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The Graduate Certificate in Maritime Management is an ideal program for people who seek to pursue a career in the maritime industry. The maritime industry is at the forefront of international trade with dynamic work environments and provides exciting career opportunities. This program equips graduates with the ability to develop solutions for complex problems faced by the maritime industry.The program comprises four subjects which provide skills and knowledge in effectively managing maritime business and transport activities. These subjects are designed to enhance students’ managerial and analytical skills to assist their career progression.The program provides a pathway to the Graduate Diploma of Maritime Management and the MBA in Maritime Management.

Steer your career towards maritime management with key business skills. You’ll study topics including finance and economics. Dive deeper with topics including shipping, port management, and maritime law. Get ready for international trade across the oceans.

Graduate Certificate in Maritime Management

The Graduate Certificate in Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management is designed for people who wish to seek professional careers in logistics and supply chain management that are in high demand globally in different industries. The program equips students with knowledge and skills in managing logistics planning and operations, development of logistics strategies, and management of supply chain functions.In the evolving global business economy, businesses enhance and transform their logistics and supply chain systems to gain competitive advantage. With global supply chains evolving and expanding constantly, the understanding of how to develop and implement sustainable, effective, and efficient logistics and supply chain management strategies is key to the success of businesses in any industries. The Graduate Certificate in Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management, consisting of 4 units of study, prepares students with the knowledge of theories, concepts, principles and practice in logistics and supply chain management. It also develops graduates’ analytical skills to develop solutions for real-world problems in logistics and supply chain management.This Graduate Certificate course provides a pathway to the Graduate Diploma of Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management and the Master of Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management to accommodate students’ employment prospects and career/learning progression.

Get ready for roles in this essential and high-demand business activity. Explore the nature and importance of logistics. Breakdown the sequence of key events in supply chain management. Prepare for sustainable operations on a global scale.

Graduate Certificate in Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Logistics Management

Supply Chain and Logistics Management

Supply Chain Management

Warehousing and Distribution

Introduction to the Maritime Industry

Port and Terminal Management

Special Topics in Logistics and Maritime Management

International Freight Management

Global Procurement

Ship Operations Management

This subject provides you with a broad appreciation of the nature and importance of logistics activities, and introduces you to the most important concepts, principles, tools, and analytical skills used by logistics managers. It enables you to understand the key components of an integrated logistics system, such as procurement, inventory management, transport, warehousing, and customer services, whilst viewing the system synergistically. Central to an integrated logistics system is the customers: by studying the trade-offs between customer services and costs discussed in this subject, you will be able to contribute positively to the logistics management activities in any organisation.

This subject provides a broad appreciation of the nature and importance of logistics activities and an understanding of the key concepts and tools used by logistics managers. The subject enables an examination of the key components of an integrated logistics system, such as inventory management and transport, whilst viewing the system holistically. Central to an integrated logistics system is the customer; by studying the trade-offs between customer service and costs in this subject, you will be able to contribute positively to the decision-making in the logistics management activities in any company.

Business Logistics

This subject provides students with a good understanding of individual sectors in the maritime industry. It introduces the maritime industry’s history, maritime geography and the concept of maritime transport in facilitating international trade. This subject covers various maritime sectors such as shipping, shipbuilding, repairs and maintenance, ports, offshore energy, maritime tourism, maritime governance and defence and Law enforcement. Finally, key contemporary issues related to the maritime industry are addressed.

The aim of this subject is to examine the processes, functions and strategies required by organisations to acquire goods, services and equipment from other organisations. The subject covers three broad dimensions of the procurement function within organisations. Firstly, the subject familiarises you with the procurement processes employed by organisations in both the public and private sectors. Secondly, the subject discusses strategic decision-making in a range of procurement-related issues that have a direct impact on how an organisation operates. Thirdly, the subject examines the supplier-related tasks of purchasing professionals, including supplier selection and management.

This subject will provide you with an understanding of how organisations manage the supply chain and logistics processes associated with manufactured and purchased goods, ensuring the successful flow of materials between organisations and external suppliers. The logistics aspects and methodologies you will be exposed to include manufacturing demand planning, inventory and stock control, packaging, warehousing, distribution networks, transportation, value chains and managing supplier relationships. You will also consider how current and future use of technologies and automated processes in the logistics environment can be utilised to achieve logistics improvements for the organisation. In conjunction with the discipline theory, this subject builds on concepts of learning through practice in Year 1 of study by introducing you to more complex learning experiences. You will be introduced to:- discipline-based skills and knowledge in dynamic practice situations. This will include authentic and purposeful, industry-related experiences - concepts of managing effective relationships and communicating with others - the development and use of adaptive leadership skills and how these skills relate to innovative and entrepreneurial practice- the nature of responsible, accountable and reflective workplace skills, and creative and critical thinking relevant to para-professional practice.You will exercise self-awareness, initiative and judgement to manage yourself and professional relationships effectively. The application of tacit knowledge and capabilities will be reflected in a Practice Manual.

Trace the flow of goods from warehouse to destination. You’ll explore business networks and technologies that move materials from the point of origin to the point of consumption. Topics include inventory, warehousing, packaging, and more.

This subject introduces students to the best management practices for dealing with the ship-shore interface and will provide the skills and knowledge necessary to assume an operations management role. Topics covered include: the role of port authorities and legislative matters; the regulations and codes governing vessel operations within a port; Harbour Master&#39;s powers and Harbour Master&#39;s Directions; the technical aspects of port operations, including mooring, berthing and anchoring operations, cargo handling equipment and storage, handling and transfer of various cargo types; environmental and safety aspects of port operations.

Harbour Operations and Services

The subject familiarises you with the complex logistical requirements resulting from digital business and e-commerce. The subject starts by examining the emerging business practices, systems, and technologies, which enable order fulfilment in this rapidly evolving space. It then examines how the functions of materials handling and transportation provide crucial digital business and e-commerce value through supply chain collaboration. Along the way, the subject also examines the logistics strategies, operations and infrastructure needed to meet the growing challenge of customer satisfaction in digital business and e-commerce distribution activities. By the end of the subject, you will be better prepared to apply logistical knowledge to support and make improvements in digital business and e-commerce.This subject has linkages to JNB522 Business Logistics, and JNB624 Supply Chain Management. Knowledge from the two subject can be brought into play as you go through this subject study.

eCommerce Logistics Management

The Dissertation subjects are designed to provide high-level business research skills to final year students who have a personal interest in research. The dissertation builds on a number of disciplines studied in the program and on the awareness of issues that the maritime and logistics industries face globally, in part due to the intense competition and increasing customer demands. Successful completion of this subject requires prior knowledge of research methods.A dissertation is equivalent to three subjects of coursework. The dissertation is to be completed over two or more semesters, after completion of the Research Methods subject.The dissertation program consists of three parts with individual subject codes as follows:• Dissertation Part 1/3 (TAS-JNB718): Research proposal development and literature review• Dissertation Part 2/3 (TAS-JNB721): Data collection and analysis• Dissertation Part 3/3 (TAS-JNB722): Report writing and presentationThe three subjects are interdependent and must be taken as one integrated subject under the designation of dissertation. They must be completed sequentially throughout the semester(s) and not as normal subjects which are assessed at the end of the semester. There will be no grade for each individual subject; instead, a grade of XX is shown for Parts 1 (TAS-JNB718) and 2 (TAS-JNB721). The three subjects will be assessed as one dissertation subject and awarded one overall grade shown for Part 3 (TAS-JNB722) after the examination of the dissertation. There are no set study guides or materials for the dissertation.In this subject you will be guided, through the supervisory process, to conduct research that is of theoretical and practical significance value to business management. Once the research problem has been selected, a supervisor will be assigned to you to assist you ensure that the problem is clearly defined, the appropriate research methods and techniques are used and the expected research outcomes are produced within an established timeframe. It is very important for you to keep up with the research schedule and manage your time wisely so that the dissertation can be submitted on time and be of good quality.To facilitate the learning process, you are provided in this Subject Outline with clear statements of the aims of the subject as well as the expected learning outcomes and how these will be accomplished through the learning and assessment processes. As the subject unfolds, you will learn a range of research skills and management skills that you can confidently use in your future career development to conduct business research of high quality.

Dissertation Part 3/3

The Dissertation subjects are designed to provide high-level business research skills to final year students who have a personal interest in research. The dissertation builds on a number of disciplines studied in the program and on the awareness of issues that the maritime and logistics industries face globally, in part due to the intense competition and increasing customer demands. Successful completion of this subject requires prior knowledge of research methods.A dissertation is equivalent to three subjects of coursework. The dissertation is to be completed over two or more semesters, after completion of the Research Methods subject.The dissertation program consists of three parts with individual subject codes as follows:• Dissertation Part 1/3 (TAS-JNB718): Research proposal development and literature review• Dissertation Part 2/3 (TAS-JNB721): Data collection and analysis• Dissertation Part 3/3 (TAS-JNB722): Report writing and presentationThe three subjects are interdependent and must be taken as one integrated subject under the designation of dissertation. They must be completed sequentially throughout the semester(s) and not as normal subjects which are assessed at the end of the semester. There will be no grade for each individual subject; instead, a grade of XX is shown for Parts 1 (TAS-JNB718) and 2 (TAS-JNB721). The three subjects will be assessed as one dissertation subject and awarded one overall grade shown for Part 3 (TAS-JNB722) after the examination of the dissertation. There are no set study guides or materials for the dissertationIn this subject you will be guided, through the supervisory process, to conduct research that is of theoretical and practical significance value to business management. Once the research problem has been selected, a supervisor will be assigned to you to assist you ensure that the problem is clearly defined, the appropriate research methods and techniques are used and the expected research outcomes are produced within an established timeframe. It is very important for you to keep up with the research schedule and manage your time wisely so that the dissertation can be submitted on time and be of good quality.To facilitate the learning process, you are provided in this Subject Outline with clear statements of the aims of the subject as well as the expected learning outcomes and how these will be accomplished through the learning and assessment processes. As the subject unfolds, you will learn a range of research skills and management skills that you can confidently use in your future career development to conduct business research of high quality.

Dissertation Part 2/3

The Dissertation subjects are designed to provide high-level business research skills to final year students who have a personal interest in research. The dissertation builds on a number of disciplines studied in the program and on the awareness of issues that the maritime and logistics industries face globally, in part due to the intense competition and increasing customer demands. Successful completion of this subject requires prior knowledge of research methods.A dissertation is equivalent to three subjects of coursework. The dissertation is to be completed over two or more semesters, after completion of the Research Methods subject.The dissertation program consists of three parts with individual subject codes as follows:• Dissertation Part 1/3 (TAS-JNB718): Research proposal development and literature review• Dissertation Part 2/3 (TAS-JNB721): Data collection and analysis• Dissertation Part 3/3 (TAS-JNB722): Report writing and presentationThe three subjects are interdependent and must be taken as one integrated subject under the designation of dissertation. They must be completed sequentially throughout the semester(s) and not as normal subjects which are assessed at the end of the semester. There will be no grade for each individual subject; instead, a grade of XX is shown for Parts 1 (TAS-JNB718) and 2 (TAS-JNB721). The three subjects will be assessed as one dissertation subject and awarded one overall grade shown for Part 3 (TAS-JNB722) after the examination of the dissertation. There are no set study guides or materials for the dissertation.In this subject you will be guided, through the supervisory process, to conduct research that is of theoretical and practical significance value to business management. Once the research problem has been selected, a supervisor will be assigned to you to assist you ensure that the problem is clearly defined, the appropriate research methods and techniques are used and the expected research outcomes are produced within an established timeframe. It is very important for you to keep up with the research schedule and manage your time wisely so that the dissertation can be submitted on time and be of good quality.To facilitate the learning process, you are provided in this Subject Outline with clear statements of the aims of the subject as well as the expected learning outcomes and how these will be accomplished through the learning and assessment processes. As the subject unfolds, you will learn a range of research skills and management skills that you can confidently use in your future career development to conduct business research of high quality.

Dissertation Part 1/3

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