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Byline: Copenhagen Business School has what is described as the world's only part-time executive MBA in Shipping and Logistics. Programme director Irene Rosberg explains why the course is attracting so many women

SHIPPING professionals are on an ongoing learning curve to make sure they keep pace with the developments in this ever-changing industry.

The executive MBA in Shipping and Logistics, known as the Blue MBA, was established to serve the industry.

The maritime industry is Denmark is always referred to as Blue Denmark, and the name Blue MBA was first coined by a journalist from the financial newspaper Boersen.

The course gives a holistic view of shipping, integrating commercial and technological aspects as well as maritime law, supply-chain management and leadership challenges.

It takes students to the top international level in business administration, reflecting the needs of the industry in a world where globalisation, enhanced competition, and the speed of technological changes place ever- increasing demands on executive management skills.

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