Diploma of Global Logistics and Maritime Management

The Diploma of Global Logistics and Maritime Management is designed to prepare students for management and administrative careers in private enterprise, industry organisations and government in the areas of commercial shipping, ports and terminals, transport policy and administration, freight forwarding, and exporting and importing.

Open enrolment subjects

Successful completion of any two Open Access OUA subjects within the course schedule will qualify an applicant for admission into this degree.

Higher education

Applicants who have previously undertaken higher education studies meet the General Entry Requirements if they:

• Have completed the UTAS University Preparation Program or an equivalent enabling program offered by another Australian university; or
• Have completed a course at Diploma level or above at any Australian higher education provider (or equivalent overseas qualification); or
• Have partially completed a course at Associate Degree level or higher at any Australian higher education provider (or have partially completed an equivalent overseas qualification). Applicants must have completed the equivalent of at least two units of study (equivalent to 25 UTAS credit points). If an applicant has failed any units the application may be subject to further review before an offer is made.

If an applicant has been excluded or suspended, whether permanently or temporarily, from any tertiary institution, in Australia or elsewhere, all details of the exclusion or suspension must be included in the application. Further information is available from the Readmission website.

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 51.35. The lowest ATAR to receive an offer may change from year to year based on the number of applications we receive. All other domestic applicants To be eligible for an offer, you must meet the University's General Entry Requirements based on your prior studies and experience. 

Work and Life

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 Diploma of Global Logistics and Maritime Management has been developed to provide students with contemporary business expertise for careers in management and administration in the maritime and logistics industries and related areas. 

This course also provides a pathway into the:

• Associate Degree in Global Logistics and Maritime Management
• Bachelor of Global Logistics and Maritime Management

Recommended Study Pattern

For students undertaking full-time study the following study pattern is recommended.

• 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

Award Requirements

Satisfactory completion of 8 subjects, as required in the schedule, within 3 years from commencement.