Undergraduate TAS-GLM-DEG-2021
Bachelor of Global Logistics and Maritime Management
A specialist business degree to unlock careers in world trade
Develop a broad understanding of the maritime industry, including ship operations and ports management. Explore relevant business concepts including imports and exports, and international business communication. Joins the industry that moves the world.
Available loans
Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)
Total subjects
24
Price
$43,500
Study method
100% online
Assessments
100% online
Credit available
Yes
Applications Close
- 27 Jun 21
QS RANKING 2021
19
Times Higher Education Ranking 2021
25
Degree structure
Degree details
Upon successful completion of this degree, students should be able to:
- Build broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in global logistics and maritime management as a basis for independent lifelong learning
- Develop cognitive, analytical, and creative skills to analyse consolidate and synthesize knowledge in the global logistics and maritime management domain
- Perform critical thinking and solve diverse and complex problems in the global logistics and maritime management, incorporating social, ethical, regulatory, and global perspectives
- Present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge, concepts and ideas relevant to global logistics and maritime management
- Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for self-directed autonomous learning and professional practice in the global logistics and maritime management context in collaboration with others
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.
- 8 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
- TAS-JNB204 Port and Terminal Management
- TAS-JNB253 Maritime Law
- TAS-JNB260 Maritime Economics
- TAS-JNB261 Ship Operations Management
- 8 subjects from the following majors:
- Maritime Business Management
- Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- 8 UTAS electives
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
Pick your subjects to begin.
Apply for the degree, or enrol directly into a subject. It's up to you!
You can apply for government funding or pay up-front.
This degree has open enrolment subjects which allow you to start without submitting a degree application.
You'll have the option to apply for the degree once you've successfully passed the subjects. In many cases, you'll even gain credit.