Bachelor of Global Logistics and Maritime Management

Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

1. Apply the underlying principles, concepts and analytical skills in logistics and maritime management to facilitate business decision-making.
2. Analyse business practices in diverse logistics and maritime management contexts to generate sustainable solutions.
3. Solve diverse and complex problems in the logistics and maritime management arena using methodologies guided by social, ethical, regulatory, technological and global perspectives.
4. Communicate logistics and maritime management solutions in diverse cultural contexts using various methods and formats to a range of audiences.

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.

Eight (8) Core Subjects:

Year 1

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

Year 2

• TAS-JNB204 Port and Terminal Management
• TAS-JNB253 Maritime Law
• TAS-JNB260 Maritime Economics
• TAS-JNB261 Ship Operations Management

Major: Choose One (1) of the following Majors:

Logistics and Supply Chain Management:

Year 1

• TAS-JNB158 International Transport Systems
• TAS-JNB161 Air Freight Transport

Year 2

• TAS-JNB225 Logistics Management
• TAS-JNB258 Warehousing and Distribution

Year 3

• TAS-JNB330 Supply Chain Management
• TAS-JNB357 Global Procurement
• TAS-JNB359 Transport Research Project
• TAS-JNB364 International Freight Management

Maritime Business Management:

Year 1

• TAS-BEA140 Data Analysis for Business
• TAS-BFA103 Accountability and Accounting

Year 2

• TAS-JNB251 International Business Management
• TAS-JNB262 Applied Organisational Resilience: Crisis, Continuity and Security Management

Year 3

• TAS-JNB324 Managing People for Competitive Advantage
• TAS-JNB359 Transport Research Project
• TAS-JNB360 Strategic Management in Networked Industries
• TAS-JNB365 Ship Chartering

Eight (8) UTAS Electives

Award requirements

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

Choose your subjects

Majors

Logistics and Supply Chain Management

The Logistics and Supply Chain Management major aims to provide students with a holistic perspective of the interdependencies in logistics and international trade. It provides students with background knowledge of critical elements of the international logistics and supply chain management enabling problem-solving skills to be applied to key industry issues.

The major will furnish prospective early-career administrators and managers with a solid foundation in international logistics and freight management. The major provides the necessary grounding in international logistics so that the theoretical and practical elements of the freight management and transport industries are appropriately applied to enable effective decision-making within a complex supply chain system. By developing critical analytical skills within the industry context, students will be able to contribute to industry growth and sustainability. 

We offer our students a wide range of strong links to diverse industry sectors where logistics and supply chain activities are involved, such as retailing, manufacturing, agriculture, aquaculture, forestry, mining, and tourism, shipping, ports, transport and logistics, and industry associations in Tasmania and interstate. Besides, we have been conducting logistics and supply chain research projects related to aquaculture, offshore energy and agriculture, funded by the Blue Economy CRC, the Australian Research Council, and the Department of Agriculture Water and Environment. Our strong engagement with industries and research outcomes enhance the quality of curriculum and enrich students’ learning experience.  

Maritime Business Management

The Maritime Business Management major aims to provide students with core business principles with learning that is specific to maritime management. It also covers the knowledge and practices of relevant maritime businesses. With a focus on delivering practical learning experiences, centred on strategic and analytical thinking and decision-making skills, this major will equip students with a specialist business skillset and an in-depth appreciation of the issues confronting the maritime industries.

Exit points

Students will be permitted to exit the program 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

Degrees are usually made up of core subjects and electives. Some degrees include a choice of majors, so you can focus your studies on a specialisation.

This list is a general overview. Download the full Degree Guide for more information.

• Core Subjects

• Logistics and Supply Chain Management

• Maritime Business Management

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Indicative total fee $42,110

The amounts shown here are indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.

Fees may vary depending on:

• the subjects you choose
• credit from previous work experience
• your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.

To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.

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• Partially completed an undergraduate program at Diploma level or higher (or equivalent). Applicants must have completed at least two subjects of study (equivalent to 25 University of Tasmania credit points). If an applicant has failed any subjects, the application may be subject to further review before an offer is made; OR
• Completed the University of Tasmania University Preparation Program (or an equivalent qualification offered by an Australian university).

Successful completion of any two (2) OUA open access subjects of study (equivalent to 25 UTAS credit points) at the equivalent AQF level, unless otherwise specified

Applicants are ranked by ATAR and offers are made based on the number of places available. In 2024, the lowest ATAR to receive an offer into this course was 65.35. The lowest ATAR to receive an offer may change from year to year based on the number of applications we receive.

Applicants who have recently completed senior secondary studies but have not received an ATAR may still be eligible for admission. We will consider your individual subject results on a case-by-case basis when we assess your application.

Completed a Certificate IV (or equivalent) in any discipline

Applicants without senior secondary, tertiary or VET / TAFE study can complete a personal competency statement.

Applicants may be eligible for an offer if they have relevant work and / or life experiences which demonstrate a capacity to succeed in this program.

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.