Maritime Transport Management

The AACSB and NVAO accreditations awarded to Antwerp Management School clearly demonstrate AMS’ permanent attention to quality education. AMS is also listed in the Financial Times Ranking. Our EMBA has a top position in this ranking: N° 45 worldwide. The FT Rankings positions our full-time master's programs in the Top 20 worldwide for international mobility.

AMS takes into account the principles of responsible management education as presented by PRME. Our master's programs are also highly ranked in Eduniversal Rankings en QS World University Rankings (in Top 10 Best Value for Money).

The Master of Science in Maritime and Air Transport Management is a top-ranked program:

Eduniversal Masters Rankings 2022

N°1 in Belgium / N°2 in Benelux / N°14 worldwide

This program is a collaboration between Antwerp Management School (AMS) and the Centre for Maritime and Air Transport (C-MAT) of the Faculty of Business and Economics of the University of Antwerp.

The transport and logistics industry is under increasing pressure to provide sustainable solutions to global challenges such as climate change. To meet this demand, the industry can now rely upon the joint Center of Excellence of AMS and the Faculty of Business and Economics of the University of Antwerp. More than ever before, Antwerp will thus become the hub of top-notch academic research and future-proof master's programs on supply chain, transport and logistics.

AMS and C-MAT complement each other perfectly, in terms of topics, approach and network.

This program has strong ties with the Belgian and international port and air transport sector. The program includes one or two-week specialization courses designed to address current industry challenges and academic research questions. These courses can also be followed by industry representatives and other interested parties. Trend-setting events, conferences and research are made possible thanks to the strong alliances with excellent universities, leading international enterprises and various public organizations.

Numerous excursions and company visits are organized as part of the program. During those visits you can expand your network in the industry and get an insight into state-of-the-art industry practices.

You will become part of a very international group of students (often more than 15 nationalities in the group) and an extensive international alumni network. You will be working with people from all over the world and expand your network internationally.

Careers and career advice is a key part of your year at Antwerp Management School. As a business school, we put particular emphasis on involving businesses and organizations in the Career Management Service. Our career center has close ties to many Belgian and international organizations, including top headhunters, and gives you first-hand opportunities to meet your future employer. The Career Services at AMS will guide, support & inspire you as you embark on your career as a leader and land the job you want after your master’s degree. Throughout your year at AMS, you will have direct contact with employers and access to the most relevant and useful career advice as part of your 1-year career development track. You will have access to the most advanced HR tech tools, career resources and workshops to shape your career from the start.

Throughout the academic year, several activities will be organized at AMS by the Career Management Services which can inspire and help you in making a good career decision, including job interview trainings, career fairs, networking events, case evenings. Individual and peer coaching is offered to help you explore your talents, interests and needs, relate these to what companies offer in terms of jobs and career opportunities, and prepare yourself for job interviews and assessments.

Graduates from the Master in Maritime Transport Management find work in a variety of (global) companies and start their promising careers in companies such as Accenture, Adidas, Atlas Copco, BNP Paribas Fortis, Caterpillar, Decathlon International, DEME Group, EDR Antwerp Shipyard, European Chamber, HSBC, Huawei IBM, Hyundai Construction Equipment Europe, InterVISTAS Consulting, Johnson & Johnson, Katoen Natie, Kronos Group, Manora Seaports, Manuchar Steel, Nike, Port of Antwerp-Bruges, Seatrade, UNESCO, University of Antwerp, etc.

After successful completion of the program, you will receive an official and internationally accredited Master of Science (MSc) degree issued by the University of Antwerp and the Antwerp Management School ; ‘Master in Maritime and Air Transport Management.