The MSc/MA Professional Practice (Maritime) is a flexible postgraduate programme designed for seafarers and shore based maritime professionals who are looking to use their industry qualifications such as the Class 1 Certificate of Competence towards a masters degree. It has been developed especially to allow you to integrate your existing qualifications and professional experience with academic learning while you work.

Using Middlesex’s innovative work based approach to learning you can tailored your programme to fit around your current role, and study without having to come to campus. Unlike other distance learning course, you don’t even need access to the internet as materials can be supplied by CD and contact with tutors can be by phone as well as email.

The Marine Society handles all of the administration on your behalf, leaving you free to complete your studies. Additionally, the Marine Society provides financial support for UK domiciled students.

Benefits:
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Use your existing qualifications towards a masters
The course dovetails with your current role, reducing study time
Its is possible to complete in as little as 8 months
No internet access required

Entry Requirements

To join this masters programmed you should normally have held a Class 1 Certificate of Competency for three years or hold an equivalent qualification in a related subject, and be working in the maritime sector.

If you have been working in a management role within the maritime sector for five or more years but don’t hold a Class 1 Certificate of Competency it may be possible to join the programmed by taking an additional Review of Learning module.

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Middlesex University has over thirty years of experience in delivering MBA programmes, and a key emphasis of the distance learning MBA is on practice. The Middlesex MBA programme, delivered 100% by online distance education, prepares you for senior management in the global business environment. It provides a recognised qualification through a challenging and engaging academic progress, encouraging the analysis and application of key management theories in the practical arena of international business and industry.

The two-year part-time course is designed for professionals looking for the advanced business, management and leadership education and skills needed to formalise existing experience and step up to a more senior role. It also enhances professional and personal development whilst preparing for an international career as a business. It is accessible from all over the world and providing internet is available you can access the online portal and engage with subjects, tutors and fellow students.

Special features
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The MBA is ranked in the QS Top 200 Global Business Schools

Within the course you work as a Senior Manager, individually and collaborating with a team of your fellow MBA participants

Each learning group is monitored by a member of teaching staff, who is assigned to maintain a high level of work across the group whilst ensuring focus is on current and realistic issues and challenges which international organisations face

The programme is delivered through myUniHub – the 24-hour learning management system provided by Middlesex University

Distance learning provides the flexibility to work any time, anywhere: home, work or even whilst travelling providing internet is available

Professionally recognised by the Chartered Institute Management (CMI): MBA students qualify for student membership of the body and on completion graduates are guaranteed full CMI membership and professional recognition

Entry Requirements

In order to qualify for eligibility onto the MBA Distance Learning, you should have a second class honours degree or above, or an overseas equivalent qualification; or a graduate level professional qualification of comparable standard . You must have a minimum of two years’ managerial or professional experience in a full-time position.

If you do not hold an honours degree you will be required to demonstrate significantly successful managerial experience* and may be required to complete a GMAT test**. Where English is a second language you may be required to demonstrate a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 or TOEFL score of 575.

Undertaking an MBA requires considerable commitment, not just from a financial perspective but also the time allocation required to complete it.

The nature of a distance learning course requires you to adopt a disciplined and independent approach to your studies, so you will need good time management skills and self-motivation. As part of your assessment you will be expected to interact regularly with your tutors and fellow students.

*Managerial experience means managerial responsibility for people and/or functions and/or technical expertise.

**The GMAT test measures a candidate’s academic potential for advanced management studies and is the standard and uniform predictor of graduate-level performance we use for candidates applying from all over the world from a wide range of undergraduate colleges and universities. We may require you to take this test.

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The Masters of Business Administration in Shipping and Logistics is offered by Middlesex University Business School in conjunction with Lloyd’s Maritime Academy. The programme curriculum has been designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to further your maritime leadership and management career.

Entry Requirements

We consider applications to study the MBA in Shipping & Logistics on their individual merits and circumstances. However as a guide the elements we consider when assessing the suitability of an applicant are:

A Bachelors Degree or an equivalent qualification normally at second class honours or above - or equivalent international academic qualification.

A minimum of two years’ relevant managerial or professional work experience since undergraduate graduation. Managerial experience means having responsibility for people and / or functions and / or relevant technical expertise.

At least two years' experience working in the maritime industry or related sector.

Candidates without an undergraduate honours degree must demonstrate at least five years' senior managerial experience and may be required to submit a GMAT test result of 550 or higher. A full description of your experience is essential to show clearly your successful career path and the contribution you.

English language requirements
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Fluency in spoken and written English is a requirement for entry to the programme. This can be by English being your mother tongue or you have previously successfully completed an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification at a recognised institution where the medium of tuition and assessment was entirely in English (proof must be provided). Where this is not the case, an unconditional offer cannot be given until you provide satisfactory evidence of your English language ability by:

A minimum IELTS score of 6.5 (with minimum 6.0 in all four components). You can take this test in any of the centres in British Council offices overseas. Applications should be made direct to the local office. If no office is available, enquire at the British Consular Offices.

A minimum TOEFL score of 575 (no less than 4.5 in test of written English) or TOEFL iBT of 90 (with no less than 19 in each component).
Or equivalent qualification.

