International shipping is a crucial industry, essential for transporting goods like coffee and computers. Professional shipping managers make complex decisions that keep the global economy moving. This industry handles the majority of the world's trade, serving as the backbone of global commerce. Our specialized top-up degree builds on your previous academic achievements or work experience, equipping you with the skills needed to thrive in this dynamic, global, and expanding field.Our career-focused degree prepares you to navigate industry complexities by conducting in-depth analyses of the supply chain and logistics sector and examining the latest regulations and governance in ports, shipping, and supply chain management. You’ll delve into a variety of topics affecting this global industry, enhancing your understanding of international shipping and supply chain management through diverse modules.In this program, you'll explore environmental issues, current regulations, and governance while honing essential business and management skills to kickstart your logistics career. Bridge the gap from your prior qualifications or experience and gain the expert knowledge necessary to enter this vibrant industry.Master the essential skills for a thriving career in international shipping. Our programme goes beyond theory, equipping you with hands-on experience in critical thinking, effective communication, and innovative problem-solving, tailored specifically for the dynamic global shipping industry.Take advantage of our International Shipping and Logistics Group’s connections with key commercial and international maritime organizations, such as the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers, The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, and The Nautical Institute.Completion of this top-up programme may lead to masters degrees in a variety of business and finance areas including a Master of Business Administration (MBA) or a MSc International Logistics and Supply Chain Management, MSc Operations and Supply Chain Management, and MSc International Procurement and Supply Chain Management. If you prefer to move straight into your career, this top-up course is a great way to embark on a graduate role in logistics and supply chain management. Open to UK and international students with a business, international logistics and supply chain management level 5 qualification such as a foundation degree or equivalent. Apply today.