Maritime economyLaajuus (2 cr)

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- global shipping markets and shipping economy
- modes of transport
- trade routes

Content

- global trade and shipping
- maritime markets
- shipping as business

Materials

Approved training during studies

Accomplishment methods

Students can
- use professional vocabulary systematically
- evaluate information sources critically
- choose appropriate models, methods, software and techniques according to the purpose and justify these choices
- apply critically the ethical principles of the professional field in different situations

In addition, competence evaluation according to STCW code table A-II/2 column 4 are used where applicable.