Overview

This Maritime Supply Chain programme offered by Netherlands Maritime University prepares professionals to undertake rigorous scholarly investigation within maritime, logistics, and business environments. Students develop advanced research capabilities while examining contemporary challenges affecting transportation, commercial operations, resource movement, organizational performance, and international commerce. The programme emphasizes knowledge creation, intellectual leadership, and evidence-based decision-making through a combination of coursework, supervision, and independent thesis work.

Key Facts

Research is highly interdisciplinary and explores the connections between shipping activities, distribution systems, commercial operations, sustainability initiatives, technological advancement, innovation, governance, and economic development. Candidates strengthen their analytical and academic skills while contributing original insights that influence policy, industry practice, and future developments. Graduates are prepared for roles in higher education, consulting, management, organizational leadership, research institutions, and public or private sector organizations.

Programme Structure

Research areas include:

Environmental Impact of Maritime Activities
Maritime Safety
Maritime Energy Management
Maritime Social and Labour Governance
Sustainable Supply Chain
Halal Supply Chain
Supply Chain Optimization
Supply Chain Simulation
Supply Chain Technology and Innovation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-05-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00

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More details

The main registration is planned on January, May and September. Therefore, prospective students may apply earlier.

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Rotterdam, Netherlands

Disciplines

Supply Chain Management & Logistics

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Master's degree in Business or a related field accepted by NMUC Senate.

Equivalent qualifications accepted by the university.

English language proficiency requirements for non-native English speakers.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

Students who register with NMUC must apply for financial assistance of their choices to ensure secure payment of the tuition fees.

Living costs

Rotterdam

Netherlands

760 - 1265 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.