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Master's in Maritime Law & Economics
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Earned

Master's Degree

Duration

One (1) Year

Course fee

9 870€

This interdisciplinary program integrates legal, economic, and policy dimensions of maritime and ocean governance, preparing graduates to address complex challenges in shipping, port management, marine resources, blue economy financing, and international maritime regulation. The curriculum aligns with EQF Level 7 descriptors and emphasizes sustainability, international law, and the economic dimensions of ocean-based industries.

This course provides a balanced integration of legal, economic, and policy competencies, preparing graduates for diverse careers in maritime law, shipping business, port management, ocean governance, and the sustainable blue economy.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, graduates will be able to:

  • Integrated Legal-Economic Analysis
  • Apply in-depth knowledge of international maritime law, law of the sea, and economic principles to analyze and solve complex maritime and ocean governance challenges from interdisciplinary perspectives.
  • Risk, Insurance and Financial Management
  • Analyze maritime risk management strategies, marine insurance frameworks, ship and fleet financing structures, and financial instruments supporting maritime business operations.
  • Maritime Law Expertise
  • Demonstrate mastery of core doctrines in admiralty law, maritime civil liability, shipping regulation, port law, and international conventions governing maritime transport, security, and environmental protection.
  • Research and Professional Communication
  • Conduct independent scientific research on maritime law and economics topics, formulate practical legal-economic solutions, and communicate effectively in professional, academic, and policy contexts.
  • Blue Economy and Marine Resource Management
  • Evaluate economic models for sustainable ocean economy development, including natural marine resource exploitation, fisheries economics, offshore energy, and financing mechanisms for the sustainable blue economy.
  • Ethical and Sustainable Decision-Making
  • Demonstrate understanding of managerial, professional, and ethical responsibilities in maritime industries, including environmental sustainability, human rights at sea, and corporate social responsibility.
  • International and European Maritime Governance
  • Critically assess the international legal regime of the sea, including maritime zones, delimitation, rights and duties of states, EU maritime policy, and international courts and arbitration mechanisms.

Key Learning Areas

  • Foundations of Maritime Law and Economics
  • Core modules establishing interdisciplinary foundations:
  • Introduction to Maritime Law and Shipping
  • Fundamental principles of admiralty law, maritime jurisdiction, shipping business structures, and the legal framework governing maritime operations.
  • Economic Principles for Maritime Industries
  • Microeconomic and macroeconomic analysis applied to shipping markets, port economics, maritime trade, and the economic dimensions of ocean-based industries.
  • International and European Maritime Law
  • Legal frameworks governing global and regional maritime activities:
  • International Law of the Sea and International Courts
  • UNCLOS framework, maritime zones (territorial sea, EEZ, continental shelf, high seas), delimitation methods, rights and duties of states, and dispute resolution mechanisms.
  • European Maritime Law and Policy
  • EU maritime transport policy, port state control, environmental regulations, competition law in shipping, and the European Green Deal's impact on maritime industries.
  • Blue Economy, Sustainability and Ocean Governance
  • Sustainable development and policy dimensions:
  • Natural Marine Resources and the Ocean Economy
  • Fisheries economics, aquaculture, offshore renewable energy, seabed mining, and sustainable exploitation of marine resources.
  • Economic Models for Sustainable Ocean Economy
  • Blue economy frameworks, circular economy in maritime industries, ecosystem-based management, and economic valuation of marine ecosystem services.
  • Financing Sustainable Blue Economy and Policy Integration
  • Green finance instruments, blue bonds, EU funding mechanisms (EMFAF, Horizon Europe), and integration of maritime policies with climate and biodiversity goals.
  • Environmental Law and Ocean Policies
  • International maritime environmental law (MARPOL, ballast water, emissions), ocean governance frameworks, marine protected areas, and coastal zone management.
  • Maritime Business, Finance and Risk Management
  • Commercial and financial dimensions of maritime operations:
  • Maritime Law and Civil Liability
  • Shipowner liability, collision law, salvage, general average, limitation of liability, and international conventions (Hague-Visby, Hamburg, Rotterdam Rules).
  • Risk Management, Marine Insurance and Ship Financing
  • Maritime risk assessment, hull and machinery insurance, P&I clubs, cargo insurance, ship mortgage financing, and fleet financing structures.
  • Port and Shipping Law
  • Port governance models, port concessions, terminal operations, shipping contracts, chartering, and shipbroking practices.
  • Maritime Security and Professional Development
  • Security, ethics, and career preparation:
  • Maritime Security
  • International maritime security law, piracy, armed robbery at sea, maritime terrorism, coastal state security, and the role of naval forces in maritime security.
  • Professional Ethics and Career Development
  • Ethical responsibilities in maritime professions, professional standards, career pathways, and networking in maritime law and business sectors.
  • Master's Thesis or Applied Project
  • An independent research dissertation or applied project addressing a real-world maritime law and economics challenge, demonstrating integration of legal analysis, economic reasoning, and policy recommendations.

