About This Course
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BSc Hons Sustainable Operations 18 months
MSc Sustainable Operations 30 months
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January | May | September
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Pay up front module by module or utilise a two thirds of cost student loan (dependant on eligibility).
BSc Sustainable Maritime Operations £7500
BSc (Hons) Sustainable Operations £8700
MSc Sustainable Operations £9750
Women in Maritime Scholarships are available get in touch for more details.
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Both the MSc and the BSc (Hons) in Sustainable Maritime Operations (SMO) have been designed for maritime professionals and superyacht crew working at sea, but would also suit individuals employed in shore based superyacht sector.
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These courses are designed to broaden and enhance the knowledge base and skills of maritime professionals and superyacht crew in their current roles, whilst also helping translate their maritime qualifications and experience into supporting a transition into a careers ashore within the maritime sector and beyond.
BSc AND MSc SUSTAINABLE MARITIME OPERATIONS (SMO)
INNOVATE |ADVOCATE | COLLABORATE | EDUCATE
The OM works in partnership with MLA College to help promote and develop their degree level and professional development programs, designed for superyacht crew who wish to educate themselves beyond the limits of their professional qualifications.
Why Choose This Course?
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We are now able to accept applications based on CoC’s and individual’s professional and life experience as a viable alternative for crew who do not have the benefit of post eighteen education.
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Both the MSc and BSc in Sustainable Maritime Operations (SMO) are designed to give world class qualifications and provide you with a wide array of both maritime subject-specific and transferable business and managerial skills.
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It is a full Plymouth University approved degree qualification in Sustainable Maritime Operations. It is available to study at undergraduate Bachelors (BSc) or post-graduate Masters (MSc) levels.
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If you are looking for your next challenge beyond your CoC’s and want to continue your own professional development whilst improving the scope of your employability, then both the MSc and BSc (Hons) SMO programs, provide degree level content in subject areas directly relatable to the current maritime industry and the drive towards a sustainable future and are designed to challenge and empower the student with knowledge.
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Yes the course is flexible compared to a normal university degree and is designed to be achievable whilst working at sea. There are three intakes a year and potential to stop and stop if needed or be able to request extensions for coursework where needed. Please get in touch and we can talk through the options and how it can work for you.
The Background Story:
The OM works in partnership as a consultant and ambassador for distance learning provider MLA College in Plymouth (part of the BAU Global International University Group and a partner of Plymouth University) to open up high quality, supported, online distance learning degree level programmes for maritime professionals and superyacht crew.
The final year BSc Hons degree and MSc programme in Sustainable Maritime Operations is designed to be accessible and completely flexible around the demanding working schedules of maritime professionals and in particular, superyacht crew.
With marine and maritime sustainability, a subject area of huge importance in all aspects of the industry, combined with the colleges close links with the United Nations and its sustainability goals; the course represents an ideal steppingstone for crew to broaden their theoretical and operational knowledge, whilst also allowing them to translate their onboard experience and qualifications to something more tangible in shore-based employment.
Your CoC’s Count:
We believe that there should be no barriers to learning, superyacht crew have extraordinary jobs, with pressures and responsibilities rarely encountered in more “normal” shore-based employment. Many crew however, although having achieved career success, do not consider themselves “academic”.
We value the onboard experience and CoC’s of non-academic qualified crew and have created a unique access route to Higher Education study. We invite applications based on CoC’s and an individual’s professional and life experience as a viable alternative for crew who do not have the benefit of post eighteen education.
Currently, this ground-breaking opportunity is open to any crew member who has achieved their OOW/EOOW/Chief Mate/Chief Engineer/Masters CoC 3000 Yacht or unlimited. If your qualifications differ but you would like to discuss entry, please get in touch.
“Providing options for crew to develop their life and professional skillsets, empowering them to real excellence in their onboard roles, whilst gaining valuable careers beyond the industry when that time comes.”
