Postgraduate TAS-MLO-GCE-2024
Graduate Certificate in Maritime Management
A foundation for future managers in maritime and logistics
Steer your career towards maritime management with key business skills. You’ll study topics including finance and economics. Dive deeper with topics including shipping, port management, and maritime law. Get ready for international trade across the oceans.
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Study method
100% online
Price
From
$11,130
Total subjects
4
Assessments
100% online
Credit available
Yes
Applications Close
- 11 Feb 24
- 07 Jul 24
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Degree structure
Core subjects
Major subjects
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Degree details
What you'll learn
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Synthesise key concepts of the maritime industry to support decision-making in a range of contexts.
- Analyse maritime management issues to support organisational strategies development.
- Communicate maritime management concepts to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
Career opportunities
Entry requirements
Higher education
- An undergraduate degree of an Australian higher education institution or the equivalent standard in any other institution; OR
- Hold a professional qualification such as a Certificate of Competency as a Master Class 1 (Unlimited) or Engineer Class 1/Chief Engineer (Unlimited); OR
- If a first degree or professional qualification is not held, prospective candidates may apply to the Department of Maritime and Logistics Management for consideration. These applicants are assessed on their work experience and current managerial responsibilities.
If you have a cognate educational or work background and are contemplating progressing towards the MBA Maritime Management, we recommend that you consider this program as your starting point. We also recommend that you apply for advanced standing (credit) as you may be eligible for a reduced duration of study in this program.
A cognate undergraduate degree would be in the same or related area eg, maritime management, logistics management, supply chain management, nautical science, marine engineering, maritime engineering (naval architecture, ocean engineering), and business management; or any Bachelor degree with a major in business, logistics management, and supply chain management
Cognate industry experience would be in the fields of maritime, transport, logistics and supply chain.
Credit for previous study or work
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.
Description
The Graduate Certificate in Maritime Management is an ideal program for people who seek to pursue a career in the maritime industry. The maritime industry is at the forefront of international trade with dynamic work environments and provides exciting career opportunities. This program equips graduates with the ability to develop solutions for complex problems faced by the maritime industry.
The program comprises four subjects which provide skills and knowledge in effectively managing maritime business and transport activities. These subjects are designed to enhance students’ managerial and analytical skills to assist their career progression.
The program provides a pathway to the Graduate Diploma of Maritime Management and the MBA in Maritime Management.
Degree structure details
Recommended Study Pattern
For students undertaking full-time study the following study pattern is recommended.
Core Subjects
At least two (2) subjects should be selected from this list of 4 core subjects:
- TAS-JNB517 Management
- TAS-JNB518 Finance for Decision-Making
- TAS-JNB521 Maritime Economics for Managers
- TAS-JNB534 Commercial Ship Management
Option Subjects
The remaining subjects can be selected from a list of option subjects:
- TAS-JNB616 Port Management and Strategy
- TAS-JNB620 Maritime Law
- TAS-JNB626 International Maritime Policy
- TAS-JNB635 Business Analytics and Operations Research
- TAS-JNB739 Strategic Management
The subjects in this course form part of the Master of Business Administration in Maritime Management as well as the Graduate Diploma of Maritime Management
Award Requirements
Satisfactory completion of 4 subjects, as required in the schedule, within 0.5-2 years from commencement.
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