Maritime Business Management at ITU-KKTC
The Bachelor of Science in Maritime Business Management at ITU-KKTC is a programme designed to train professionals for global maritime and shipping industries. In this programme, students learn how shipping companies, ports, supply chains and maritime services operate. They study economics, maritime business, shipping management, logistics, maritime law, port operations, and trade. The curriculum combines business and maritime knowledge: students learn to plan and manage ship operations, shipping finance, maritime trade, port and terminal business, logistics and global supply chains. This helps you understand both business and sea-transportation aspects of maritime industry.
Because the programme is taught fully in English and rooted in the maritime industry tradition, students gain the skills and knowledge to work in international maritime companies, ports, shipping firms, or logistic companies. You study business management, operations planning, maritime regulation and global trade practices — preparing you for diverse career paths. The education includes both theory and practical content (shipping business, maritime operations, logistics, trade). If you like business, sea trade, global logistics and want a career connected to shipping and maritime world — this programme gives a strong, modern and international foundation.
Key information
Key Facts
- Degree: Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
- Standard period of study: 8 semesters
- Location: ITU-KKTC Education & Research Campus (Gazimağusa, Northern Cyprus)
- Study Type: Undergraduate (full-time, English track)
- Admission semester: Fall semester
- Area of study: Maritime Business Management, Shipping, Port & Logistics, Maritime Trade & Operations
- Admission modus: Without additional restriction beyond standard entry requirements
- Main language: English
Program Structure
Semester 1 – Foundations: Economics & Maritime Basics
- Introduction to Maritime Industry & Shipping
- Fundamentals of Economics
- Business Mathematics / Statistics I
- Basic English for Maritime / Business Communication
Semester 2 – Core Business & Shipping Principles
- Business Management Basics
- Maritime Operations & Shipping Business Intro
- Accounting / Finance Basics
- Statistics II / Quantitative Methods
Semester 3 – Maritime Economics & Trade
- International Maritime Trade & Logistics
- Port and Terminal Operations Basics
- Maritime Law & Regulation Introduction
- Supply Chain & Shipping Logistics Fundamentals
Semester 4 – Shipping Business & Maritime Services
- Shipping Company Management & Fleet Economics
- Maritime Finance & Insurance Basics
- Transport Economics & Maritime Logistics
- Elective Course (e.g. Environmental Economics, Maritime Economics)
Semester 5 – Port & Terminal Management & Logistics
- Port & Terminal Management
- Cargo & Freight Forwarding Operations
- Maritime Logistics & Supply Chain Planning
- Elective Course (e.g. International Trade, Maritime Marketing)
Semester 6 – Maritime Business & International Trade
- International Business & Maritime Trade
- Shipping Law & Maritime Contracts
- Maritime Operations Planning & Management
- Elective Course (e.g. Shipping Finance, Maritime Economics)
Semester 7 – Applied Maritime Management & Industry Practice
- Maritime Business Project I / Case Study & Group Work
- Port & Shipping Operations Case Study
- Elective Course (specialization)
- Internship or Field Study in Shipping / Port / Logistic Firm
Semester 8 – Graduation Project & Professional Preparation
- Maritime Business Project II (Thesis or Applied Study)
- Ethics, Safety & Regulation in Maritime Business
- Elective Course (Specialization or International Trade)
Career Opportunities
Graduates can work in many areas related to sea and business: ship companies, freight and logistic firms, ports and terminals, shipping agencies, shipbroking and brokerage firms, maritime logistics companies, maritime finance and insurance, international trade companies, or government and regulatory agencies related to maritime transport. You may become a shipping operations manager, port operations coordinator, logistics and supply-chain manager, shipbroking analyst, freight forwarder, maritime finance/insurance officer, maritime trade analyst, or hold management positions in companies connected to sea transport, export-import or logistics.
Why Choose This Program
Choosing Maritime Business Management at ITU-KKTC means studying a programme that connects business, shipping and global trade — you learn not only business and management, but how maritime industry works worldwide. You build knowledge of shipping, logistics, port operations, maritime trade and maritime business — learning how goods and services move across seas to support global economy. The programme’s English instruction and maritime focus prepare you for international careers in shipping, logistics or trade.
Projects, real-world cases and practical training help you understand real maritime business challenges. Because almost all world trade passes through sea routes, demand for maritime business experts is high. This programme opens diverse career paths in shipping, logistics, ports, trade, marine services, finance and more. If you like business, international trade, sea transport, global markets and want a career that connects sea and commerce, this programme offers a flexible, modern and future-oriented foundation.
Contact Information
İstanbul Technical University – ITU-KKTC Education & Research Campus, Department of Maritime Business Management
Gazimağusa (Famagusta), Northern Cyprus
Tel: +90 392 630 5000 (main campus line)
Email: maritime-business@itu.edu.tr
Student Affairs Office – Maritime Business Management (KKTC Campus)
Gazimağusa, Northern Cyprus
Tel: +90 392 630 5000
Email: studentaffairs@itu.edu.tr
International Office – İstanbul Technical University
Ayazağa / Maslak Campus, Istanbul, Turkey
Tel: +90 212 285 71 13
Email: international@itu.edu.tr
