Professional diploma800 h · Online · 8 modules

Professional Diploma in Maritime Business Creation

This professional diploma gives you the tools and strategic knowledge to turn your vision into a successful maritime business. You will learn to deal with the legal and financial environment, from incorporating the company to securing funding and managing risk, develop a solid business plan, apply marketing and digital tools to the maritime sector and organize operations, quality and growth, closing with the complete launch project for a maritime company.

Duration800 h
ModeOnline
Start1 December
Modules8
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What is the Professional Diploma in Maritime Business Creation?

This professional diploma prepares you to found, structure and grow a company in the maritime sector. You will learn how shipping, port, nautical, offshore and maritime service companies differ, how the international maritime ecosystem of shipowners, shipyards, ports, marinas, logistics operators and regulators works, how opportunities are identified in maritime transport, nautical tourism, fishing, marine energy, naval technology and the blue economy, how a business plan and feasibility study are built, which legal forms, licenses, vessel registration and maritime, commercial, labor and tax rules apply, how the company is financed and its cash flow managed, how maritime services are marketed, and how operations, quality, digitalization, leadership and international expansion are managed.

What sets this professional diploma apart: a complete view of company creation adapted to the many segments of the maritime economy; practical coverage of the legal, regulatory and administrative steps that maritime businesses must take; financial management focused on investment, profitability and liquidity; a commercial approach that includes digital marketing, trade fairs and customer experience; an in-depth structure of eight modules running from opportunity to strategic management; and a final project in which you design and defend the launch of your own maritime company.

Program typeProfessional diploma
ModeOnline
Duration800 hours
Modules8
Start1 December

Program highlights

  • Maritime opportunities: business models in shipping, ports, nautical tourism, offshore and the blue economy.
  • Business plan: feasibility, SWOT analysis, commercial strategy and validation with potential customers.
  • Legal and regulatory set-up: legal forms, licenses, vessel registration, contracts and compliance.
  • Financial management: budgets, projections, profitability, funding sources and cash flow.
  • Marketing and operations: branding, digital sales, quality, digitalization and suppliers.
  • Final project: a complete launch plan with milestones for the first twelve months.
Syllabus

Syllabus of the Professional Diploma in Maritime Business Creation

8 modules. Select a module to see its content.

Module 1

Fundamentals of maritime entrepreneurship, business models and sector opportunities

  • 1.1. Key concepts of maritime entrepreneurship and the differences between shipping, port, nautical, offshore and maritime service companies
  • 1.2. Analysis of the international maritime ecosystem: shipowners, shipyards, ports, marinas, logistics operators, authorities and regulators
  • 1.3. Identifying business opportunities in maritime transport, nautical tourism, fishing, marine energy, naval technology and the blue economy
  • 1.4. Business models for maritime companies in services, operations, consultancy, technology and logistics
  • 1.5. Maritime market research, competitor analysis and segmentation of potential customers
  • 1.6. International trends in innovation, digitalization, sustainability and new maritime services
  • 1.7. Developing value propositions for the creation of competitive companies in the maritime sector
  • 1.8. The profile of the maritime entrepreneur and the competences needed to run the company
At this stage
100 hestimated workload
8 wkweeks at your pace
Module 2

Business planning and preparation of the maritime business plan

  • 2.1. Structure and preparation of a business plan for companies in the maritime sector
  • 2.2. Defining the mission, vision, strategic objectives and organizational model of the company
  • 2.3. Technical, commercial, operational and financial feasibility study of the business project
  • 2.4. SWOT analysis, assessment of the competitive environment and strategic business planning
  • 2.5. Designing commercial, positioning and differentiation strategies in the maritime market
  • 2.6. Preparing operating plans for shipping, port, nautical and maritime service companies
  • 2.7. Developing the business plan as a tool for attracting investment and business growth
  • 2.8. Validating the business plan with potential customers and sector experts
At this stage
100 hestimated workload
8 wkweeks at your pace
Module 3

Legal, regulatory and administrative aspects of maritime companies

  • 3.1. Legal forms of incorporation and selection of the appropriate corporate structure
  • 3.2. Administrative procedures for creating maritime companies and obtaining licenses
  • 3.3. Maritime, commercial, labor and tax legislation applicable to the sector
  • 3.4. Commercial contracts, business liability and legal management of maritime operations
  • 3.5. Vessel registration, operating permits and compliance with regulatory requirements
  • 3.6. Protection of intellectual property, trademarks and business assets
  • 3.7. Regulatory compliance management and prevention of legal risks in maritime companies
  • 3.8. Tax, labor and social security obligations of the new maritime company
At this stage
100 hestimated workload
8 wkweeks at your pace
Module 4

