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“We, the NIMASA participants on the 2014 Corporate Executive
Development Programme of the World Maritime University (WMU)
have had a wonderful learning experience. We witnessed a blend
of professionalism with academics, as exhibited by the Faculty in
WMU and both the academic and administrative staff lived up to their
calling at the highest international standard. As one of the global
leaders in Maritime Education & Training, we urge WMU to keep up
the good work.”
Ibrahim A. Jibril FCILT, FNIM, CNI
Head, Planning, Research and Data Management Services
Department, Nigerian Maritime Administration & Safety Agency
(NIMASA)
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As President of the World Maritime University (WMU), it gives me enormous pleasure and pride
to present our Executive and Professional Development Programme. We have entered a very
exciting period in the history of WMU. The WMU Board of Governors and the IMO Council have
endorsed the IMO Secretary-General’s Study on the Sustainability of WMU, which identifies
eight strategic directions for the University.
In light of this development, WMU has expanded its offerings to include oceans and energy
goals of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and in particular Goals 7, 14 and 17.
Goal 7 concerns access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.
Goal 14 deals with the conservation and sustainable use of the oceans, seas and maritime
resources for sustainable development. Goal 17 deals with strengthening the means of
implementation and revitalization of the global partnership for sustainable development.
WMU is the global center of excellence for postgraduate maritime education, research and
capacity building. With the strength of its solid track record, it is well placed to offer Executive
and Professional Development Courses that meets the educational and capacity building needs
of maritime and ocean constituents, including the relevant industry actors.
The WMU’s executive education team works closely with the client from the initial design stage
of a course to its delivery. Joint efforts are made continuously to ensure that the challenges
encountered are thoroughly analyzed and the key outcomes clearly identified. This allows for
the teaching and learning objectives to be well formulated, corresponding programme curricula
designed, the most suitable instructors selected and the outcomes achieved. Courses can be
delivered at a location chosen by the client, or at our headquarters in Malmö.
I invite you contact us to examine how we can ensure your institution and staff can stay ahead
of the demanding challenges faced by companies of today to secure your future in the dynamic
and challenging maritime industry. We have a commitment to the highest level of academic and
professional standards.
Dr. Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry
President, World Maritime University
Welcome from the President
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“Thanks to the high
professionalism of World
Maritime University the
course gave me a new
enriched knowledge.
I especially appreciated the
team of superior experts
from the oil and gas industry
conducting the lecturing”
Participant, Spain
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The World Maritime University (WMU) has established a proven track-record in offering
outstanding Executive Education and Professional Development Courses (EPDCs), which meet
the educational needs of shipping professionals, organizations and administrations and build
maritime capacity globally. We aspire to be the link between the latest maritime and ocean
developments and the dissemination of knowledge to the industry. Under the supervision of the
Vice President (International), the EPDC Committee evaluates the current and future education
needs in the maritime industry and responds by delivering world-class courses.
Our client base is truly international, and our offerings represent all topics of current maritime
interest and importance. The subjects of our EPDCs reflect the changing trends, requirements
and challenges in the global maritime market and allow participants to apply the latest
knowledge to develop sustainable shipping. World-renowned instructors of international calibre
lead our courses, ensuring that participants stay competitive and at the forefront of their
maritime knowledge domain.
The knowledge acquired can be effectively transferred and immediately applied in the work
environment. The different lengths and structures of the courses are carefully designed to meet
the needs of the participants. Our executive courses are an indispensable investment to our
clients and a significant contribution to meeting the need for expertise across the international
maritime community.
You can contact me directly or my associate Mrs. Mia Hedin, the Senior Faculty Specialist, to
discuss your maritime executive education needs and to find the best educational solution from
WMU.
I welcome your interest in WMU’s Executive Education and look forward to meeting you during
our courses.
