Study location	Lithuania, Klaipeda
Academic field	Transport services (ISCED 84)
Type	Undergraduate, full-time
Nominal duration	3 years (180 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	Professional Bachelor (Professional Bachelor of Technological Sciences)
Course code	6531FX009

Tuition fee	€3,060 per year
Application fee	€100 one-time

Entry qualification

High school / secondary education (or higher) • Certificate of full secondary education with all annexes; • Certificate of state exams according to home country study requirement (mostly recommended exams: Mathematics, Physics and English); • English language proficiency (level B1). The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Lithuanian / Russian. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. Applications must be accompanied by legalized English translations of all transcripts. Unofficial copies are not accepted. Please check country specific requirements for detailed information.

Language requirements	English

Other requirements	At least 2 reference(s) should be provided.

More information	vilniustech.lt/..stics-technologies/369489

Overview

This is the only study programme in the country covering the technology of maritime transport logistics. It studies the global supply chain in the broadest sense and with a strong focus on the maritime transport and seaport chain – because about 90 percent of the global international trade is conducted by sea. Such studies give students the opportunity to study in all higher education institutions that offer logistics studies, and also in maritime academies.
– Studies of maritime technology and the competences of the future specialist are based on the operational needs of the international maritime transport industry and the latest maritime technologies, regulated by the conventions of the International Maritime Organization; therefore, the structure of the study programme and study subjects are similar to the programmes offered in foreign maritime academies.
– There are traditional engaging lectures, seminars, discussions, analysis of scientific and professional literature. Critical thinking is developed and lectures are designed to support integrated teaching of subject content and foreign language, as well as content analysis of international legislation regulating the maritime transport sector and business.
– Students perform research work, prepare applied research publications and presentations at national and international conferences, participate in lessons based on problem and case
analysis, develop business planning projects, work in small and large groups, discuss and reflect, as well as engage in creative writing, consulting, independent work, etc.
– Practical training of the programme ‘Ensuring the safety of people and ship viability (STCW A-VI/1)’ takes place in the pool of the LMA Seafarers’ Training Center with lifeboats and a simulator of a helicopter lift, as well as in the laboratories of firefighting and first aid.
– Typically, interns are employed by seaport or other companies during their professional internship, and receive a salary from their employer.

Programme structure

Professional Bachelor of Technological Sciences

Full-time study duration 3 year (6 semesters), 180 ECTS.
Include 4 months internship.
Practical trainings with Ship loading and discharging simulator, Customs programs.

Graduation is finalized with the defence of Final thesis.

You will get knowledges about:
– technological analysis of seaport terminals according to cargo types, handling techniques, and environmental aspects;
– maritime transport analysis according to ship types, routes, and safety aspects;
– analysis of logistics processes, including optimization of supply chains, storage, and delivery of goods;
– the use of technology in the field of logistics, applied systems of transport management, and data analysis tools.
This study programme is useful for those who want to work in maritime transport, logistics companies, transport companies, ports or other related companies of the industry. It may also be useful for those interested in international trade, logistics chain management, or maritime economics.

The duration of the internship of the technology of maritime transport logistics study programme is 4 months:
- Introductory practice of maritime transport and port technologies (during 1st course);
- Final professional practice (during 3rd course).
Place for internship:
shipping, maritime cargo, maritime industry logistics, transport, cargo freight forwarding, ship and shipping line agency, or other maritime industry companies of related activities, or companies related to the activities of this industry. Many places for internship can be found in the online company database of Klaipėda State Seaport.

Career opportunities

The professional bachelor’s degree in technology science obtained at the VILNIUS TECH Lithuanian Maritime Academy provides opportunities to work in both Lithuanian and international logistics companies in organizing and carrying out activities of management and operation of logistics processes and the equipment and technology required for them. There are approximately 23,000 jobs related to the activities of the maritime transport sector in Klaipėda. These jobs have been created by the Klaipėda State Seaport and the companies operating in it.
After completing the study programme of the technology of maritime transport logistics, the acquired education according to the Lithuanian profession classifier provides opportunities to apply to the following job positions:
- Technology and production engineers and technologists (2141);
- Production managers (1321): operation, production manager, chief technologist, managers of supply, distribution and similar services. (Read more)
Graduates of the technology of maritime transport logistics study programme work in positions such as technical and/or production director, project manager, stevedore, loading manager, technical director, logistics technologist, logistics process coordinator, technologist, logistician, transport manager in companies of maritime transport industry operating in the port, at customs posts, navy, Lithuanian Transport Safety Administration, and Klaipėda State Seaport Authority.