HND in Port and Shipping Management
Education
The global shipping industry is a vital component of international trade, requiring professionals who are well-versed in both the technical and managerial aspects of the field. The HND program in Port and Shipping Management (PSM) is designed to equip students with the intellectual and practical skills needed to thrive in this dynamic industry. Through comprehensive training, students will gain a deep understanding of shipping practices, the intricacies of international trade, and the operational challenges faced by modern shipping enterprises. Graduates will be well-prepared to take on management roles and contribute to the industry's growth and efficiency.
Training Objective
The primary objective of the HND program in Port and Shipping Management (PSM) is to provide students with the technical and practical knowledge necessary to operate effectively within the shipping industry. Specifically, the program aims to:
- Equip students with a thorough understanding of shipping practices and their relation to international trade.
- Expose students to the operational challenges within the shipping industry.
- Develop professionals capable of performing management functions in the shipping sector.
- Prepare students to address and overcome the challenges faced by the modern shipping industry.
Skills to be acquired
Generic Skills:
- Understand the social and economic environments at national, regional, and international levels.
- Exhibit rigor in work organization, along with responsiveness and creativity.
- Possess general knowledge of foreign languages, with a focus on English.
- Demonstrate strong negotiation, commercial relations, and sales skills, including after-sales service.
Specific Skills:
- Manage logistics chains, with a focus on maritime logistics.
- Master a wide range of logistics-related techniques, including warehousing, handling, transit, production, and transport.
- Facilitate and coordinate communication among internal stakeholders in a maritime company.
- Resolve issues promptly between stakeholders in the shipping industry.
- Manage change effectively and promote solutions that foster partner collaboration.
- Design adaptable structures that interact dynamically with various environmental factors.
- Implement flexible and rational methods to regulate flows, develop a shipping logistics system, and establish efficient information networks.
- Possess knowledge of accounting and financial management, with a focus on real-time control tools rather than traditional accounting methods.
- Utilize tools to optimize the quality and safety of both physical and information flows.
- Develop and implement contingency plans for disruptions in current flows.
- Operate specific software, contribute to software selection for the company, and facilitate its use.
- Lead and manage a work team effectively.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this program will be well-prepared for a variety of roles within the shipping and maritime sectors, including:
- Intermediate Staff Members of the Maritime Administration
- Import & Export Agents
- Port Officials/Administrators
- Shipping Lines/Agency Personnel
- Maritime Controllers/Brokers
- Customs Brokers/Customs-Approved Agents
- Maritime/Shipping Teachers
- Marine Insurance Professionals
- Freight Forwarders and Logistics Providers
- Commercial Agents
- Terminal Operators