Master of Business Administration (Maritime and Logistics Management)

With logistics the fastest growing industry globally, there are many possibilities for you to choose.

The organisations connected with the maritime and logistics industries are very diverse, including for instance large private companies, entrepreneurial start-ups and government entities. The diversity creates many opportunities for your career progression, both globally and domestically. For example, the maritime industry includes ports, shipping companies, stevedores and tourism and the logistics industry encompasses warehousing, road freight, air freight, freight forwarding and distribution.

Many organisations may have a primary focus on manufacturing or international business, which will necessitate that they have internal departments involved in logistics, supply chain management and international trade, creating more opportunities. 

Professional recognition

Graduates may be eligible for membership of professional industry bodies such as:

• Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport
• Supply Chain & Logistics Association of Australia
• Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers
   

Open enrolment subjects

Successful completion of four OUA Open Access subjects available in this Master of Business Administration (Maritime and Logistics Management) schedule.

Higher education

An undergraduate degree of an Australian higher education institution or the equivalent standard in any other institution and at least two years' work experience or a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Maritime and Logistics Management.

VET studies

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.

Work and Life

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.

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 Master of Business Administration (Maritime and Logistics Management) is a complete management course for people wishing to acquire specific management skills appropriate for the maritime and logistics industries. The maritime and logistics industries are at the forefront of international trade and are exciting, dynamic and challenging industries in which to work.

Our course equips managers to develop solutions for complex issues faced by both domestic and international business activities. It provides practical and applied knowledge suitable for both higher level professional and managerial roles. Subjects studied include both specialised units, such as port management and business logistics in addition to more traditional MBA units such as strategic management and finance. 

The course provides an opportunity to enhance your managerial knowledge, skills and analytical abilities to assist your career progression to more senior roles.

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 compulsory subjects prior to completing elective subjects to maximise success.

• Students completing the MBA need to complete the core subjects and either the coursework or dissertation pathway:
  • Core subjects. Complete three core subjects
    • TAS-JNB522 Business Logistics
    • TAS-JNB517 Management
    • TAS-JNB518 Finance for Decision-Making
  • Coursework Pathway
    • Degree elective subjects 1. Complete one elective subject from the following options
      • TAS-JNB521 Maritime Economics for Managers
      • TAS-JNB520 Maritime Law
      • TAS-JNB516 Port Management and Strategy
      • TAS-JNB526 International Maritime Policy
    • Degree elective subjects 2. Complete eight subjects chosen from the available subject options:
      • TAS-JNB508 Research Methods
      • TAS-JNB512 International Trade
      • TAS-JNB513 International Human Resource Management
      • TAS-JNB514 Transformational Leadership
      • TAS-JNB515 Knowledge Management
      • TAS-JNB516 Port Management and Strategy
      • TAS-JNB519 Strategic Management
      • TAS-JNB520 Maritime Law
      • TAS-JNB521 Maritime Economics for Managers
      • TAS-JNB523 Services Marketing
      • TAS-JNB524 Supply Chain Management
      • TAS-JNB526 International Maritime Policy
      • TAS-JNB534 Commercial Ship Management
      • TAS-JNB728 Industry Research Project
  • Dissertation Pathway
    • ​Dissertation. 
      • Complete a dissertation (equivalent to three coursework units). Students should contact the Course Coordinator prior to enrolment in the dissertation pathway. 
    • Core subject.
      • Complete TAS-JNB508 Research Methods
         
    • Degree elective subjects. Complete five subjects from the following choices
      • TAS-JNB512 International Trade
      • TAS-JNB513 International Human Resource Management
      • TAS-JNB514 Transformational Leadership
      • TAS-JNB515 Knowledge Management
      • TAS-JNB516 Port Management and Strategy
      • TAS-JNB519 Strategic Management
      • TAS-JNB520 Maritime Law
      • TAS-JNB521 Maritime Economics for Managers
      • TAS-JNB523 Services Marketing
      • TAS-JNB524 Supply Chain Management
      • TAS-JNB526 International Maritime Policy
      • TAS-JNB534 Commercial Ship Management
      • TAS-JNB728 Industry Research Project

Award Requirements

Satisfactory completion of 12 subjects, as required in the schedule, within 3 years from commencement.

Exit Points

Students who complete:

• Four units of this Master of Business Administration (Maritime and Logistics Management) may be eligible to exit with a Graduate Certificate in Maritime and Logistics Management
• Eight units of the Master of Business Administration (Maritime and Logistics Management) may be eligible to exit with a Graduate Diploma of Maritime and Logistics Management