Mrs. Mia Hedin
Senior Faculty
Specialist
+46 40 356 300
Skype: hedinmia
pdc@wmu.se
wmu.se/professional
Introduction by the Director of Executive Education
and Professional Development
Dr. Ilias Visvikis
Professor
Director, Executive
Education and
Professional Development
Skype: iliasvisvikis
iv@wmu.se
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WMU’s Executive Professional Development Courses (EPDCs) give you the opportunity to
enhance the skills you need now and will need in the future. The courses provide an exciting
blend of academic and professional knowledge and offer you the competitive edge to further
your career to the highest possible level.
Why is professional development important
Professional development can help you achieve professional goals and maintain your skills and
competences at the highest level. A commitment to professional development enables you to
maintain and maximise your level of expertise:
• Increase your ability to cope with changes and challenges in the ever-changing maritime
• industry
• Ensure you keep a competitive edge
• Help you plan your own development and make the best use of resources available
• Show employers that you are committed to your career
• Increase your job satisfaction
What type of activities count as professional development
Professional development schemes encourage participants to focus on the learning outcomes
achieved, rather than counting hours or points. Professional development can involve, but is not
limited to:
• Work-based learning
• Training courses
• Self-directed private study
• Reading and research
• Preparation and delivery of lectures and presentations
• Attendance at lectures and seminars
What are Executive and Professional Development Courses
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Why WMU
WMU has led numerous EPDCs since its establishment in 1983 for maritime professionals
in locations around the world. The dedication to providing the highest standard of courses is
unique and enables the client to source courses delivered by worldwide renewed Instructors.
The World Maritime University is a unique, global maritime institution founded by the
International Maritime Organization (IMO), a specialized agency of the United Nations. As a
centre of excellence for maritime and ocean postgraduate education and research, WMU offers
MSc, PhD and Postgraduate Diploma Programmes as well as Executive Education in maritime
affairs to the highest standard. Located in Malmö, Sweden with additional MSc Programmes
in Shanghai and Dalian, China, WMU promotes the international exchange and transfer of
maritime ideas and knowledge.
Unique aspects of WMU include:
• A truly international and unique University, founded by the IMO, a specialized agency of
• the United Nations.
• A global maritime network of over 4,000 alumni from 166 countries.
• Highly specialized and internationally renowned faculty and research associates that
• represent the core maritime fields.
• International connections with the commercial shipping sector and alliances with national
• maritime administrations.
• A state-of-the-art campus that offers an inspiring academic environment with the
• opportunity to interact with resident Faculty, PhD and MSc Students from across the globe
• Up-to-date University Library, a hub of maritime knowledge with over twenty thousand
• books and printed journals, databases (IHS Sea-web, Clarkson’s, Shipping Intelligence
• Network and IMO Docs).
“Real life case studies,
highly detailed. Interactive
quiz. Breadth of participant
background. My choice is
WMU!”
Participant, Oman
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Executive Professional Development Courses (EPDCs) provide an opportunity for mid-career
updating and knowledge sharing for maritime professionals. EPDCs range in length from a few
days to several weeks and the blend of academic expertise and hands-on practical experience
can immediately be applied in the workplace. The topics meet the current and future needs
of the maritime market, particularly in key IMO-mandated areas. Participants not only acquire
essential and contemporary knowledge, but also strengthen relationships with colleagues in their
organization. The customized executive courses promote interactivity in order for participants to
be able to think critically about themselves and about their role in the organization.
WMU’s EPDCs are tailor made to meet the educational requirements of the client’s organization
and a close relationship is established between the client and WMU’s executive education staff
from the initial design of the course. Joint efforts are made to ensure that concerns identified
by the organization are thoroughly analyzed and the key elements are clearly identified. This
allows for the teaching and intended learning outcomes to be well formulated, corresponding
programme curricula drafted, and the most suitable instructors selected. WMU’s educational
expertise, high-calibre instructors, and international environment provide the leading edge for
any organization looking to meet the varying challenges of the maritime industry.
The Director of Executive Education is involved in all stages of the process to ensure the
objectives are effectively achieved.
