Course Overview
This course provides an overview of the shipping industry. It aims to briefly review all aspects of shipping, along with the financial part of the industry. During training, students will learn the principles of shipping, and the latest developments across the industry.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
0.5
- Not offered this term
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe the shipping industry and its components.
- Review the different sectors and their role in the Global Market.
- Explain the complex infrastructure of the shipping industry.
- List the latest regulations, constraints, and current challenges.
- Explain the regulatory and Classification control of ships.
- Evaluate the role of the surveyor in various scenarios and survey types.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2024
Related Programs
Introduction to Shipping (MRBU 1050) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Transportation
- Marine Business Essentials
Microcredential Part-time
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