MSc INTERNATIONAL MARITIME LAW AND LOGISTICS JOINT DEGREE OFFERED BY KÜHNE LOGISTICS UNIVERSITY AND IMO INTERNATIONAL MARITIME LAW INSTITUTE - IMLI
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INTERNATIONAL MARITIME LAW AND LOGISTICS (IMLLOG) This international joint degree program is offered by KLU and IMO International Maritime Law Institute IMLI. The two institutions of higher learning are joining forces to offer collectively a two-year, full-time Master of Science degree program combining International Maritime Law and Humanitarian Logistics. Acquire experience in analyzing the legal issues that arise at sea and along the world s coastlines. Find out how to organize logistics operations based on your knowledge of the legal issues. You will have the skill set necessary for assessing the financial implications of legal decisions in logistics. This degree will qualify you to master groundbreaking logistics challenges and legal issues. Learn to navigate through the new laws that govern the sea and maritime operations. They are designed to protect the environment and maintain human rights in the societies and communities involved while creating new ways for people to earn a living. Learn about customs, port organization and operations, international treaties and their effect on operations at sea. Learn to deal with the challenges of moving goods and people including in situations of humanitarian relief. Help organize shipping routes, taking the legal implications of human rights laws into consideration and have the answer when cargo is damaged or lost.
By taking this unique educational opportunity, you will be the first in the job market with a skill set that governments, NGOs and industry are seeking worldwide. COURSE STRUCTURE This prestigious English language program is divided in two parts: international maritime law courses taught primarily at IMLI, and logistics and leadership courses taught primarily at KLU. In this regard, students will spend the first academic year studying in Malta and the second in Hamburg. The first summer includes a dissertation project, the second a thesis. The curriculum also contains integrative material linking the legal and logistics aspects of the subjects and faculty of the two institutions. WHO IS THIS PROGRAM FOR Fresh graduates in law, logistics or neighboring disciplines with the interest in a career in a new emerging area and planning to pursue their education abroad at two prestigious institutions, governmental officers, or executives/young professionals.
IMO INTERNATIONAL MARITIME LAW INSTITUTE (IMLI), MALTA IMLI was established under the auspices of the International Maritime Organization, a specialized agency of the United Nations, as an international center for the training of specialists in maritime law. It offers a Master of Laws (LL.M.) program, a Research Degree program, an Advanced Diploma program and several short courses. It provides suitably qualified candidates with highlevel facilities for advanced training, study and research in international maritime law. Particular focus is placed on legislative drafting techniques designed to assist participants in the process of incorporating international treaty rules into domestic law. Through its programs and courses the institute contributes to the development and dissemination of knowledge and expertise in international maritime law, with special reference to the international regulations and procedures for safety, security and efficiency of shipping and the prevention of marine pollution. The main purpose of the institute is to assist governments, particularly those of developing countries, to implement IMO treaties and other international legal instruments.
CURRICULUM MSc INTERNATIONAL MARITIME LAW AND LOGISTICS YEAR 1 SEMESTER ECTS ECTS COURSES 5 Introduction to International Maritime Law SEMESTER 1 Oct. Dec. (Malta) SEMESTER 2 Jan. May (Malta) 25 25 5 Carriage of Goods and Passengers by Sea 5 Proprietary Interest in Ships 5 Wet Shipping 5 Business Logistics and Supply Chain Management 5 Law of Maritime Safety and Security 5 Introduction to the Law of the Sea and Humanitarian Law 5 Maritime Claims 5 Settlement of Disputes 5 Logistics and Sustainability SUMMER 1 May Aug. (Malta or Hamburg) 10 Dissertation Project
CURRICULUM MSc INTERNATIONAL MARITIME LAW AND LOGISTICS YEAR 2 SEMESTER ECTS ECTS COURSES SEMESTER 3 Sept. Dec. (Hamburg) SEMESTER 4 Jan. May (Hamburg) 20 20 5 Advanced Topics in Logistics 5 Analytical Methods in Logistics and Supply Chain Management 5 Leadership and Organizational Behaviour 5 International Maritime Law: Law of the Sea Specific Regimes I 5 Maritime Logistics 5 Humanitarian Logistics 5 Managing Supply Chain Complexity 5 International Maritime Law: Law of the Sea Specific Regimes II SUMMER 2 May Aug. (Hamburg) 20 Master s Thesis DATES October 1st, 2018 August 31st, 2020