Career and Professional Development Areas

Graduates are prepared for leadership and specialist roles across maritime industries, government, and international organizations:

  • Career Paths
  • Maritime Lawyer / Legal Counsel: Providing legal advice on shipping contracts, maritime disputes, admiralty cases, and regulatory compliance for law firms, shipping companies, or P&I clubs.
  • Maritime Policy Advisor / Government Official: Developing and implementing maritime policy, port regulation, and ocean governance frameworks for ministries of transport, environment, or foreign affairs.
  • Port Manager / Port Authority Executive: Managing port operations, terminal concessions, port development projects, and regulatory compliance for port authorities and terminal operators.
  • Shipping Company Manager / Operations Director: Overseeing commercial operations, chartering, fleet management, and regulatory compliance for shipping lines and ship management companies.
  • Maritime Economist / Analyst: Conducting economic analysis, market research, and forecasting for shipping markets, port economics, and blue economy investments in consulting firms, banks, or research institutions.
  • Marine Insurance Specialist / Underwriter: Assessing maritime risks, structuring insurance coverage, and managing claims for insurance companies, P&I clubs, and brokerage firms.
  • International Organization Professional: Working on maritime law, ocean governance, and sustainable blue economy programs for UN agencies (IMO, FAO, UNCTAD), EU institutions, or regional fisheries management organizations.
  • Blue Economy and Sustainability Consultant: Advising on sustainable ocean economy projects, ESG compliance, marine conservation finance, and circular economy initiatives in maritime industries.
  • Professional Skill Development
  • The program develops:
  • Interdisciplinary Analytical Skills: Ability to integrate legal reasoning with economic analysis to address complex maritime and ocean governance challenges.
  • Financial Modeling and Valuation: Proficiency in financial statement analysis, DCF modeling, valuation techniques, and investment analysis applied to impact-driven enterprises and sustainable projects.
  • Research and Policy Analysis: Capacity to conduct independent research, critically evaluate legal-economic scholarship, and develop evidence-based policy recommendations.
  • Communication and Advocacy: Effective written and oral communication skills for legal argumentation, policy briefing, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement in maritime contexts.
  • Ethical and Sustainable Leadership: Understanding of professional ethics, environmental sustainability, and corporate social responsibility in maritime business and governance.

Additional Digital Certifications/Badge

  • SC-900: Microsoft Security, Compliance and Identity Fundamentals
  • PMI-RCD: PMI Project Management Ready
  • MO-220: Microsoft Excel for Accounting Associate
  • I100-103: Intuit Certified Bookeeping Professional
  • I100-104: Intuit Personal Finance

Course Fee: 9.870€

  • Application Fee: 250€ (Due Immediately & Non-Refundable)
  • Installments: To be determine (Fee installments options will be discussed and confirmed following an initial consultation)
  • Total fee: 9.870€

Tuition Fee Installments: Custom payment plans are available upon request.
Please contact us directly for details, as no standard plan is published for this program.

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FAQ

Yes we do. If you have been working in your industry in a managerial position for a few years and you wanted to earn a Master’s Degree, all you need to do is submit your Bachelor’s Degree Academic Credentials and your proof of work. ISASS will then review your industry experience and will determine if you have the equivalence of a Master’s Degree. This of course is depended on the decision of the Review Committee.

The total tuition fees of the program include all study materials (except for the books), examination fees, wi-fi access, access to the library, company visits, excursions and Personal Success Profile Analysis and Adventure Day. All fees except the Application Fee are fully refundable in case of rejection of the study visa. Once the enrolment is confirmed, all paid-in fees are not refundable.

NOTE: We offer a Tuition Fee discount OR Special Payment options. Ask us how.

Yes, ISASS will assist in your Student Visa application. You just need to pay a minimal fee for this process. Please note that for the application of Student VISA, the decision of the course rests in the hands of the Spanish Embassy in your country.

The student needs to pay Three Hundred and Ninety Euros (390€) for the processing of Visa papers. Please take note that this is non-refundable.

 
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