Code

PGN12A

Start

September 2026

Fees

£21,000 (UK/INT)

Duration

1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Entry Requirements

2:2 degree

Why choose an MBA in Shipping and Logistics at Middlesex?

With this course, you'll get the chance to immerse yourself in major topics, such as maritime administration, ship finance, risk management, maritime economics and trade, maritime law, international marketing, logistics and supply chain management, project mastery, and many more.

Professional accreditation: This course has been accredited by the Nautical Institute. The Nautical Institute is a non-governmental organisation (NGO) with consultative status at the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
Strong industry links: The Masters of Business Administration in Shipping and Logistics is offered by Middlesex University Business School in conjunction with Lloyd's Maritime Academy. The course curriculum has been designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to further your maritime leadership and management career.
Flexible learning: Online delivery means you can study without having to travel to attend lectures or seminars. Our state-of-the-art learning portal provides access to online written materials, complimented by audio/visual content, group interaction and networking opportunities.
New pathways: You will acquire academic skills and intellectual habits to continue personal development after completing the MBA, and networking and support opportunities through lifelong alumni membership.
Organisational benefits: An MBA course presents the opportunity to gain value for your organisation through your Business Transformation Project, providing significant research into a relevant business issue.

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About your course

The design and content of this MBA provides an integrated balance of management theories with their underlying practical application in the maritime sector.

The MBA begins with a compulsory two-week induction providing students with the opportunity to access and familiarise themselves with our state-of-the-art online learning portal and other resources available throughout the course. There are some compulsory short exercises during this period to allow introductions to the subject, the faculty and fellow peers.

The course consists of eight intensive core modules delivered online over two years. You'll get the chance to immerse yourself in major topics such as maritime administration, ship finance, risk management, maritime economics and trade, maritime law, formulating business strategy, human resource management, executive leadership, international marketing, brand establishment, logistics and supply chain management, project mastery and innovative practice.

To find out more about this programme, please download the MBA Shipping and Logistics course specification (PDF).

Teaching

How we'll teach you

On this course, all teaching and learning is online. You will meet, work and study with other students and your tutors virtually so you can learn at your own pace, in your own time.

The MBA is the result of exhaustive research and has been developed in conjunction with maritime and logistics industry leaders, shipping executives, well-regarded academics and the next generation of management.

Each module uses a variety of learning tools, combining throughout into a varied and interactive course that offers the perfect synergy between theory and application.

For distance learning courses, you can study from anywhere with an internet connection.

Outside of teaching hours, you’ll learn independently through reading articles and books, working on projects, undertaking research, and preparing for assessments including coursework and presentations.

Our excellent teaching and support teams will help you develop your skills from research and practical skills to critical thinking.

This course has been accredited by the Nautical Institute. The Nautical Institute is a non-governmental organisation (NGO) with consultative status at the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

We'll test your understanding and progress with informal and formal tests.

The informal tests usually take place at least once per module, from which you’ll receive feedback from your tutor. The grades from these tests don’t count towards your final marks.

There are formal assessments for each module, usually at the end, which will count towards your module and your final marks.

To successfully complete this course, you must pass each module and the final Business Transformation Project. Module assessments will incorporate coursework, online discussion participation, examinations and individual and group projects.

The final Business Transformation Project will allow you to analyse a current issue affecting your company or the industry, using real-world data and presenting realistic action points. This project is not only integral to the achievement of course outcomes but will prove invaluable to your company or industry sector.

To help you achieve the best results, we will provide regular feedback.

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Careers

How can the MBA in Shipping and Logistics support your career?

The MBA not only benefits you as an individual, thus enhancing career prospects, it also proves invaluable to employers and their development.

Our postgraduate courses have been recognised for their ability to support your career.

Career paths

Our graduates usually occupy top-management and senior-management level positions in the maritime and logistics industries around the world.

Our employability service Careers and Futures will help you make the most of your experience and connections to achieve your career goals. You'll have unlimited access to one-to-one advice and support from specialists in your sector plus 24/7 online support. You can also make the most of events and networking opportunities, on and off campus.

As an alumni, we offer you lifetime career support so we can help you as your progress.