Financial management, investment and funding of maritime companies

  • 4.1. Fundamentals of accounting and finance applied to maritime entrepreneurship
  • 4.2. Preparing budgets, financial projections and business profitability analysis
  • 4.3. Managing operating costs, investments and the financial structure of the maritime business
  • 4.4. Funding sources: own capital, loans, grants, investors and specialized funds
  • 4.5. Financial evaluation of maritime projects using economic and financial indicators
  • 4.6. Managing cash flow, liquidity and the financial sustainability of the company
  • 4.7. Developing strategies to secure economic growth and financial stability for the business
  • 4.8. Public aid, grants and support programs for blue entrepreneurship
At this stage
100 hestimated workload
8 wkweeks at your pace
Module 5

Marketing, sales and customer development in the maritime sector

  • 5.1. Marketing strategies applied to maritime companies and nautical services
  • 5.2. Brand positioning and building a corporate identity in maritime markets
  • 5.3. Digital marketing, e-commerce and customer acquisition through digital platforms
  • 5.4. Sales management, negotiation and building relationships with customers and strategic partners
  • 5.5. Designing loyalty and customer service strategies for maritime companies
  • 5.6. Participation in trade fairs, international events and business networks in the maritime sector
  • 5.7. Developing sales plans aimed at the sustainable growth of the maritime business
  • 5.8. Customer care and experience management in maritime services
At this stage
100 hestimated workload
8 wkweeks at your pace
Module 6

Operational management, quality, sustainability and business innovation

  • 6.1. Organizing operations, human resources and processes in maritime companies
  • 6.2. Quality management and continuous improvement in maritime organizations
  • 6.3. Digital transformation through ERP, CRM, artificial intelligence and business process automation
  • 6.4. Managing operational risk, business continuity and organizational resilience
  • 6.5. Corporate sustainability, the blue economy and corporate social responsibility in the maritime sector
  • 6.6. Innovation in business models, technology development and business competitiveness
  • 6.7. Designing growth, internationalisation and expansion strategies for maritime companies
  • 6.8. Managing suppliers, purchasing and subcontracting in the maritime sector
At this stage
100 hestimated workload
8 wkweeks at your pace
Module 7

Strategic management, leadership and international expansion

  • 7.1. Business leadership applied to national and international maritime organizations
  • 7.2. Strategic management and decision-making in maritime companies
  • 7.3. Talent management, organizational culture and building high-performance teams
  • 7.4. Strategic alliances, business cooperation and participation in global logistics chains
  • 7.5. Internationalisation strategies and access to international maritime markets
  • 7.6. Management indicators, performance assessment and improving business competitiveness
  • 7.7. Developing strategic plans to consolidate and expand maritime companies in global markets
  • 7.8. Corporate governance, partners and decision-making bodies of the company
At this stage
100 hestimated workload
8 wkweeks at your pace
Module 8

Final Project

  • 8.1. Defining the maritime business model and selecting the target market segment
  • 8.2. Diagnosis of the competitive, regulatory, financial and operational environment of the business project
  • 8.3. Preparing the strategic, commercial, operating and organizational plan of the maritime company
  • 8.4. Developing the financial plan with investments, economic projections and funding strategy
  • 8.5. Designing the marketing, positioning and customer acquisition plan for the business launch
  • 8.6. Writing the technical report with the legal, operational, financial and strategic analysis of the business project
  • 8.7. Launch calendar and milestones for the first twelve months
  • 8.8. Presentation and defense of the final project with technical, commercial, financial and strategic validation of the proposed maritime company
At this stage
100 hestimated workload
8 wkweeks at your pace
Plan your pace

Duration and format of the Professional Diploma in Maritime Business Creation

It is 800 hours. Tell us how many you can study each week and we will tell you when you will really finish.

4 h30 h
With 12 h per week
15
months to finish
67 weeks
weeks in total

This is the pace at which most students finish. It fits well with the installment plan.

Faculty

Academic leadership and faculty

The Navalis teaching team: working professionals who teach and supervise the programs.