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Perhaps you want to become more effective in your current management role, or engage at a higher level. Maybe you wish to broaden your managerial skill set or explore new areas of specialisation. Possibly you are one of the many professionals, such as geologists, engineers, analysts etc, looking to formalise years of technical industry knowledge and experience, and develop your management knowledge and competence.

Whatever your motivation, the rigorous academic approach, experienced faculty, internationally engaged student peers and proven online learning environment of the Oil & Gas MBA will help you realise your leadership potential and fast-track your career.

Who will you be studying with? Fellow students on the Oil & Gas MBA will include professionals from a diverse range of countries and roles, creating a rich network of knowledge to enhance your learning. Imagine the benefits of learning alongside peers such as:

Executives from governmental and non-governmental energy companies

Industry professionals and managers from upstream to downstream

Professionals from international organisations

Technical specialists moving to a general management position

Professionals from international financial institutions (researchers, analysts) or government organisations (petroleum directorates, ministries of energy, geological surveys, trade bodies)

Entry Requirements

We consider applications to study the Oil & Gas MBA on their individual merits and circumstances. However as a guide the elements we consider when assessing the suitability of an applicant are:

A Bachelors Degree or an equivalent qualification normally at second class honours or above - or equivalent international academic qualification.

A minimum of two years’ relevant managerial or professional work experience since undergraduate graduation. Managerial experience means having responsibility for people and / or functions and / or relevant technical expertise.

At least two years' experience working in the oil and gas industry or related sector.

Candidates without an undergraduate honours degree must demonstrate at least five years' senior managerial experience and may be required to submit a GMAT test result of 550 or higher. A full description of your experience is essential to show clearly your successful career path and the contribution you.

English language requirements
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Fluency in spoken and written English is a requirement for entry to the programme. This can be by English being your mother tongue or you have previously successfully completed an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification at a recognised institution where the medium of tuition and assessment was entirely in English (proof must be provided). Where this is not the case, an unconditional offer cannot be given until you provide satisfactory evidence of your English language ability by:

A minimum IELTS score of 6.5 (with minimum 6.0 in all four components). You can take this test in any of the centres in British Council offices overseas. Applications should be made direct to the local office. If no office is available, enquire at the British Consular Offices.

A minimum TOEFL score of 575 (no less than 4.5 in test of written English) or TOEFL iBT of 90 (with no less than 19 in each component).

Or equivalent qualification.

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The MBA Strategic Management and Leadership aims to develop individuals to lead and manage successfully and ethically at a strategic level across a range of organisations, and to formulate, implement and critically evaluate decisions. It will enable managers to develop leadership and analytical skills to support and influence strategic, tactical and operational aspects of a business, and enable practitioners to understand how the various management functions in a business integrate.

Our MBA is designed for practising managers who want to gain a generalist perspective on management. It has been developed for those wanting to develop their entrepreneurial and consultancy skills to progress in an established company or to set up an independent venture. It is an MBA for those who are serious about practice. We do not ask you to complete a dissertation instead we have a project module worth one third of the course's credits which enhances your entrepreneurship skills or your ability to act as a consultant to your own or another organisation.

Applicants should possess the EdExcel BTEC Extended Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership or, exceptionally demonstrate knowledge and understanding to an equivalent level via other means.

Entry Requirements

Applicants will be expected to have two or more years of relevant business experience, which will include some management responsibility.

Applicants should possess the EdExcel BTEC Extended Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership or, exceptionally demonstrate knowledge and understanding to an equivalent level via other means.

Holders of other graduate-level Level 7 professional qualifications may be considered at the discretion of the Programme Leader, so long as they can demonstrate appropriate equivalence of learning.

Applicants who do not possess either an honours degree or professional qualifications may also considered, again at the discretion of the Programme Leader and so long as they can demonstrate equivalent levels of learning; normally there will be an additional expectation that they can supply a GMAT score of at least 550 points.

We accept the equivalent of the above from a recognised overseas university, to find out more about the requirements from your country, see further information under support in your country.

If you do not hold an honours degree you will be required to demonstrate significantly successful managerial experience* and may be required to complete a GMAT test**. Where English is a second language you may be required to demonstrate a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 or TOEFL score of 575.

*Managerial experience means managerial responsibility for people and/or functions and/or technical expertise.

**The GMAT test measures a candidate’s academic potential for advanced management studies and is the standard and uniform predictor of graduate-level performance we use for candidates applying from all over the world from a wide range of undergraduate colleges and universities. We may require you to take this test.

In addition to having worked within a full-time managerial or professional role for 2 or more years, ideal candidates for the programme should:

Possess proven academic ability
Be motivated to undertake and complete the course
Have language ability, in particular proficiency in the English language
Seek career potential
Benefit from the MBA

English language requirements
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You must have competence in English language and we normally require Grade C GCSE or an equivalent qualification. The most common English Language requirements for international students are IELTS 6.5 (with minimum 6.0 in all four components) or TOEFL internet based 87 (with at least 21 in listening & writing, 22 in speaking and 23 in reading).

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