“For us as a tanker owner it is a vital part of our safety culture to develop training scenarios with
a real expert organization like WMU, not only with regard to our demanding customers, but also
with regard to safety of our crew and environment. The cooperation with WMU is in all respects
beneficial and improved our efforts towards accident prevention and protection of the marine
ecosystems”
Michael Zukowski, Teamleader HSSEQ,
GEFO Gesellschaft für Oeltransporte mbH,
Germany
Customized Executive Courses
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Indicative list of Customized Executive Courses requested by clients:
• Assessment & Certification of Seafarers
• Climate Change Impacts on the Maritime Sector
• Container Terminal Performance & Planning
• Contemporary Environmental Issues in the Maritime Industry
• Contemporary Issues in Integrated Coastal Zone Management
• Corporate Social Responsibility in the Maritime Industry
• Dangerous Goods, Stowage & Handling (at sea & in ports)
• Developments in the Maritime Labour Convention
• Economic Modelling of Shipping Markets
• Energy Efficient Ship Design and Operation
• Executive Developments in the Maritime Sector
• IMO Ballast Water Management Convention Model Course
• Information & Communication Technologies (ICT) in MET
• International Safety Management Code
• International Ship & Port Facility Security Code
• International Trade & Transport
• Law of the Sea
• Maritime Casualty Investigation
• Maritime English - Upgrading Teaching Competencies
• Offshore Reception Facilities
• Port State Control: Building and Refreshing Skills
• Protection & Preservation of the Marine Environment
• Ship Finance & Investment
Example of recent course locations
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As a client of WMU you have access to an extensive network of maritime experts with added flexibility
by choosing location of delivery. Our Instructors travel frequently and to meet the growing demand
of the market we utilize our network of some 150 consultants that are based around the world.
President Country
Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry, PhD Switzerland / Dominica
Professors
N. A. Bellefontaine, MMM, Vice-President (Academic) Canada
D. Grewal, PhD India
L. Hildebrand, PhD Canada
O. Lindén, PhD, Director of Research & PhD Programme Sweden
S. Ma, PhD, Vice-President (International) China
M. Mejia, PhD (leave of absence) Philippines
S-H. Moon, PhD Republic of Korea
T. Nakazawa, PhD (part-time) Japan
A. Ölçer, PhD Turkey
J-U. Schröder-Hinrichs, Dr-Ing Germany
D-W. Song, PhD Republic of Korea
I. Visvikis, PhD, Director of Executive Education and Greece
Professional Development
Associate Professors
M. Baldauf, Dr-Ing Germany
R. Baumler, PhD France
C. W. Cole, BEd (Hons) United Kingdom
P. Donner, LLM, Associate Academic Dean Finland
A. Fakhry, PhD Lebanon / Canada
M. Manuel, PhD Ghana
M. C. Romero Lares, PhD Venezuela
G. Theocharidis, Dr.iur Greece
Assistant Professors
D. Dalaklis, PhD Greece
L. Froholdt, PhD Denmark / New Zealand
M. Kitada, PhD Japan
Lecturers
J. Bolmsten, PhD, Academic Information Manager Sweden
J. DeWitz, MBA (seconded from the US Coast Guard) United States of America
A. Pazaver, MA Canada
Faculty
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Dedicating resources to staff training is an investment for the future for any organization and
at WMU we strive to tailor the courses to the client’s needs. WMU offers, upon request, airport
transfer, hotel accommodation, guided tours or social events with fine dining as part of the
course package.
The fees depend on content, level of course customization, location, length of course, number of
participants, and number of instructors required.
WMU’s executive education staff, led by the Director of Executive Education will discuss the fees
directly with the client.
We look forward to working with you to accomplish the educational goals of your organization.
“WMU is indeed a center for advancement in maritime knowledge.”
Participant, Nigeria
Course Fees and Costs
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World Maritime University, PO Box 500, S 20124 Malmö, Sweden
wmu.se I +46 40 35 63 00
pdc@wmu.se
For more information please visit wmu.se/professional
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