This particular directive of the Postgraduate Degree Program (D.S.T.T.) mainly contemplates shipping, business and law. The directive is primarily geared towards law school graduates who wish to acquire an in depth knowledge in shipping law and sciences related to shipping. It is geared towards graduates of other disciplines as well, who demonstrate experience or knowledge in these particular scientific areas of study. The science of shipping comprises the focal point of the program. Hence, this particular program offers a significant number of courses concerning shipping law. Simultaneously, however a significant number of courses concerning shipping economics and administration of shipping businesses are offered. The combination of law courses and economic courses concerning the operation of a shipping business constitutes the key element that differentiates this postgraduate degree program from all others.