Dra. Marina AlcoverDr. Marina AlcoverAcademic Director and Head of Quality Assurance
Ing. Diego CifuentesEng. Diego CifuentesSenior Lecturer in Naval Welding and Non-Destructive Testing; Head of QA/QC for Welded Joints
Cap. Javier Abaroa (MCA)Capt. Javier Abaroa (MCA)Senior Lecturer in Ship Handling, Electronic Navigation (ECDIS/Radar/ARPA) and GMDSS; STCW Compliance and Bridge Resource Management Coordinator
Dr. Pau FerrerDr. Pau FerrerSenior Lecturer in Naval Architecture and Simulation; Director of the Hydrodynamics and CFD Laboratory
Dra. Nuria LlobregatDr. Nuria LlobregatSenior Lecturer in Marine Meteorology, SAR and Operational Safety; Navigation Risk Management Coordinator
Ing. Javier BañulsEng. Javier BañulsSenior Lecturer in Electrical Engineering, Automation and ETO Engineering; Electronic Integration and Engine Alarms Coordinator
Ing. Sofía MarquinaEng. Sofía MarquinaSenior Lecturer in Materials, Composites and Corrosion Protection; Coordinator of the Advanced Paints and Coatings Line
Ing. Tomás RieraEng. Tomás RieraSenior Lecturer in Propulsion, Alternative Energy and Hybrid Systems; Energy Performance and Vibration Coordinator
Objectives

Objectives of the Professional Diploma in Maritime Business Creation

01Develop innovative maritime business models by identifying emerging niches in the blue economy and building a distinctive value proposition.
02Understand how the maritime supply chain works and how coordination between shipowners, ports and terminals improves efficiency.
03Comply with national and international maritime regulations that affect the creation and operation of a maritime company.
04Prepare sound funding proposals and identify suitable public and private funding sources for maritime projects.
05Organize the operations of maritime companies efficiently, from processes and staff to suppliers and quality.
06Assess the economic and financial viability of maritime companies by analyzing financial statements, projected cash flows and key ratios.
Careers

Career opportunities after the Professional Diploma in Maritime Business Creation

01Maritime business consultantbusiness plans, feasibility studies and growth strategies for maritime companies.
02Maritime project managercoordination of company creation and development projects from concept to launch.
03Maritime market analystmarket trends, business opportunities and competitor analysis.
04Innovation and development managernew technologies and business models in maritime companies.
05Maritime marketing and communication specialistonline and offline strategies for the sector.
06Maritime entrepreneurcreation and management of your own company in the maritime sector.
Frequently asked questions

Questions about the Professional Diploma in Maritime Business Creation

The maritime sector in its broadest sense: shipping, ports, nautical services, offshore, fishing, marine energy, naval technology and the blue economy.

It applies business creation to the specific conditions of the maritime sector, such as vessel registration, operating permits, maritime legislation, port relationships and the sector's cost structure.

Yes. You build a business plan throughout the program and complete it in the final project, together with the financial, marketing and launch plans.

Yes. A full module covers legal forms, licenses, maritime, commercial, labor and tax legislation, contracts, vessel registration and compliance. The program does not replace specific legal or tax advice for your case.

Yes, as subject matter: own capital, loans, grants, investors, specialized funds and support programs for blue entrepreneurship. The diploma does not itself provide funding.

You define a maritime business, analyze its environment and develop its strategic, commercial, operating, financial and marketing plans, with a launch calendar for the first twelve months, and then present and defend it.

Fully online, through a virtual campus available 24/7, with live sessions that are recorded and tutorials with the teaching staff.

The professional diploma comprises 800 hours of study across 8 modules of 100 hours each and ends with a final project. You can progress at your own pace within the schedule set when you enroll.

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Entry requirements
  • Profile: aimed at entrepreneurs planning to launch a company in the maritime sector, maritime professionals such as engineers, shipowners or lawyers who want to start their own business, investors who need to understand how maritime companies are created, owners of small maritime businesses seeking to professionalise and expand, and graduates in related fields; a degree in business, economics, law, engineering or a similar field, or professional experience in maritime business, is recommended.
  • Language: sufficient command of English to follow the classes and the technical documentation.
  • Technical resources: a computer with a camera and microphone, a stable internet connection, an up-to-date browser and basic office software.
  • Admission: online application, review of your profile and a short interview with the academic team.
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