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Overview
What you will study
What do you do when you want to ship something overseas? You call a shipping company, right? Then, before you know it, your goods are on their way to a foreign destination. Easy, right? The truth is, in between your call and the moment your goods are delivered, there are hundreds of people, all doing different jobs that are vital to the shipping industry. If you'd like to learn more about this crucial component of commerce and trade, this Introduction to Shipping course offered by Concordia University Montréal is the course for you. In it, you'll get a solid overview of the economic and global context in which shipping takes place, the importance of geographic factors, and the various types of shipping activity.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- Learn about international trade and the need for shipping;
- Familiarize yourself with geography and trade routes;
- Gain knowledge of the dry bulk, liquid bulk and container trades;
- Understand ship registration, flag states and coastal states;
- Appreciate the need for sustainability in shipping.
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 3 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Supply Chain Management & Logistics View 14 other Short Courses in Supply Chain Management & Logistics in CanadaAcademic 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
- Anyone who wants an introduction to the world of shipping.
- Anyone who wants to start a career in shipping.
- Import/Export workers who want to broaden their understanding of shipping.
- Manufacturers or business people who need to ship their goods overseas and want to better understand the business.
- Anyone fascinated by commercial marine transportation.
Tuition Fee
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International
585 CAD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 585 CAD for the full programme during 3 months. -
National
585 CAD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 585 CAD for the full programme during 3 months.
Funding
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