Welcome!
Welcome to the Netherlands Maritime University
The shipping and transport industry is a challenging environment. It is one of the few industries that is truly worldwide in geographical scope and in the nature of the business. Globalisations of trade and economies have led to a situation where multinationals have taken on global sourcing and marketing strategies. Logically the ports and shipping companies play an important function to enable smooth and efficient transportation, connecting manufacturers and consumers around the world.
The recent downturn of the economy definitely has had an impact on the shipping and transport industry, showing once again the necessity of skilled professionals that understand the business and can guide their companies through the turbulent waves of the shipping industry. As a result of this, jobs for maritime professionals are ever more difficult to fulfil.
In answer to fulfil the need for maritime professionals, STC-Group established the Netherlands Maritime University (NMU) in 2007. If you consider yourself to be a maritime professional, Netherlands Maritime University offers you a dedicated management program with the Master program ‘Shipping and Transport’. NMU provides this program at two locations in the world: in Rotterdam, the Netherlands and at its branch school STC-Korea in Gwangyang, Korea.
This study will provide you the excellent opportunity to improve your maritime knowledge and understanding as well as to strengthen your managerial skills. You are encouraged to share your views on the dynamic world of shipping with us and with your fellow students from all over the world. Once finished our Master program, you will be a skilled and knowledgeable professional, excellently equipped to fulfil a higher management position within shipping and transport industry.
NMU offers both part-time and full-time Master degree programs. We trust this brochure will provide you the information you need to get a clear view on the curriculum and how it can contribute to your personal ambitions. The brochure also explains all matters that you should know to prepare for starting your studies in either Rotterdam or Gwangyang.
In case you need more information, we are more than pleased to inform you.
We look forward to meeting you.
Master Shipping and Transport: Full speed ahead … with your career!
Erik Hietbrink MSc
Chairman Board of Directors STC-Group