Advanced MSc in Maritime/Air Transport Management - MATM (C-MAT)

The Advanced Master in Maritime and Air Transport Management (MATM) is a specialised programme that provides high-level academic and practical training in the field of transport economics, with a focus on maritime and air transport. The MATM is a University of Antwerp degree (EQF Level 7), delivered at the Antwerp Management School, a leading institution for executive education and international management training. The programme has a long and respected history. It was originally established in 1996 as ITTMA (Institute of Transport and Maritime Management Antwerp), relaunched in 2016 as C-MAT, and has been fully embedded at the Antwerp Management School since 2019. This integration allows the programme to benefit from both strong academic foundations and close connections with industry and policy. The MATM programme offers: - A strong advanced master’s curriculum that integrates academic research with current industry practices and policy frameworks. - A choice between two specialised tracks: Maritime Transport Management or Air Transport Management. - A diverse and international student body, carefully selected to ensure a balance in geographical background, professional experience, and gender. - Short, specialised executive modules addressing key industry challenges and academic developments, which are also open to professionals from the sector. - Opportunities for students and alumni to pursue a PhD in transport-related disciplines. Access to leading-edge conferences, events, and applied research through long-standing collaborations with top-tier universities, global logistics firms, and public authorities. Students in the MATM programme benefit from an interactive, multicultural learning environment that combines theoretical depth with real-world relevance. Courses are taught by academic experts from the Faculty of Business and Economics at the University of Antwerp and by guest lecturers with deep industry knowledge and international experience.