Emma Baggett Director of The OM
“My purpose and desires in life are adjusting and I can see myself wanting to take the step and move to a shore-based life within the next 5 years. To achieve this as seamlessly and successfully as possible, I understand that I need to improve my knowledge base, increase my relevant qualifications, and take positive steps to achieve it.”
2nd Officer 80m
Why study this degree?
For superyacht crew interested in marine and maritime business and management with a strong focus on sustainability, we offer distance learning undergraduate and postgraduate degree qualifications in Sustainable Maritime Operations, these e-learning degrees are perfect for all types of seafarers. Both the BSc and MSc SMO are designed to give world class qualifications and provide you with a wide array of both maritime subject-specific and transferable business and managerial skills. The SMO programmes will allow you to reach your desired professional goals and enhance your career in the maritime and marine industries.
What is Involved?
A full Plymouth University approved degree qualification in Sustainable Maritime Operations. It is available to study at undergraduate (Final year) Bachelors (BSc) or post-graduate Masters (MSc) levels. It is delivered by fully tutor supported, technology-enhanced distance learning. This course can fit flexibly around your work and life commitments.
Studying the BSc (Hons) you will learn about the theories, principle and models relevant to the modern maritime industry in the 21st Century, equipping you with a broad understanding of the challenges and current affairs. Developing skills in gathering, analysing, evaluating and interpreting data in Sustainable Maritime Operations. With the opportunity to explore in-depth concepts associated with the maritime environment, sustainable design, industry business practice and development as well as the wider role of the maritime industry and how it interacts with other industry sectors.
The MSc will provide you with a deep knowledge of the physical and biological issues posed to the marine environment by maritime activities. You will design, develop, test and critically evaluate sustainable operations in a number of contexts, energy delivery, coastal zone management, financial and operational management.
Application and Enrolment
HE OM handles all applications from crew in the superyacht sector to the MLA College BSc and MSc Sustainable Maritime Operations and can offer a number of routes to entry -
Option One: You work in the deck/bridge or engineering departments, and you have a pre-existing HNC|HND|FDSc then application to the BSc is straightforward.
Option Two: You have no previous academic qualifications since leaving school, but you do hold an OOW/EOOW|Chief Mate| Chief Engineer/Master (Yachts less then 3000gt) or Unlimited. You can apply and have your CoC’s, and experiential learning assessed for entry in place of academic prerequisites.
Option Three: If you a BSc award in a relevant subject area or have your Masters (Yachts less than 3000gt) or Unlimited Certificate of Competency, utilising recognition of “prior experiential learning” you can be assessed, to have the opportunity to skip the BSc and go straight to the MSc Sustainable Maritime Operations programme.
If you work on the Interior and would be interested in applying, Please get in touch to discuss your options.
How Does The Application Process Work?
If you would like to know more about the application process, please just get in touch via the contact details in the course menu. THE OM handle all applications and advice for the course on behalf of MLA College, for superyacht crew and am happy to talk anytime.
We will be able to advise and answer questions you have about the course and whether it fits with your career aspirations. If after this you wish to apply, we will assist you with your application,
You will need to write a personal statement and dependant on which entry route you are following you will need:
Proof of academic and maritime qualifications,
Proof of ID,
An up-to-date copy of your CV
If possible, professional references.
“As a Chief Engineer and after several years of searching for a distance learning masters, I found myself drawn to the MSc in Sustainable Maritime Operations. The subject of sustainability has become increasingly important to me, and I believe that all industries should embrace the opportunity for positive change. The MSc program will allow me to build upon my existing experience and skills, gain new insight and, I hope will help me to become a leader in this field.”
Mick Chief Engineer Unlimited
BSc (Hons) Sustainable Maritime Operations Syllabus
MSc Sustainable Maritime Operations Syllabus
Further Resources
MLA College Superyacht Crew Case Studies
Contact us.
Emma Baggett
emma@the-om.co.uk
WhatsApp Message +44 (0) 7792 590248
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