Master of Business Administration in Maritime Management

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

1. Plan and develop organisational strategies for the maritime industry using business management concepts, processes and skills.
2. Lead decision making in maritime industry organisations using advanced knowledge in maritime logistics, maritime technologies, and shipping operations.
3. Develop and evaluate maritime management solutions to complex problems faced by the maritime industry.
4. Conduct a research or industry-based project to advance the knowledge and practices for maritime management.
5. Manage communications across organisational teams, customers and business partners to support business outcomes in maritime management contexts.

Higher education

The College of Sciences and Engineering may accept as a candidate for the Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Maritime Management a person who has:

• An undergraduate degree of an Australian higher education institution or the equivalent standard in any other institution and at least two years' work experience (NOTE 1.); or,

• A Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Maritime Management or a related discipline; 

• Applicants intending to undertake Maritime Technology Specialisation must have:

An undergraduate degree in engineering; or

A Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Engineering; or

A professional qualification in engineering such as a Certificate of Competency Chief Engineer or Engineer Class 2.

NOTE: An applicant lacking the requirement of at least two year’s work experience will normally need to complete Graduate Certificate in Maritime Management before being admitted to MBA in Maritime Management. In some instances, however, students may be admitted directly to MBA in Maritime Management but will still need to successfully complete all four subjects in their first semester of enrolment (i.e. the equivalent of Graduate Certificate in Maritime Management) in order to be allowed to continue in the course.

Work and Life

• A professional qualification such as a Certificate of Competency as a Master Class 1 (Unlimited) or Chief Engineer and at least two years' work experience; or,

• If a first degree or professional qualification is not held, candidates may apply to the Department of Maritime and Logistics Management for consideration as a candidate. These applicants are assessed on their work experience, current managerial responsibilities and any other qualifications.

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 Master of Business Administration (MBA) is designed for students who seek to acquire specific management skills and knowledge appropriate for the maritime industry. The course equips students with a high level of understanding of the maritime industry and provides the foundation for graduates to undertake middle and senior management positions.

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 MBA course provides a unique educational experience with a focus on an applied approach to the maritime industry, centred on strategic and analytical thinking. The MBA provides industry focused learning outcomes by applying business principles such as management and finance to the maritime industry, and a strategic perspective to international issues relating to maritime management. The MBA aims to produce inter-culturally competent graduates who are able to contribute substantially to the sustainability of the maritime industry in senior decision-making roles. 

The MBA in Maritime Management has three specialisations: Maritime Logistics, Maritime Technology, and Shipping Operations. The specialisations attract students and industry professionals who are keen to explore the theory and practice of business logistics and supply chain management, business operations and technology in the context of maritime industry. The specialisations provide opportunities for students to apply managerial expertise in different sectors of the maritime industry.

The MBA in Maritime Management is a nested course that includes entry and exist awards for the Graduate Certificate in Maritime Management and the Graduate Diploma of Maritime Management. These pathway courses provide students with the flexibility and choice to match their employment prospects and career/learning progression with personal goals and circumstances.

Recommended Study Pattern

The Master of Business Administration in Maritime Management includes the following options:

• 2-year (16 subjects) MBAMarMgt - this is the default course option for students who have not completed prior study or work experience in a related (cognate) area.
• 1.5-year (12 subjects) MBAMarMgt - this is the default course option for students who have completed prior study or work experience in a related (cognate) area

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.

All students will have the flexibility of developing their research training through either a dissertation or an Industry project.

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

Year 1

8 core subjects including:

• TAS-JNB517 Management
• TAS-JNB518 Finance for Decision-Making
• TAS-JNB521 Maritime Economics for Managers
• TAS-JNB534 Commercial Ship Management
• TAS-JNB620 Maritime Law
• TAS-JNB626 International Maritime Policy
• TAS-JNB635 Business Analytics and Operations Research
• TAS-JNB739 Strategic Management

Year 2

4 subjects from one of the following Specialisations:

Maritime Logistics

• TAS-JNB512 International Trade
• TAS-JNB522 Business Logistics
• TAS-JNB616 Port Management and Strategy
• TAS-JNB624 Supply Chain Management

Maritime Technology (note this specialisation requires Engineering qualifications)

• 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

4 subjects from Research or Project options

Dissertation option

• TAS-JNB608 Research Methods
• TAS-JNB718 Dissertation Part 1/3
• TAS-JNB721 Dissertation Part 2/3
• TAS-JNB722 Dissertation Part 3/3

Industry Project option

• TAS-JNB608 Research Methods
• TAS-JNB701 Maritime Logistics Informatics
• TAS-JNB728 Industry Research Project
• TAS-JNB735 Knowledge Management

Award Requirements

Satisfactory completion of 16 subjects, as required in the schedule, within 2-5 years from commencement.