The motivations and expectations of students pursuing maritime education

Springer Science and Business Media LLC - Tập 14 Số 2 - Trang 313-331 - 2015
Yui‐yip Lau1, Adolf K.Y. Ng2
1Hong Kong Community College, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China
2Department of Supply Chain Management, I.H. Asper School of Business, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada

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Abstract The ever-changing global environment has increased emphasis on the research and creation of knowledge dedicated to professional practice. The maritime industry serves as the illustrative example, of which it has transformed from a traditionally largely unskilled, labor-intensive industry to a capital-intensive, sophisticated one. This has transformed the nature of maritime education from a highly practical, hands-on approach to tertiary education emphasizing on business and analytical skills, as characterized by the increasing number of tertiary institutions offering under- and postgraduate maritime programs. However, the motivations and expectations of students pursuing such programs have remained under-researched. In this study, we have conducted a questionnaire survey towards under- and postgraduate students who pursue maritime programs. The aim is to understand their profiles, motivations, and expectations of respective programs that these students have enrolled in. Constructive recommendations and strategies are provided to contribute to an effective planning and management of program articulation.

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