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.

Professional recognition

Graduates of the course are eligible for membership with the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Australia (CILTA)

Open enrolment subjects

Successful completion of four OUA Open Access subjects available in the Bachelor of Global Logistics and Maritime Management schedule.

Higher education

To be eligible for an offer, you must meet the University's General Entry Requirements based on your prior studies and experience.

Secondary education

Applicants are ranked by ATAR and offers made based on the number of places available. In 2019, the lowest ATAR to receive an offer into this course was 65.3. The lowest ATAR to receive an offer may change from year to year based on the number of applications we receive. 

To be eligible for an offer, you must meet the University's General Entry Requirements based on your prior studies and experience. 

VET studies

Applicants who have previously undertaken VET / TAFE studies meet the General Entry Requirements if they have completed a Certificate IV or above. Applicants who have completed a Certificate III (or equivalent overseas qualification) may be eligible for several pre-degree courses. Enquire online for more information.

Work and Life

Applicants seeking admission on the basis of work and life experience must complete a personal competency statement. We are only able to offer students a place in a course where we are satisfied that they have sufficient experience to enable them to succeed in their chosen course.

Special consideration
If your ability to access or participate in education has been affected by circumstances beyond your control, you can apply for special consideration as part of your application. We will consider a range of factors, including economic hardship, serious medical condition or disability.

We can only approve applications for special consideration where we are confident that you have the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in your studies. If your application is not approved, the UTAS admissions team will work with you to find the best alternative pathway to your chosen course. 

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. 

The Australian Maritime College’s three-year Bachelor of Global Logistics and Maritime Management degree is designed to prepare students for management careers in the dynamic and internationally-focused maritime and logistics industries.

This specialist business degree will provide you with high-level expertise and knowledge of maritime business in the global arena, international logistics services and strategies, as well as the structuring, operation and coordination of supply chains. Our program will equip graduates with the ability to contribute substantially to strategic decision making to maintain, enhance and drive these industries now and into the future.

Our Global Logistics and Maritime Management degree is distinctive, proving students will unmatched opportunities to engage directly with leaders from Australian and International maritime and logistics industries. You will learn from highly qualified teaching staff and invited speakers from logistics and maritime professions, industry workshops, and experience frequent site visits to warehouses and seaports.

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. 8 subjects in first year including:
  • 8 compulsory subjects:
    • TAS-JNB154 International Business Communication
    • TAS-JNB156 Introduction to the Maritime Industry
    • TAS-JNB159 Financial Resource Management
    • TAS-JNB160 Exporting and Importing
    • TAS-JNB155 Ship Operations Management
    • TAS-JNB158 International Transport Systems
    • TAS-JNB161 Air Freight Transport
    • TAS-JNB163 Commercial and Transport Law
• Year 2. 8 subjects in the second year:
  • 6 compulsory subjects:
    • TAS-JNB251 International Business Management
    • TAS-JNB253 Maritime Law
    • TAS-JNB225 Logistics Management
    • TAS-JNB250 Chartering & Broking
    • TAS-JNB252 Analytical Methods for Decision Making
    • TAS-JNB258 Warehousing & Distribution
  • 2 breadth (XBR) subjects
• Year 3. 8 subjects in the third year
  • 7 compulsory subjects:
    • TAS-JNB324 Managing People for Competitive Advantage
    • TAS-JNB328 Maritime Economics
    • TAS-JNB357 Global Procurement
    • TAS-JNB325 Port and Terminal Management
    • TAS-JNB330 Supply Chain Management
    • TAS-JNB359 Transport Research Project
    • TAS-JNB360 Strategic Management in Networked Industries
  • 1 general elective UTAS subject

Award Requirements

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

Exit Points

Students who complete:

• Year 1 of the Bachelor of Global Logistics and Maritime Management may be eligible to exit with a Diploma of Global Logistics and Maritime Management
• Year 1 and Year 2 of the Bachelor of Global Logistics and Maritime Management may be eligible to exit with an Associate Degree in Global Logistics and Maritime Management