New Postgraduate Maritime Education Institute in Dubai

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1 New Postgraduate Maritime Education Institute in Dubai International leading institutions in maritime education, research and innovation are planning to establish a Dubai International Institute of Maritime Science for postgraduate studies. The involved universities of the International Association of Maritime Universities (IAMU), representatives from the maritime industry and governmental administrations along with representatives of Dubai Maritime City 1, are fostering this exciting opportunity by offering high level and innovative postgraduate degrees (Master and PhD) in various maritime disciplines as well as programs for further qualifications to the international maritime community. Recognising that - Globalization has been progressing rapidly in the international shipping arena, - Passing on maritime skills and knowledge to the following generations needs to be achieved on a global scale, - The shipping industry is a service industry, in which human resources are the critical element, and having identified several needs for international postgraduate courses in the maritime sciences, this new maritime education, research and innovation institute will be established in Dubai Maritime City (DMC). DMC is committed to addressing the needs and requirements of the global maritime community, by offering world-class infrastructure, services, and regulations, as well as creating an efficient, specialized environment for the networking and integration of maritime industry players from all over the world. The enclosed questionnaire will help to identify the specific needs of the international maritime industry regarding fields of study, skills needed, number of students, and more.. Your assistance in completing this questionnaire will be greatly appreciated. 1 Website: Contact: Capt Saleem Alavi, Director Business Development; saleem.alavi@dubaimaritimecity.ae

2 Questionnaire (All information provided will be handled confidentially.) 1. Name of company: Website: Name & title of respondent / position: 2. How important are the listed fields in the maritime industries in your company? (1 = unimportant, 5 = very important) Maritime Engineering Management Finance Management in the Maritime Industries Logistics and Port Management Ocean Engineering Management Logistic Engineering / Supply Chain Offshore Technology Maritime Education and Training Maritime Business Administration Marine Environmental Management Shipbuilding Management Maritime Law Maritime Insurance

3 Information and Communication Technologies in Maritime Industry Offshore / Onshore Communication and Language Entrepreneurship in the Maritime Industries Maritime Safety and Security Naval Architecture / Marine Engineering Oceanography High Speed Boats and Mega Yachts 3. Are there other fields your company considers to be important and why?

4 4. How important are the listed skills in the maritime industries in your company? (1 = unimportant, 5 = very important) Leadership Intercultural Understanding Human Resource Management Interpersonal Skills Entrepreneurial Skills Crisis Management Social Responsibility 5. Are there other skills your company considers to be important and why?

5 6. What would be the estimated demand of students for postgraduate courses in the fields listed in question 2 in your company in a typical five year period? up to 5 up to 10 up to 15 up to 20 more than 20 none 7. Does your company anticipate any future demand for employees with a PhD? Yes No In which fields? Maritime Engineering Management Logistic Engineering/Supply Chain Maritime Education and Training Marine Environmental Management Maritime Law ICT in Maritime Industry Ocean Engineering Technologies Maritime Entrepreneur Naval Architecture / Marine Engineering High Speed Boats and Mega Yachts Logistics and Port Management Offshore Technology Maritime Business Administration Shipbuilding Management Maritime Insurance Maritime Financing Management Communication/Language Maritime Safety and Security Oceanography Others:

6 8. Do you have any general comments on the need for, or value of, high level and innovative international postgraduate courses in the various maritime disciplines? We thank you very much for your help and contribution by answering this questionnaire. May we contact you or your company on this matter in the future? Yes No Would your company be interested in cooperation with us in: Curriculum development Yes No Skills needed Yes No Other Please return to, or contact: or Fax to: