight Transport Modelling 7.5

Concentration 3 — Shipping Investment

Code         Course ECTS
SHP 522 Data Analytics in Shipping (shared with Conc. 2) 7.5
SHP 533 Shipping Investment 7.5
SHP 534 Shipping Risk Management 7.5

Summer Period (Optional — 7.5 ECTS)

Code         Course ECTS
PLA 500 Optional Internship 7.5

Semester 3 — Thesis or Electives (30 ECTS)

Students choose one of two tracks:

Option A — Thesis Track

Code         Course ECTS
SHP 580 MSc Thesis 30

Option B — Non-Thesis Track

Code         Course ECTS
SHP 550 Term Project and Report (required) 7.5
3 elective courses 22.5

Elective Courses (7.5 ECTS each):

Code         Course
SHP 540 Port Operations and Management
SHP 541 Blue-Green Growth and Maritime Environmental Management
SHP 542 Maritime Law
SHP 543 Business Analytics in Shipping
SHP 544 Marine Insurance
SHP 545 Strategic Management in Shipping
SHP 830 Topics in Shipping

Courses from other concentrations may also be taken as electives.

Concentration Viability

Each concentration requires a minimum enrolment of 5 students to run. If a chosen concentration does not reach minimum enrolment, students are offered their second-choice concentration, the option to defer to the next intake, or a full tuition refund. Concentration availability is confirmed before the start of the academic year and clearly stated in admission offer letters.