MA/MS in Shipping and Port Engineering

General Description: Aim(s) of a study programme: To train highly qualified specialists and researchers in maritime and port engineering by providing integrated knowledge and skills in the field of maritime industry and shipping, development of sustainable port and ship concept, ship design, shipbuilding and operation, energy efficiency, alternative energy and environmental skills so that graduates can develop new knowledge for the implementation of Green course and Digitalisation within Blue economic sectors, be able to plan, design and optimize in accordance with changing national and international requirements, have developed lifelong learning skills as a basis for maintaining a high level of professional competence and the competitiveness of the maritime industry. Learning outcomes: Knowledge and understanding: -To know well and be able to creatively apply the knowledge of natural sciences and mathematics, to have a thorough knowledge and understanding of the principles of the field of engineering corresponding to the study program and to be able to apply it to solve new engineering tasks. -Know and critically evaluate the latest developments in the field of engineering. - Critical understanding of the essence and principles of the field of transport engineering; -Know the new and the most important research and development challenges in shipping, seaport management and ship engineering. Engineering analysis: -Ability to solve unknown, loosely defined and incompletely specified problems. To recognize standard and non-standard problems in shipping and its service system, to be able to formulate and solve them clearly. -Ability to theoretically understand new technologies; -Ability to use gained knowledge and understanding how to solve practical problems in marine engineering by applying theoretical models and research methods, including mathematical analysis, computational modelling and experimental research methods. -Ability to apply innovative methods to solve specific problems and implement the solutions. -Ability to apply gained knowledge and understanding in conceptualizing engineering models, systems and processes in seaports and transport; - Understand the importance of social, health, occupational and fire safety, environmental and commercial requirements. Engineering design: - To have the knowledge and skills required to perform design work in the field of marine engineering by applying the acquired knowledge and understanding and solving unfamiliar problems, including those related to other fields of science and engineering. -Ability to innovatively develop a new and original engineering ideas and methods. -Ability to make engineering decisions in the face of multiple, technically undefined and unspecified problems. -Ability to develop new solutions and methods for the decarbonisation of shipping, port operations and transport; -Ability to evaluate engineering solutions from the ethical, social, economic, human and environmental safety point of view, to assess risks. Research: -Ability to define the required data, perform an advanced search for new information and data in global information networks and databases; - A thorough understanding of the methods and methodologies used in seaports and transport and their shortcomings; -Ability to plan and perform analytical, modelling and experimental research, critically evaluate their data and present conclusions; -Ability to manage the research process and organize it properly. - Know the ethical, social, environmental and commercial constraints of maritime activities. Personal / transferable skills: -Ability to present the essence of the problem, arguments, solutions, results both orally and in the preparation of documents and reports, to represent his / her department at meetings and events of various levels; -Be able to be a leader and a member of a team that can be made up of people from different disciplines and levels; -Work effectively and communicate nationally and internationally both as a team and independently; -Know foreign languages; -Ability to use legal and normative documents; -Ability to plan own and team working time. Activities of teaching and learning: n/a Methods of assessment of learning achievements: In order to ensure the active work of students throughout the study semester, the ability to apply theoretical knowledge in practice, the objective assessment of study results, the University applies cumulative assessment. In the application of cumulative assessment, the study results are assessed by intermediate assessments (test, individual work, report, defense of laboratory work, etc.), and the final grade sums up the marks of intermediate assessments and examinations. If a student fails or fails to submit for the semester assignments on time and does not collect the minimum score for the specified number of interim assessments, he/she is not allowed to take the final exam. Each study program is completed with an assessment of the graduate's education - final examinations and / or defense of the final work (project). The university has a ten-point grading system. Framework: Study subjects (modules), practical training: Common to all specializations study subjects (modules); alternatives and optional specialization courses; research work; Master's thesis. Specialisations: • Seaport Management • Sustainable Marine Energy Engineering • Naval Architecture and Shipbuilding Optional courses: Seaport Management specialization electives: Green Shipping, Port Development and Infrastructure, Cargo Handling Operations and Management Sustainable Marine Energy Engineering specialization electives: Fleet Maintenance and Classification Societies, Technologies of Marine Diesel Air Pollution Abatement and Course Paper. Naval Architecture and Shipbuilding specialization electives: Ship Propulsions Systems (Design, Selection and Optimization) and Course Paper, Prevention, Control and Abatement of Air Pollution from Ships, Offshore Technologies and Facilities. Distinctive features of a study programme: The study program of Shipping and Port Engineering is a unique and promising program that has no analogues in Lithuania. It is designed to prepare highly qualified specialists for the management of seaports and water transport systems within changing maritime economy, implementation the transformation of the green course and digitalisation, and meeting with related needs of the labour market; i.e. to train Masters for the management of sustainable seaports; design and construction of less polluting seagoing ships for various purposes; increase of energy efficiency of ships and port machinery and mechanisms, use of alternative propulsion systems and fuels; intellectual and innovative activities and doctoral studies. Access to professional activity or further study: Access to professional activity: After obtaining a Master’s degree in engineering, individuals can work as engineers and researchers in various maritime industries (port administrations, stevedoring companies, ship agency, freight forwarding companies, ship design companies, shipbuilding and repair, offshore metal construction companies, classification societies, etc.) as designers, technical consultants, managers of industrial enterprises and their divisions, project managers in commercial enterprises, researchers and lecturers in universities and research institutions. Access to further study: Students who have completed a Master’s degree are eligible to enter PhD studies.