Master’s Degree in Maritime-Port Strategic Sciences

The Master's Degree in Maritime-Port Strategic Sciences is offered by the Ionian Department in Legal and Economic Systems of the Mediterranean of the University of Bari Aldo Moro. The pathway integrates civil law, management economics and management engineering applied to the maritime-port sector, with particular attention to sustainability, and includes lectures, practical exercises and laboratories. The pathway is aimed at those who wish to deepen and update their skills, with a structure that links theoretical reflection to concrete applications in the relevant professional context.

The course lasts two years and is worth 120 credits. The format is mixed, in person and online, based in Taranto. Internships and placements are provided as part of the teaching methodology.

The aim is to train professionals for the sustainable management of port and logistics systems, with interdisciplinary skills and an international orientation. The career opportunities are maritime-port companies, public and private bodies that manage maritime traffic and consultancy and project management in the Mediterranean and internationally. Upon completion, those who successfully finish the pathway obtain the qualification provided and can use the skills acquired in their own professional field or in further study. Concrete prospects nevertheless depend on each participant's starting profile and experience. Those who work should carefully assess the commitment required, in terms of weekly hours and attendance, to understand whether the programme is compatible with other professional or personal commitments.