Shipping Finance (MSc)

Award
Master of Science
Typical Offer
2:1 degree View full entry requirements
Duration
1 year
Course Type
Full-time
Campus
Highfield
Next course starts
September 2025

About this course

Develop specialist knowledge and financial expertise on our MSc Shipping Finance course. You'll cover topics around shipping trade and finance, and learn how to apply your skills in the maritime sector.

You'll build a comprehensive understanding of:

  • global shipping industry
  • market dynamics
  • regulatory environment
  • supply chain
  • risk assessment

This understanding will allow you to effectively analyse and contribute to the field of marine finance. You'll also be able to address the complex financial operations of shipping on a global scale.

Learning from an experienced team of academics and industry professionals, you'll cover topics such as:

  • maritime economics
  • shipping market analysis
  • investment strategies
  • financial management of shipping assets

Your knowledge of these topics will prepare you for a diverse range of job roles within the maritime and financial sectors. 

We regularly review our courses to ensure and improve quality. This course may be revised as a result of this. Any revision will be balanced against the requirement that the student should receive the educational service expected. Find out why, when, and how we might make changes.

Our courses are regulated in England by the Office for Students (OfS).

Course lead

This shipping finance course is led by Dr Yun Lou. Yun is a Lecturer of Finance at Southampton Business School and a researcher in the following fields:

  • international finance and business
  • financial integration
  • banking sector risk and performance.

Yun's research is question-driven, aiming to provide new and innovative perspectives on central questions facing society. Her research interests include banking, foreign direct investment, and mergers and acquisitions.

You can view Yun's staff profile for more information.

Course location

This course is based at Highfield.

Awarding body

This qualification is awarded by the University of Southampton.