Participants are challenged to bring solutions and defend their findings in front of a group or in plenary settings.
Students must have a bachelor degree in a relevant subject and at least two years working experience, or, a bachelor's degree and at least two years of working experience in shipping, transport, logistics or a related industry.
Potential participants have such backgrounds as: Graduates have moved on to positions in: maritime and logistic operations such as port management organisations, shipping companies, international logistics providers, port authorities, governmental institutes and consultancy firms.
Participants can do the thesis in their home country, at their own employer or as an internship within a company in the Rotterdam area.
The thesis must demonstrate that the participant has acquired the necessary skills and knowledge to approach a management problem in shipping.