Master of Science in Maritime Science
The Maritime Science programme is a globally unique multidisciplinary programme aimed at students from diverse academic backgrounds who possess a common interest in the maritime world and its evolutions. Via a three-pillar structure (technical-general, economic-logistic, legal), students are taught everything they need to know for a successful career in the dynamic maritime sector.
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Off to a good start
After graduation
| Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
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1
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sem 1
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en
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Patrick De Baets
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5
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1
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sem 1
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en
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Evert Lataire
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5
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1
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sem 1
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en
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Klaas Willaert
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3
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1
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sem 1
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en
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Klaas Willaert
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3
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1
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sem 1
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en
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Frank Witlox
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3
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1
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sem 2
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en
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Heleen Buldeo Rai
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5
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1
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sem 2
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en
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Theo Notteboom
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4
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1
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sem 2
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en
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Daan Schalck
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3
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1
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sem 2
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en
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Klaas Willaert
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3
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1
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year
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en
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Klaas Willaert
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5
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Subscribe to 6 credit units from the following list. Subject to approval by the faculty.
| Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
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1
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sem 2
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en
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Theo Notteboom
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3
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1
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sem 1
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en
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Christiaan Koninckx
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3
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1
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sem 1
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en
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Cathy Macharis
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3
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1
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sem 2
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en
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Ralph De Wit
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3
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1
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sem 1
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en
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Giovanni Circella
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3
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1
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sem 2
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en
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Franckx Franckx
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3
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1
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sem 1
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en
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Marc De Decker
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3
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| Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
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1
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year
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en
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Klaas Willaert
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15
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Competence field 1: Competences in one/more scientific discipline(s)
- Having thorough, in-depth and scientific knowledge and understanding of the structure, methodology and approaches of the various areas of maritime law at the international, European, national and local level (law of the sea, transport law, Belgian maritime and inland navigation law, security for maritime claims, maritime dispute settlement, transport insurance, ...).
- Having thorough, in-depth and scientific knowledge and understanding of the structure, methodology and approaches of the various branches of transport economics (maritime and port economics, transport (business) economics, economic aspects of maritime trade, ...), including maritime economic geography.
- Having basic knowledge and understanding of the technical aspects that influence maritime law and transport economics (ship technology, port technology and port planning).
- Understanding and analyzing technical problems in the field of port and maritime technology and critically evaluating proposed solutions.
- Having knowledge of current debates and problems within the field of maritime science, on a national as well as on an international level, such as ongoing evolutions relating to sustainable development, energy transition, the circular economy and ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) criteria.
- Having knowledge of interdisciplinary scientific research and practice affecting the maritime sector.
- Using English texts and sources of maritime science – within one domain as well as interdisciplinary – in order to independently analyze and solve (cross-border) issues.
- Identifying maritime law rules of an international, European, national or regional scope in order to apply them in actual cases.
- Formulating, after research and in a correct manner, scientific solutions on cross-border economic and/or environmental issues in the field of logistics and maritime transport.
- Using the sources of maritime sciences in a scientific manner while independently answering a scientific research question.
- Analyzing the sources of maritime science in a scientifically valuable way.
- Combining relevant branches of maritime science in order to apply them in an integrated manner to actual cross-border issues.
- Formulating a creative and critical position on a maritime issue through a scientific analysis and/or logical legal reasoning.
- Assimilating new and/or evolving maritime law rules, as well as economic, technical and spatial elements through independent study.
- Being open to the permanent (international) innovation within maritime sciences.
- Presenting and defending a given or a personal position regarding maritime issues, based on a scientific argumentation.
- Scientifically analyzing and synthesizing a maritime issue, individually or in a team.
- Respecting insights from colleagues, also from other domains, while approaching maritime issues.
- Attending (international) activities in the field of maritime science.
- Being aware of the social role and responsibility of the maritime scientist within society, among others in relation to climate change and the UN sustainable development goals (UN SDGs).
- Recognizing the technical, legal and economic implications of new social and technological developments within maritime practice.
- Integrating cultural sensitivity, respect for diversity, pluralism and tolerance into scientific work and professional functioning within the domain of maritime science.
- Creatively integrating social engagement in scientific work and professional performance in the field of maritime science.