"For 5 years I worked in various commercial functions, especially local market research and logistics commercial projects, for a container port in Vietnam. Then, I made the important decision to leave my job to gain the higher education in the industry. And, C-MAT was my choice, thanks to the introduction of one reliable friend in my industry professionals network. Studying at C-MAT did not only bring me the interesting experience but opportunities also. All people at C-MAT were very helpful and friendly. I experienced the cross-cultural environment of studying, discussion, and researching with a diverse number of learners, professors, and industrial professionals from different nations. C-MAT offered me the chance to open my eyes to the global maritime supply chain scene and widen my knowledge through valuable theoretical and practical aspects of various subjects, such as: international business environment, legal and regulatory framework, technical & innovation, transport economics and policy, strategic management, port economics, maritime economics, cost modelling, etc…. with high-qualified professors and dedicated industry professionals. I got chances to join the course’s networking activities and was provided with the insights of many different facts and figure in the industry. I will never forget the joyful studying time at C-MAT and my unforgettable memories; especially, the field trip to Rotterdam modern port, visiting Antwerp port by airplane, and being achieved the “Master Dissertation Award 2015-2016”. C-MAT eventually was an unforgettable experience of my life. And, I believe that C-MAT is a gateway to open a new opportunity for its learners in their career path."

Anh Thi Ta
Customer Service Manager 
Cai Mep International Terminal Co., Ltd.

"Before starting the Advanced Master program at C-MAT, I was working as a Technical Supervision engineer at Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority, in domain of sea channels` and harbours` capital construction and technical operation. I was specialized in technical management at construction of port structures, hydro technical structures of sea ports; technical and ecology monitoring of dredging, informational and organizing support of USPA`s branches, tender biddings.

Participating at various international congresses, business meetings, panel discussions in Ukraine and in EU, I came to conclusion that implementation of leading European practices in our country will complement to development of efficient mechanisms of interaction between governmental institutions, not only with regard to maritime sector, but to Ukrainian economy in a whole. Thus, I was glad to get an opportunity to attend the course of Maritime Transport Management at University of Antwerp.

During my study at C-MAT, I obtained new logistic managerial and economic skills, understanding of European and international business environments, the legal and regulatory frameworks within which transport firms operate, risk and strategic management and gained knowledge of transport economics and policy at managerial level, global supply chain management. The main focus of C-MAT was put on theory, but the practical aspect is also given attention through numerous interesting guest lectures. Education was conducted with various visits to ports of Belgium and Netherlands, participation in discussions at Antwerp Port Authority, PSA Office etc., which contributed greatly to the overall educational process.

Moreover, C-MAT was a great international experience where intense studies and leisure activities were perfectly compatible with each other. While broadening my knowledge of the maritime industry I had the opportunity to travel all over Europe and had got international experience and new connections in the maritime industry.

Now continuing my work at Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority, with regard to Ukrainian integration into Western European space, I want also to mention that our company is widely using in technical practice modern managerial methods and standards of leading European countries. That’s why, my experience and Second Master`s degree gave me a possibility to learn how to increase profitability of Ukrainian sea ports on the basis of economic industrial experience of the leading European ports, such as Port of Antwerp."

Virginia Oganesian
Senior Engineer of Underwater Hydraulic Structures Service
Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine - State Enterprise “Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority”

"The C-MAT programme was of tremendous value. The ability to meet such a large and diverse number of industry movers and shakers, as we did throughout the course of the program, would not have been possible in any other setting. The constant involvement of industry professionals elevated the course's networking opportunities, provided insight to the various ways in which this degree could be utilized within a professional setting, and opened a number of key opportunities for advancing one's career in the industry."

G; Munjanganja (Zimbabwe)
Trade Assistant
Streamlines NV (Belgium)

"After graduating in Applied Economics and Sciences at the University of Antwerp, I really want to gain further knowledge about the transport sector. The C-MAT programme seemed to be a good opportunity. In the first semester, several courses gave a more theoretical insight in many different aspects of the transport sector: economics, strategy, business environment, financing, policy, technology… To see how companies are approaching these issues in real life, many industry professionals were sharing their experiences and thoughts with us through a company visit or a presentation. These contacts gave also important networking opportunities. In the second semester, students had to make a choice between focusing on aviation or on maritime transport. I chose the former and three really specific courses about aviation (on air transport economics, air transport pricing and airport management) gave us a deep and detailed knowledge about different topics in the sector. On top of that, the ability to study a full year with people from each corner of the world gave me the chance to discover new ideas and thoughts about different issues in transportation. Overall, the C-MAT programme was of high value and I was very pleased to be a student in such an instructive environment."

Thomas Van Asch (Belgian)
PhD-researcher at the University of Antwerp
Maritime and Air Transport Management, major Air Transport