Maritime Studies
Study programme title in Est.
Merendus
Study programme title in Engl.
Maritime Studies
TalTech study programme code
VAAM15
MER study programme code
137878
Study programme version code
VAAM15/25
Faculty / college
V - Estonian Maritime Academy
Head of study programme/study programme manager
Anatoli Alop
Language of instruction
Estonian
Study level
Master study
ECTS credits
120
Self-paid study programme
no
Nominal study period
4 semesters
Study programme group
Transport Services
Broad area of study
Services
Study field
Transport services
Curriculum group
Transport services
Access conditions
Bachelor degree or education of corresponding qualification in accordance with admission requirements of TalTech.
Study programme aims and objectives
To enable maritime professionals to acquire in-depth and future-oriented academic and professional knowledge and skills in formulating professional and interdisciplinary problems,
gathering and processing information, finding solutions and making independent decisions working in positions related to the development and management of maritime companies or institutions and/or to continue studies in doctoral studies. Show more...
gathering and processing information, finding solutions and making independent decisions working in positions related to the development and management of maritime companies or institutions and/or to continue studies in doctoral studies. Show more...
Learning outcomes of the study programme
Graduate of the study programme:
- has a systematic, broad-based overview of the functioning and management of the maritime sector (shipping, ports, marine environment);
- is familiar with the theoretical developments in the field of maritime affairs, current problems and application possibilities;
- is able to establish links between different sectors of the maritime sector and apply them in his/her position in a maritime company or institution;
- is able to see, formulate and analyse professional and interdisciplinary problems in the field and offer their solutions by applying appropriate methods in accordance with the available information;
- is able to formulate research goals, make hypotheses, draw conclusions and conduct research in his/her field and in the field of maritime affairs more broadly;
- is able to perform analysis following scientific principles and based on scientific literature;
- is able to critically evaluate his/her activities in solving problems and/or research questions;
- is competent to pass on his knowledge by teaching, instruction or other means;
- has sufficient qualifications to pursue doctoral studies in maritime or related fields. Show more...
- has a systematic, broad-based overview of the functioning and management of the maritime sector (shipping, ports, marine environment);
- is familiar with the theoretical developments in the field of maritime affairs, current problems and application possibilities;
- is able to establish links between different sectors of the maritime sector and apply them in his/her position in a maritime company or institution;
- is able to see, formulate and analyse professional and interdisciplinary problems in the field and offer their solutions by applying appropriate methods in accordance with the available information;
- is able to formulate research goals, make hypotheses, draw conclusions and conduct research in his/her field and in the field of maritime affairs more broadly;
- is able to perform analysis following scientific principles and based on scientific literature;
- is able to critically evaluate his/her activities in solving problems and/or research questions;
- is competent to pass on his knowledge by teaching, instruction or other means;
- has sufficient qualifications to pursue doctoral studies in maritime or related fields. Show more...
Graduation requirements
Completion of the curriculum in the required amount, and the successful defence of the graduation paper in conformity with the requirements set by the TalTech Senate.
In order to obtain Cum Laude diploma the graduation paper must be defended for the grade "5" and the weighted average grade must be at least 4,60, where all grades from diploma supplement are taken into account. Show more...
In order to obtain Cum Laude diploma the graduation paper must be defended for the grade "5" and the weighted average grade must be at least 4,60, where all grades from diploma supplement are taken into account. Show more...
