OBJECTIVES AND SUBJECT-SPECIFIC COMPETENCES
Main objectives of the third-cycle doctoral degree study programme of Maritime and Transport Science
The main objective of the third-cycle doctoral degree study programme of Maritime and Transport Science is to provide further education to excellent graduates from second-cycle degree study programmes in the broad field of maritime studies-transport-traffic-transport logistics, and provide them with opportunities to develop into autonomous researchers and creators of new knowledge in these fields. Upon the completion of this study programme, the doctoral students will have developed the competences of creative, critical, and autonomous research work in order to provide solutions to complex contemporary scientific problems in maritime and transport contexts.
General competences
The general competences developed by doctoral students in this study programme include critical analysis, evaluation and synthesis of systems and processes, and the development of new methodological scientific research processes in maritime and transport contexts. Upon the completion of this study programme, the doctoral students will have developed the necessary competences to:
- identify, understand, and define fundamental scientific problems in order to provide solutions to complex scientific challenges and engage in the related organisation and management of scientific research activities in the maritime and transport science,
- use abstraction based on critical, analytical, and synthetic thinking,
- identify the data necessary for the development of new knowledge, technical-technological, and organisational solutions,
- integrate interdisciplinary research findings,
- collaborate in teams in the broad and narrow disciplinary field,
- create new theoretical knowledge and knowledge-based applied technical solutions in line with environmental and social responsibility and the Engineering Code of Practice,
- use advanced research methods and processes,
- communicate within their professional community,
- critically evaluate and present their research findings, follow the development of science in maritime and transport science, and continue with autonomous research work and education.
Discipline-specific competences
In the field of Maritime Science, the discipline-specific competences are related to the development of those competences that are necessary to upgrade the fundamental knowledge and competences in this discipline, and the development of comprehensive understanding and implementation of research findings in the fields of:
- navigation,
- marine engineering,
- port systems,
- protection of the marine and coastal environment.
In the field of Transport Science, the discipline-specific competences are related to the development of those competences that are necessary to upgrade the fundamental knowledge in this discipline, and the development of comprehensive understanding and implementation of research findings in the fields of:
- transport technology
- transport logistics
- traffic safety
- integrated transport policy
Subject-specific competences are detailed in the curricula of individual subjects.