Methods, Problems & Issues in Maritime Policy (20 credits)
Course Schedule
This course runs every Wednesday for 12 weeks from 12.30pm - 2.30pm from 28th September to 14th December 2011.
Course Content
Focusing on the institutional context for maritime policy making, this course introduces students to the study of maritime policy through identification of policy makers and consideration of the major issues that are the subject of policy developments and implementation. Students will gain knowledge of the main policy-making agencies in the maritime field and be aware of the main issues confronting them since 1950. Students will also come to appreciate the influences and constraints affecting the formulation and implementation of policy at national and international level and be able to evaluate the effectiveness of maritime policies in light of their objectives.
Subject areas include:
- World Shipping, Globalisation & Maritime Policy
- Flag State and Regulation
- Seafarers Global Labour Market
- Fisheries Policy
- Port Policy
- Global Governance
- Maritime Policy in Developing/Developed Countries
- Shipping Companies: Corporate Social Responsibility
- Safety, Security and Environment
Course Format
This course is taught in a two hour session once a week for 12 weeks in the Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich, UK. The classes are taught in small groups with students registered on the MA International Maritime Policy and MBA Maritime Management degree programmes.
Basic weekly reading materials are provided electronically to enable students to prepare for the topic of the week.
Assessment Option
This course is equivalent to 20 credits at postgraduate level if the assessment of two 2,000 word essays are successfully completed within the submission deadlines set. Any credits can then be put towards the full MA International Maritime Policy or MBA Maritime Management degrees if the student wishes to continue their studies in the GMI.
The assessment is not compulsory for those wishing to attend the course for leisure.
Fee
The tuition fee for this 12 week course is: £433.33 for UK and EU applicants, £1,038.89 for International applicants. (Note: this was the 2010 fee, the 2011 fees will be published shortly)
Entry Requirements
Applicants are expected to have:
- A good honours degree or equivalent qualification AND/OR
- Relevant personal or professional experience acceptable to the Director
Where English is a second language an IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent is required.
How to Apply
Please complete the online application form. The programme title will be 'Postgraduate Credit Associate Student - Greenwich Maritime Institute' and the programme code is P10291.