Faculty of Business

Plymouth Business School

If you require any further information regarding the following modules, please ensure you:

  • Look at module Moodle pages for an indication of module content etc.;
  • To find the relevant Moodle site go to and in the search box enter the module code, please make sure you look at the Moodle site for the current year e.g 16/AY/AU/M
  • Seek out the advice of individual module leaders;
  • Talk to your Programme Leader for advice;
  • Talk to previous students;
  • Talk to your personal tutor.

Module Information

Module Name: Research Skills of International Business
Module Code: MAR322 / Core/Elective: C / Credits: 20 / Semester:1
Assessment Weighting: / C/W:100% / Exam:
SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR
This module introduces students to the research processes and sources of data used in international logistics and related fields. It develops skills in interpreting, evaluating and presenting information in this complex international environment.
MODULE LEADER: John Dinwoodie
Module Name: International Shipping
Module Code: MAR324 / Core/Elective: C / Credits: 20 / Semester:2
Assessment Weighting: / C/W: 40% / Exam: 60%
Short description:The module provides a practical knowledge of the activities and responsibilities related to the management and operation of ships in an international environment.
MODULE LEADER: Jingjing Xu
Module Name: Carriage of Goods By Sea
Module Code: MAR321 / Core/Elective: C / Credits: 20 / Semester:1
Assessment Weighting: / C/W: 40% / Exam: 60%
Short description: The study of the law relating to charterparties and bill of lading contracts, and liability for pollution.
MODULE LEADER: Gotthard Gauci
Module Name: Project Dissertation
Module Code: MAR328 / Core/Elective: C / Credits: 20 / Semester:2
Assessment Weighting: / C/W: 100% / Exam:
Short description:The module is designed to produce a dissertation on a relevant industrial theme (Maximum 10,000 words)
MODULE LEADER: Sarah Tuck
Module Name: Strategic Management and Governance
Module Code: MAR327 / Core/Elective: C / Credits: 20 / Semester:1
Assessment Weighting: / C/W:40% / Exam: 60%
Short description:This module examines the principles, theories and practice of strategic management, and is designed to develop the knowledge of students concerning the significance and nature of policy in the Maritime sector and governance issues which are central to political relationships. It develops an awareness of the capital markets and sources of finance for the maritime industry.
MODULE LEADER: Jonathan Challacombe
Module Name: Marine insurance and Admiralty Law
Module Code: MAR329 / Core/Elective: C / Credits: 20 / Semester: 2
Assessment Weighting: / C/W: 40% / Exam: 60%
Short description:
The study of the law relating to Marine Insurance, including General Average and Admiralty Law
MODULE LEADER: Gotthard Gauci

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