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- 25 Jun 23
Australia’s fourth oldest university, the University of Tasmania, is highly regarded internationally for teaching and academic excellence. The university offers more than 100 undergraduate degrees and more than 50 postgraduate programs across a range of disciplines. The university offers students a diverse range of opportunities, the chance to learn from leading experts, and excellent preparation for their future careers.
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Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Facilitate managerial decision making utilising business management concepts, processes, and skills in a range of maritime sectors.
- Solve maritime management problems using state-of-the-art managerial innovations, technologies, and shipping practices.
- Present maritime management solutions using a range of sources to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
Higher education
Maritime & Logistics or Shipping Operations
- Successful completion of an Australian Associate Degree degree or equivalent (or higher) AND at least two years' work experience; OR
- A Graduate Certificate in Maritime Management; OR
Maritime Technology
- An undergraduate degree in engineering; OR
- A Graduate Certificate in Engineering
Work and Life
Maritime & Logistics or Shipping Operations
- A professional qualification such as a Certificate of Competency as a Master Class 1 (Unlimited) or Engineer Class 1/Chief Engineer (Unlimited) AND at least two years' work experience;
Maritime Technology
- A professional qualification in engineering such as a Certificate of Competency Chief Engineer or Engineer Class 2
If a first degree or professional qualification is not held, candidates may apply to the Department of Maritime and Logistics Management for consideration of their eligibility. These applicants are assessed on their work experience, other qualifications and current managerial responsibilities.
Refer to College
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. https://www.utas.edu.au/study/apply/admission-requirements/recognition-of-prior-learning
The Graduate Diploma of Maritime Management is an ideal management course for people seeking to acquire specific management skills appropriate for the maritime industry. The course provides graduates with the extensive knowledge and analytical skills required to meet challenges facing the maritime industry and to enhance their career opportunities in management positions in the industry.
The maritime industry is at the forefront of international trade for sustainable development and is an exciting, dynamic, and challenging industry in which to work. The Graduate Diploma of Maritime Management course consists of 8 units that provide practical and applied knowledge suitable for both higher level professional and managerial roles. The course helps graduates develop a holistic and analytical perspective of the industry and equips them to develop solutions for complex issues faced by both domestic and international maritime business activities.
This Graduate Diploma course provides a pathway to the MBA in Maritime Management.
Recommended Study Pattern
Students will complete eight units but the units that students will complete will depend on whether students are assessed as having a cognate or non-cognate background.
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
A Cognate industry experience would be in the fields of maritime, transport, logistics and supply chain.
For students undertaking full-time study the following study pattern is recommended.
Non-cognate Option (for students without prior study in the discipline)
Completion of 4 core subjects from the schedule below.
- TAS-JNB517 Management
- TAS-JNB518 Finance for Decision-Making
- TAS-JNB521 Maritime Economics for Managers
- TAS-JNB534 Commercial Ship Management
Completion of 2 core option subjects from the schedule below.
- TAS-JNB608 Research Methods
- TAS-JNB620 Maritime Law
- TAS-JNB626 International Maritime Policy
- TAS-JNB635 Business Analytics and Operations Research
- TAS-JNB701 Maritime Logistics Informatics
- TAS-JNB739 Strategic Management
Completion of 2 subjects from one of the 3 specialisations below. Students cannot choose specialisation subjects across different specialisations.
Maritime Logistics
- TAS-JNB512 International Trade
- TAS-JNB522 Business Logistics
- TAS-JNB616 Port Management and Strategy
- TAS-JNB624 Supply Chain Management
Maritime Technology
- TAS-JEE504 Principles of Naval Architecture
- TAS-JEE523 Design of Marine Machinery Systems
- TAS-JND612 Marine Superintendency
- TAS-JND613 Marine Surveying and Inspection
Shipping Operations
- TAS-JNB616 Port Management and Strategy
- TAS-JND503 Maritime Safety
- TAS-JND517 Harbour Operations and Services
- TAS-JND613 Marine Surveying and Inspection
Cognate Option (for students with prior Bachelor level study in the discipline)
Completion of 4 core subjects from the schedule below.
- TAS-JNB608 Research Methods
- TAS-JNB620 Maritime Law
- TAS-JNB626 International Maritime Policy
- TAS-JNB635 Business Analytics and Operations Research
- TAS-JNB701 Maritime Logistics Informatics
- TAS-JNB739 Strategic Management
Completion of 4 subjects from one of the 3 specialisations below.
Maritime Logistics
- TAS-JNB512 International Trade
- TAS-JNB522 Business Logistics
- TAS-JNB616 Port Management and Strategy
- TAS-JNB624 Supply Chain Management
Maritime Technology
- TAS-JEE504 Principles of Naval Architecture
- TAS-JEE523 Design of Marine Machinery Systems
- TAS-JND612 Marine Superintendency
- TAS-JND613 Marine Surveying and Inspection
Shipping Operations
- TAS-JNB616 Port Management and Strategy
- TAS-JND503 Maritime Safety
- TAS-JND517 Harbour Operations and Services
- TAS-JND613 Marine Surveying and Inspection
Award Requirements
Successful completion of 8 subjects as outlined in the recommended study pattern within 1-3 years, from the time of first enrollment.
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