Degrees conferred
Master of Science in Engineering
Study programme version structure :
Module type
total ECTS credits
General studies
18.0
Core studies
30.0
Special studies
42.0
Free choice courses
6.0
Graduation thesis
24.0
Total
120.0
- +MAIN SPECIALITY 4: Maritime Studies
- +MODULE: General Studies 18.0 ECTS credits (General studies)AimsThe aim of the module is to create opportunities for the student to acquire basic knowledge in entrepreneurship,
financial management and information systems, as well as improve the skills of using foreign languages. Show more...Learning outcomesAfter completing this module the student:
- has had an overview
of the nature and processes of entrepreneurship and the role of the entrepreneur as well as the main aspects of the company's economic activities in different business environments;
- understands the organizational structure of the company's financial management and is able to assess the economic performance, financing opportunities and risks of real investments and is able to relate the investment objectives and the company's economic goals;
- has basic knowledge of business information systems, system analysis and business process analysis;
- expresses himself/herself in English both in writing and verbally, uses professional terminology and follows the methodological principles of organizing research and the principles of drawing up scientific texts;
- has knowledge of different growth opportunities of companies, growth factors, company diagnostic activities, planning and implementation of the plan of growth. Show more...Compulsory courses:Course titleCourse codeECTS creditsHours per weekLecturesPracticesExercisesE/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.Teaching semesterTotal: 12.0 ECTS creditsElective courses:Course titleCourse codeECTS creditsHours per weekLecturesPracticesExercisesE/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.Teaching semesterTotal: at least 6.0 ECTS credits - +MODULE: Core Studies 30.0 ECTS credits (Core studies)AimsThe aim of the module is to create for student, including interdisciplinary learning,
the conditions for acquiring basic knowledge in the field of programming language and computer systems, to enable students to acquire knowledge about ensuring of environmental sustainability, as well as the nature and methodology of research and teaching work, and to develop the student's ability to apply critical thinking and argumentation. Show more...Learning outcomesAfter completing of the module, the student:
- is able to use a general programming language,
understands the structure of computer systems, is aware of the risks of maritime cyber security;
- has knowledge of the different impacts of shipping and port activities on the environment and ways to reduce harmful environmental impacts, is able to apply the principles of environmental sustainability to the strategy of a shipping company;
- is aware of research methodology, has basic knowledge and practical skills for conducting research and conducting professional studies the carrying out research and conducting teaching work;
- thinks critically, is able to speak and defend his/her position in front of the audience with arguments;
- is ready to organize research, compile and defend a master thesis and publish the results of his/her research. Show more...Compulsory courses:Course titleCourse codeECTS creditsHours per weekLecturesPracticesExercisesE/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.Teaching semesterTotal: 30.0 ECTS credits - +MODULE: Maritime Studies 42.0 ECTS credits (Special studies)AimsThe objectives of the module are:
- to create conditions for
the student to acquire broad-based and versatile knowledge in the field of use of modern applications in the maritime sector and in the field of business organization;
- to support the development of skills and competencies for work in companies and institutions related to modern maritime affairs through theoretical and practical studies;
- to create preconditions for continuing studies in doctoral studies in the field of maritime affairs. Show more...Learning outcomesAfter completing of the module, the student:
- has a thorough overview of maritime legal regulations,
their possible developments in the conditions of digital and green revolution and is able to use maritime information systems;
- applies data-centric business principles and simple machine learning / statistical models appropriate to a specific case, uses appropriate software to process and visualize 3D data, and uses IoT concepts and systems in a maritime context;
- assesses the nature of maritime risks, the degree of danger and the possibilities of mitigating the risks, knows the regulations for the prevention of marine pollution and implements both preventive and pollution elimination measures;
- has a basic knowledge of the functioning of the maritime economy, has in-depth knowledge of the principles of economic and management of a shipping company and the organization of commercial activity of maritime transport, as well as the organization and management of ports and stevedoring;
- understands the impact of the global economy on the logistics sector, is able to analyse and use commodity price statistics in his / her work, has a basic understanding of supply and transport chain management methods;
- knows the construction and main characteristics of modern ships and is able to plan their activities, has an overview of the principles and challenges of the operation of unmanned ships, knows the principles of planning and organizing ship repairs. Show more...Compulsory courses:Course titleCourse codeECTS creditsHours per weekLecturesPracticesExercisesE/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.Teaching semesterTotal: 24.0 ECTS creditsElective courses:Course titleCourse codeECTS creditsHours per weekLecturesPracticesExercisesE/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.Teaching semesterVME03706.04.02.00.02.0ESTotal: at least 18.0 ECTS credits - +MODULE: Free choice courses 6.0 ECTS credits (Free choice courses)AimsThe aim of the module is to create an opportunity for the student
to broaden their horizons or deepen their professional knowledge of the chosen field of study and personal interests. Show more...Learning outcomesAfter completing this module the student has:
- broadened his/her mind;
- obtained deeper knowledge in courses connected to chosen speciality or his/her personal interests. Show more... - +MODULE: Master thesis 24.0 ECTS credits (Graduation thesis)AimsThe objectives of module are to give learner the experience of independent research work in maritime field that allow:
- to apply the theoretical knowledge for solution of the practical problems and to present and defend the results of own research work;
- to form in learner ability for systematisation and analysis of information and for transformation the results to correct research work. Show more...Learning outcomesThe learner who is successfully passed through module:
- formulates the goals of research work and compiles the action plan of work;
- has ability to carry out the analysis that following the scientific principles and based on scientific comparative literature;
- uses the theoretical knowledge for analysis of the research problems and synthesis of the solutions;
- presents his/her research work results due to requirements;
- gives a critical evaluation to his/her activities in finding solution for professional and research problems arisen;
- presents and arguments in written form and orally the problems, conclusions and basic theories related to the field of maritime activities;
- is capable to take part in field discussions with professionals and others;
- is able to continue studies or take part in research activities, to act as expert and developer in his/her field of activity. Show more... - +STANDARD STUDY PLAN: Autumn daytime study