BSc in Shipping (2014-15)

Course offered by: BCA, Athens

Introduction

The Greek shipping industry is traditionally considered as a pioneer and a leader in the industry worldwide, while being a very important sector of the Greek economy. The growth of the global economy relies primarily on international trade achieved with the contribution of international transportation. Despite the challenges posed by the operation of shipping companies around the world and the significant risks posed by occasional crises that affect the world economy, the freight market is not bound by government interventions and the Greek shipping entrepreneurship has managed to maintain its leading position in the global economy by continuing to increase the capacity of the Greek fleet.

Commencement:

1st semester (October entry) – 2nd semester (February entry)

Duration:
4 years ( 3 years of study if the candidate meets the entry requirement of high school diploma points 16/20 and above )

Schedule:
Morning or Evening

Language:
The first 2 years either in Greek or English and the last 2 years in English only.

Building:
BCA Glyfada Campus

Advantages of the programme

1. Extensive experience as the oldest Shipping department in Greece, with a history exceeding 44 years.
2. Τhe Shipping department has lecturers with years of experience in the industry which enables them to blend theory with practice effectively.
3. Τhe academic programme provides students with an opportunity to engage in hardcore themes including Chartering, S&P, Management & Finance.

BCA’s Shipping department cooperates with the Norwegian-German Classification Society (DNVGL) where students during their academic course have the opportunity to attend specialised seminars by DNVGL and receive its certificates accordingly.

Admission Requirements

Applicants can be admitted to the programme as long as they possess a high school certificate (apolytirion) or IB Diploma or equivalent.

Those who wish to attend our undergraduate programmes in English are required to submit one of the following certifications:

• IELTS: a minimum score of 5.0 (with a minimum score of 4.5 in each component of the test)
• Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): Grade C and above
• Cambridge Advanced Certificate in English: B2 level and above
• Michigan Proficiency (ECPE): P( Pass) and above
• Pearson Academic: 51 (with a minimum score of 51 in each component of the test)
• BCA IELTS Placement Test : a minimum score of 5.0 (with a minimum score of 4.5 in each component of the test)

Applicants can be admitted to the second year of undergraduate studies (Level 4) as long as the grade of their high school certificate (apolytirion) is 16 or above.

Those who wish to attend second year modules in English should also submit one of the following certifications:

• IELTS: a minimum score of 6.0 (with a minimum score of 5.5 in each component of the test)
• Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): Grade C and above
• Cambridge Advanced Certificate in English: B2 level and above
• Michigan Proficiency (ECPE): P (Pass) and above
• Pearson Academic: 56 (with a minimum score of 56 in each component of the test)
• BCA IELTS Placement Test : a minimum score of 6.0 (with a minimum score of 5.5 in each component of the test)

International Baccalaureate Diploma Graduates

Applicants can be admitted to the second year of undergraduate studies ( Level 4) as long as the grade of their Diploma is 28 and above including at least 15 at higher level. IB students meet the English entry requirements if they attain a minimum of 4 points in English at higher level.

Those who do not have at least 4 points in English and wish to attend second year modules in English should also submit one of the following certifications:

• IELTS: a minimum score of 6.0 (with a minimum score of 5.5 in each component of the test)
• Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): Grade C and above
• Cambridge Advanced Certificate in English: B2 level and above
• Michigan Proficiency (ECPE): P ( Pass) and above
• Pearson Academic: 56 (with a minimum score of 56 in each component of the test)
• BCA IELTS Placement Test: a minimum score of 6.0 (with a minimum score of 5.5 in each component of the test)

Philosophy and Aims

The principal aim of the Shipping course and its underlying philosophy is to provide an education experience that gives students a sound academic base in the core disciplines of shipping. One of the key innovative aims of this degree is to provide an integrated shipping curriculum, which enables students to acquire knowledge in a coherently structured way. The curriculum has been designed to allow students to link the multi-disciplinary subjects of shipping (operations, management, legal and financial aspects). By doing this, it is specifically intended to engage the students fully in their studies, increase their motivation and raise their aspirations to be successful throughout their course and in their career in the future. The curriculum provides students with an understanding of shipping business and the techniques, concepts and principles that make shipping businesses successful and efficient. Students will have the opportunity to study major disciplines in shipping, acquire some business experience and explore the factors that influence shipping business from a domestic and international perspective.

Award Titles

While most students will aim to achieve the full Bachelor’s qualification, all Bachelor courses offer the interim awards of Certificate of Higher Education or Diploma of Higher Education (both available with Merit or with Distinction) for students unable to complete their full programme of study.

The full list of awards and their requirements is as follows: