Bachelor of Global Logistics and Maritime Management

The maritime and the logistics industries underpin international business and world trade. They are a key element in sustainable development, and are tightly interconnected with human society: physically, socially and economically.

As such, it is critical that they are managed by highly trained individuals and teams who can lead the development, implementation and control of sound contemporary management practices.

The Bachelor of Global Logistics and Maritime Management prepares students for management and senior administrative careers in private enterprises, industry organisations and governments. As a graduate of this degree program, you can be confident that the skills, knowledge and networks you’ve acquired through study will allow you to succeed in a diverse range of areas: commercial shipping, ports and terminals, transport, transport policy and administration, freight forwarding, exporting and importing, logistics and supply chains, and other elements of international business.

Our Global Logistics degrees prepare students for management and senior administrative careers in private enterprises, industry organisations and governments.

Employment outlook for maritime professionals is growing, with skilled graduates in global demand.

• National Employment projections in Marine Transport professionals is expected to grow between now and 2024*
• More than 15,000 jobs are expected to be created in Australia as part of the continuous Naval Shipbuilding Program over the next 50 years.

*Job Outlook, Australian Government

Professional recognition

Our long-standing links with industry ensure that our programs are relevant to you as a graduate while meeting the needs of employers and the broader maritime industry. Each AMC program is informed by an Industry Advisory Committee. Membership of the advisory committee includes industry leaders, associations and past graduates.

Graduates of the program are eligible for credit exemption when pursuing the professional qualification from the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS).

Graduates may be eligible to receive a professional certification awarded by the International Association of Maritime and Port Executives (IAMPE) USA.

Higher education via OUA

Successful completion of any 4 OUA open access subjects of study at the equivalent AQF level, unless otherwise specified

Higher education

• Successful completion of 2 undergraduate subjects (2 x 12.5cp minimum) within Associate Degree level program or higher; OR
• Completed DUS (Diploma of University Studies) any pathway or equivalent; OR
• Completed UPP (University Preparation Program) or equivalent.

Secondary education

 ATAR: 65 or higher

VET studies

Successful completion of certificate IV or higher

Work and Life

Significant and sustained work experience (at least 5 years’ experience in any field). Refer any applicants who do not clearly meet the required experience level, or those in a slightly different field to UTAS

The University of Tasmania grants credit and recognition of prior learning that may include formal and/or informal prior learning. More information is available here.

https://www.utas.edu.au/study/apply/admission-requirements/recognition-of-prior-learning

The Bachelor of Global Logistics and Maritime Management provides graduates with high-level expertise and knowledge to understand the maritime business in the global arena, the world-wide spanning logistics services and strategies, as well as the structuring, operation and coordination of supply chains. The maritime and logistics industries underpin international business and world trade, a key element in sustainable development. These industries are tightly interconnected with human society; physically, socially and economically. As such their management is critical, requiring highly trained individuals and teams to lead the development, implementation and control of sound contemporary management practices.

The Bachelor of Global Logistics and Maritime Management is a nested programme that includes entry and exit award for the Diploma of Global Logistics and Maritime Management and the Associate Degree (Global Logistics and Maritime Management). It gives students the flexibility and choice to match employment prospects and career progression with personal goals and circumstances. The program is designed to introduce a diverse range of students (school leavers, nationally, linguistically, and experientially) to the key topics required to understand, and operate effectively in, the maritime and logistics industries. This requires a mix of field specific topics and business topics tailored to the context of the maritime and logistics industries. This mix is unusual in the higher education market and attracts students from across the world to this program to both attend the on-campus delivery and to the distance offering. The application of problem solving and communications skills within a diverse student cohort also offers a significant opportunity for the student to develop a set of marketable work skills alongside topic specific knowledge. While exposing students to the key components of the maritime industry, the program offers three majors i.e. Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Maritime Technology Management and Maritime Business Management for students to choose.

With a focus on an applied approach to these critical areas, centred on strategic and analytical thinking and decision-making skills, the curriculum for this program provides a unique educational experience with high level of relevance to specific global shipping and logistics industries. This Bachelor program is tailored to meet industry needs, thereby providing graduates with real advantage in the job market. The program aims to produce graduates able to contribute substantially to strategic decision making to maintain, enhance and drive these industries now and into the future.

Recommended Study Pattern

For students undertaking full-time study the following study pattern is recommended. If students are undertaking part-time study, we recommend that students complete all first year compulsory subjects prior to completing elective subjects to maximise success.

Year 1

• 4 core subjects including:
  • TAS-JNB154 International Business Communication
  • TAS-JNB156 Introduction to the Maritime Industry
  • TAS-JNB160 Exporting and Importing
  • TAS-JNB163 Commercial and Transport Law

Choose one of the following Major Areas

• 2 core subjects from Logistics and Supply Chain Management
  • TAS-JNB158 International Transport Systems
  • TAS-JNB161 Air Freight Transport
• 2 core subjects from Maritime Business Management
  • TAS-BEA140 Data Analysis for Business
  • TAS-BFA103 Accountability and Accounting
• 2 UTAS Electives

Year 2.

• 4 core subjects including: 
  • TAS-JNB204 Port and Terminal Management
  • TAS-JNB253 Maritime Law
  • TAS-JNB260 Maritime Economics
  • TAS-JNB261 Ship Operations Management

Choose one of the following Major Areas

• 2 core subjects from Logistics and Supply Chain Management
  • TAS-JNB225 Logistics Management
  • TAS-JNB258 Warehousing and Distribution
• 2 core subjects from Maritime Business Management
  • TAS-JNB251 International Business Management
  • TAS-JNB262 Resilience in the Face of Emergencies
• 2 UTAS Electives

Year 3

Choose one of the following Major Areas

• 4 core subjects from Logistics and Supply Chain Management
  • TAS-JNB330 Supply Chain Management
  • TAS-JNB357 Global Procurement
  • TAS-JNB359 Transport Research Project
  • TAS-JNB364 International Freight Management
• 4 core subjects from Maritime Business Management
  • TAS-JNB324 Managing People for Competitive Advantage
  • TAS-JNB359 Transport Research Project
  • TAS-JNB360 Strategic Management in Networked Industries
  • TAS-JNB365 Ship Chartering
• 4 UTAS Electives

Award Requirements

Satisfactory completion of 24 subjects, as required in the schedule, within 3-7 years from commencement.

Exit Points

Students will be permitted to exit the course and graduate with the following exit award where the requirements of the exit award have been met.

• P1E Diploma of Global Logistics and Maritime Logistics Management
• P2E Associate Degree in Global Logistics and Maritime Logistics Management