Maritime Business and Management – Bachelor's
The Business and Management in Maritime Economy specialisation programme covers subjects in the field of general management and economics, such as strategic management, innovation management and modern marketing, as well as selected humanities subjects that develop skills useful for future managers. In addition, the programme includes specialist subjects in the field of maritime business, including maritime economics, business projects in the maritime sector and financing maritime activities. Students also gain knowledge on selected maritime economy issues, such as maritime spatial planning and development, maritime resource management and renewable energy sources.
Graduates obtain a competitive education that prepares them for managerial positions in companies in the TSL sector, the offshore industry and the shipbuilding industry. After completing this specialisation, there are also good prospects for developing one's own business in these areas.
- Applicants for bachelor’s degree programmes must hold a secondary school leaving certificate that entitles them to apply for higher education in the country where it was issued.
This may include:- a Polish Matura certificate (or other European equivalent)
another recognised secondary school leaving certificate (or equivalent qualification) entitling the applicant to apply for higher education in their own country
If your certificate was issued outside Poland, it must:
- be legalised or bear an apostille (except for documents issued in EU countries or International Baccalaureate and - European Baccalaureate diplomas);
- be translated into Polish by a sworn translator; and
- if required, be accompanied by a statement* from the Director of NAWA (Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange) confirming that it is recognised for further study in Poland.
A detailed list of countries whose certificates require a NAWA statement is available on the NAWA website:
https://nawa.gov.pl/en/recognition/recognition-for-academic-purposes/applying-for-admission-to-first-long-cycle-studie
- English Language proficiency certificate.
- Principles of Enterpreneuership
- International Forwarding
- Cruise Ship Tourism
- Fishing Industry
- Port Management and Operations
- Business Negotiations
- Interpersonal Communication
The bachelor's degree programme in Maritime Business and Management includes a compulsory internship conducted in accordance with the Framework Internship Programme.
The internship takes place after the fifth semester (and is assessed following the sixth). Students can complete it in the TSL sector, maritime agencies, import–export companies, seaports, or industries related to maritime tourism, fisheries and fish processing.
With a degree in Maritime Business and Management, you’ll be ready to build your career across a wide range of sectors connected to the global maritime sector.
You can work in transport, forwarding and logistics (TSL) companies, maritime agencies, import–export enterprises, seaports, or in industries linked to maritime tourism, fisheries and fish processing.
The practical knowledge and managerial skills you gain will also help you start and run your own business — whether in trade, consulting or logistics — in both domestic and international markets.
You can also take your education further by continuing to our master’s (second-cycle) programme, where you’ll develop advanced leadership and business management skills that open doors to senior positions in the maritime and logistics sectors.
Our graduates build successful careers in:
• ports and port service companies
• shipping and logistics companies
• maritime agencies
• port industry enterprises
• seafarer employment agencies
• insurance and brokerage firms
• fishing and fish processing companies
• maritime consulting firms