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IMO INTERNATIONAL MARITIME LAW INSTITUTE (IMLI), MALTA KÜHNE LOGISTICS UNIVERSITY KLU, HAMBURG Prof. David Joseph Attard Director, IMLI Dr. Norman Martinez Senior Lecturer, IMLI Prof. Michele Acciaro, PhD Associate Professor of Maritime Logistics, KLU Prof. Maria Besiou, PhD Professor of Humanitarian Logistics, KLU CONTACT IMO International Maritime Law Institute (IMLI) University of Malta Campus University Heights Tal-Qroqq, Msida, Malta MSD2080 E-Mail: admissions@imli.org Phone: +356 21319343 www.imli.org CONTACT Kühne Logistics University (KLU) Wissenschaftliche Hochschule für Logistik und Unternehmensführung Großer Grasbrook 17 20457 Hamburg, Germany E-Mail: study@the-klu.org Phone: +49 40 328 707-160 www.the-klu.org
HOW TO APPLY REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION A bachelor s degree or equivalent from a recognized university or college. This degree will usually be in business, economics or law or a relevant field.* Proficiency in spoken and written English. TOEFL (ibt 90) or IELTS (Band 6.5) or CAE/CPE (grade C). The TOEFL, IELTS or an equivalent certificate must not be older than 2 years at the time of submitting the application. APPLICATION DEADLINES FOR INTAKE 2018 Start of application period: November 1, 2017 End of application period: June 30, 2018 Recommended application deadline, non-eu applicants: March 31, 2018** TUITION FEES The tuition for the MSc Maritime Law & Logistics program for the intake 2018 is 18,500 Euros per year. Participants who pay in full the tuition fees for both years before the beginning of the program will benefit from a 2,000 Euros rebate on the total. Your tuition fees cover tuition and services, including most course materials, on-campus IT services, and access to the library. The tuition fees do not include travel or living expenses. Please use the online application tool on our website: www.the-klu.org/application We recommend that you submit your application as early as possible. For fully completed applications received by December 31, you will be granted a 10 % early-bird discount on the overall tuition upon enrolment. To be entitled for the discount you need to fully complete the online application form and submit it together with your transcript of records. * Graduates of other fields, such as industrial engineering, with significant components in economics and/or business, are also eligible. In addition to the above criteria, applicants from other fields will also be considered. ** Successful applicants need to be eligible for a student visa in the European Union if they are not a citizen of an EU country. Note that while the universities may offer assistance in applying for the visa, it remains the responsibility of the student to obtain the visa. Not obtaining a visa is not a reason for tuition fee re-imbursement.
CONTACT Kühne Logistics University KLU Wissenschaftliche Hochschule für Logistik und Unternehmensführung Großer Grasbrook 17 20457 Hamburg, Germany Phone: +49 40 328 707-160 E-mail: study@the-klu.org For further information, the detailed curriculum and the application form please refer to our website: www.the-klu.org Follow us on Kühne Logistics University Wissenschaftliche Hochschule für Logistik und Unternehmensführung (KLU) is a private university located in Hamburg s HafenCity. The independent, state-certified university focuses on the areas of logistics and management. With one BSc and four MSc degree programs, an PhD program, and a part-time MBA, KLU offers its students a high level of specialization and excellent learning conditions. In open, customized management seminar series, industry specialists and managers benefit from the application of academic findings to practical issues. KLU has an international team of professors who teach in English. The programs are oriented toward students from Germany and abroad. The outstanding research at KLU is concentrated on the Key Competence Areas of Digital Transformation, Creating Value, and Sustainability for the benefit of transportation, global logistics, and supply chain management. Accredited by: Top-ranked university ««««««««««
IMO INTERNATIONAL MARITIME LAW INSTITUTE (IMLI) University of Malta Campus Tal-Qroqq, Msida, Malta KÜHNE LOGISTICS UNIVERSITY Wissenschaftliche Hochschule für Logistik und Unternehmensführung Hamburg HafenCity, Germany www.the-klu.org study@the-klu.org