Overview

What you will study

What do you do when you want to ship something overseas? You call a shipping company, right? Then, before you know it, your goods are on their way to a foreign destination. Easy, right? The truth is, in between your call and the moment your goods are delivered, there are hundreds of people, all doing different jobs that are vital to the shipping industry.

If you'd like to learn more about this crucial component of commerce and trade, this Introduction to Shipping course offered by Concordia University Montréal is the course for you. In it, you'll get a solid overview of the economic and global context in which shipping takes place, the importance of geographic factors, and the various types of shipping activity.

Programme Structure

The program focuses on:

Learn about international trade and the need for shipping;

Familiarize yourself with geography and trade routes;

Gain knowledge of the dry bulk, liquid bulk and container trades;

Understand ship registration, flag states and coastal states;

Appreciate the need for sustainability in shipping.

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 3 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Language

English

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Montréal, Canada

Disciplines

Supply Chain Management & Logistics View 3 other Short Courses in Supply Chain Management & Logistics in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Anyone who wants an introduction to the world of shipping.

Anyone who wants to start a career in shipping.

Import/Export workers who want to broaden their understanding of shipping.

Manufacturers or business people who need to ship their goods overseas and want to better understand the business.

Anyone fascinated by commercial marine transportation.

Tuition Fees

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