The shipping industry is an industry that knows no borders, with exposure to international markets and trade, and anyone who chooses to make a career in this sector will obviously have to choose a university institution that meets these standards.
The College’s School of Maritime Studies was founded in 2006 with its graduates now staffing leading shipping companies and offers its students degrees in Shipping with studies done entirely in Greece. This well-established partnership has provided our long list of graduates with successful careers and has given them the competitive advantage they needed to advance in this highly competitive industry.
Rapid and continuous developments in the maritime industry have led to a sharp increase in the demand for maritime studies. The choice of studies in maritime programs is an outlet for those who wish to be trained in professions related to one of the most dynamic sectors of the economy. The main objective of the maritime programs offered in the college is to provide a flexible program that combines a unique mix of technical and administrative knowledge directly in response to the challenges already facing the shipping industry. The maritime programs emphasize the knowledge and skills necessary for the professional development of its graduates to the highest positions of shipping companies and organizations. At the completion of the degree, graduates have the opportunity to work in a variety of maritime activities some of which are: container shipping companies, ship management companies, ships and cruise ships, ports (administration, port operations, development), shipping agencies, liners (Cosco, Maersk, Zim Lines, etc.) and naval liners.
Established in 2006, our School of Maritime Studies is widely recognized for its academic excellence, offering comprehensive shipping programs completed entirely in Greece. Our teaching methodology is carefully designed to meet global maritime standards, placing a strong emphasis on the practical knowledge and leadership skills required to excel in senior positions within the shipping industry. Through industry-focused seminars, networking opportunities, and a curriculum aligned with global market demands, students gain a deep understanding of maritime operations, ship management, and international trade.
The Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Ph.D. degrees awarded to New York College graduates by our partner foreign state universities open up exceptional global career pathways in the maritime sector. In accordance with current legislative provisions, these degrees are officially recognized by the Independent Department for the Implementation of European Legislation (ATEEN) of the Greek Ministry of Education (www.minedu.gr) as professionally equivalent to degrees awarded by Greek state universities.
Our graduates successfully staff leading global shipping companies, maritime organizations, and ports. Career prospects span a wide range of sectors, including dry bulk and tanker ship-owning companies, ship management agencies, port authorities, and shipbroking firms. Graduates also secure prestigious roles in liner shipping companies (such as COSCO, Maersk, and ZIM Lines), maritime agencies, marine insurance firms, and international shipping organizations in Greece and worldwide.