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Maritime Studies at Postgraduate Level in Croatia

Postgraduate education is one of the most important of all the activities of universities as it is the basis for the research and development in all fields of science and technology, locally as well as globally. Croatia has a long tradition in maritime higher education, highlighted by the Faculty of Maritime Studies, University of Rijeka, that is the oldest maritime education and training institution of higher education in the south- east Europe dating from the 19th century. Currently in Croatia, the Faculty of Maritime Studies Rijeka organizes the only active postgraduate study in maritime studies. The postgraduate study is organized as integrated inter-universities scientific study called “Maritime Studies”. The consortium of collaborating institutions is made up of three Croatian universities, two research institutes and the Croatian Navy. As the field of maritime studies is multidisciplinary in nature, the postgraduate study program is composed of nine execution modules covering areas of nautical sciences, marine power and engineering systems, electronics and maritime communications, information technologies in maritime affairs and transport, logistics and management in maritime affairs and transport, hydro-graphic engineering, port systems, sea and costal protection, and naval systems. In this paper, the organizational structure of the only Croatian postgraduate study in maritime studies has been presented. Statistics concerning the choice of research area, postgraduate student affiliation (academia or industry) and participation by women have been provided. Observed trends in these quantities and their possible implications have been discussed. The postgraduate study program description, as well as enrolment requirements and procedure for completion of the study have been given. Key issues and challenges related to the future development of the postgraduate study have been identified and examined.

maritime education; postgraduate education; science; academic achievemnt; research and development

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