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We can help you bring your business idea to life with our MDXcelerator programme which includes masterclasses with high-profile entrepreneurs, workshops, mentoring opportunities and competitions to secure seed funding.

Students at Middlesex span 122 countries and you will be part of our thriving global network. After you graduate, you'll join our alumni network. You will get access to:

Lifetime careers support from the Careers and Futures employability service;
Raise your personal profile as one of our featured alumni;
Continued limited usage of the Sheppard Library;
Exclusive MDX alumni networks to connect with your peers.

Entry requirements

Qualifications

For this course, ideally, we are looking for a 2:2 honours degree or above and two or more years of relevant business experience.

A 2:2 honours degree or above and two or more years of relevant business experience in the maritime industry
Graduate-level professional qualifications.

If you have relevant qualifications or work experience, we may be able to count this towards your entry requirements.

Qualifications

We welcome students from the UK, and all over the world. Join students from over 122 countries and discover why so many international students call our campus home:

Quality teaching with top facilities plus flexible online learning
Welcoming north London campus that's only 30 minutes from central London
Work placements and networking with top London employers
Career support to get you where you want to go after university
Global alumni network and connections.

Here are the qualifications relevant for this course:

A 2:2 honours degree or above and two or more years of relevant business experience in the maritime industry
Graduate-level professional qualifications.

If you have relevant qualifications or work experience, we may be able to count this towards your entry requirements.

English language

You'll need good English language skills to study with us. Find out more about our English language requirements. And, don’t worry If you don't meet our minimum English language requirements, as we offer an intensive pre-sessional English course.

Visas

To study with us in the UK, you will need a student route visa.

Apply as early as possible to make sure you get a place. You can submit your application before you receive your final qualification.

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Personal statements

Make sure that you highlight your best qualities in your personal statement that are relevant to this course. Such as your ability to be forward-thinking, creative and collaborative.

Interviews

You won’t be required to attend an interview for this course.

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Fees and funding

The fees below are for the 2026/27 academic year:

UK students¹

Full-time students: £21,000

Part-time students: £140 per taught credit

Part-time students: £70 per dissertation credit

International students²

Full-time students: £21,000

Part-time students: £140 per taught credit

Part-time students: £70 per dissertation credit

The following study tools are included in your fees:

Free access to the resources, learning materials and software you need to succeed on your course;
Free laptop loans for up to 24 hours;
Free specialist software for your course;
Free printing for academic paperwork.

You may be eligible for one of our scholarships including:

The Alumni Postgraduate Award: a 20% fee reduction for UK/EU Middlesex alumni who studied eligible undergraduate courses;
The Chevening Scholarship: full course fees;
The European Academic Awards: £1,000 to £7,000 for students showing academic excellence;
Regional or International Merit Award: up to £2,000 towards course fees.

For international students, we also have a limited number of other awards specific to certain regions, and work in partnership with funding providers in your country to help support you financially with your study.

Find out more about our postgraduate scholarships.

Help from your employer

Your employer can contribute towards the cost of your postgraduate study as part of their staff development programme.

Work while you study

If you are not currently working, we can help you find work that fits around uni and your other commitments. We have hundreds of student jobs on campus that pay the London Living Wage and above.

Fees disclaimers

1. UK fees: The university reserves the right to increase postgraduate tuition fees in line with changes to legislation, regulation and any government guidance or decisions. The tuition fees for part-time UK study are subject to annual review and we reserve the right to increase the fees each academic year by no more than the level of inflation.

2. International fees: Tuition fees are subject to annual review and we reserve the right to increase the fees each academic year by no more than the level of inflation.

Any annual increase in tuition fees as provided for above will be notified to students at the earliest opportunity in advance of the academic year to which any applicable inflationary rise may apply.

Important information

We’ll carefully manage any future changes to courses, or the support and other services available to you, if these are necessary because of things like changes to government health and safety advice, or any changes to the law.

Any decisions will be taken in line with both external advice and the University’s Regulations which include information on this.

Our priority will always be to maintain academic standards and quality so that your learning outcomes are not affected by any adjustments that we may have to make.

At all times we’ll aim to keep you well informed of how we may need to respond to changing circumstances, and about support that we’ll provide to you.