The programme fosters strong management skills, in areas including communication and presentation, leadership and teamwork, problem solving and the effective use of information technology. Graduates are equipped with the skills that are necessary to understand and manage maritime organizations and personnel.

International shipping and transport logistics management is a lively and interesting subject to study, with an emphasis on developing practical skills and?academic and professional knowledge.

There is a strong emphasis on interactive and?student-centred learning methods, including case studies and simulation exercises. Local and international visits to companies and other organizations are arranged, and senior practitioners are invited as guest speakers to share their practical experiences with students.

All students within the Faculty of Business are encouraged to participate in the Whole Person Development Programme (WPDP), which includes a range of extracurricular activities, such as leadership training camps, peer tutoring, mentorship, and overseas and the Chinese mainland exchanges.

Each student?is assigned a mentor who?is?an experienced executive or a manager?in the business world and?who?provides advice and support and helps students to plan their careers and prepare for their first jobs after graduation.

If they wish, and subject to?availability, the BBA students?can spend a semester studying at another university overseas or in the Chinese mainland and have the credits counted towards their PolyU degree.