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Duration
14 weeks
Study method
100% Online
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Assessments
100% online
Prior study
Not required
Start dates
- 20 Feb 2023
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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QS Ranking 2022
18
Times Higher Education Ranking 2022
23
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Subject details
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- Week 1 - Fundamental concepts
- Week 2 - Competition in different market structure
- Week 3 - Organisation of the maritime industry
- Week 4 - Seaborne trade
- Week 5 - Shipping costs
- Week 6 - Shipping markets
- Week 7 - Issues in bulk cargo shipping
- Week 8 - Issues in general cargo shipping
- Week 9 - Issues in ship building and scrapping
- Week 10 - Shipping business cycles and maritime forecasting
- Week 11 - Maritime policies and regulations
- Week 12 - Shipping and the environment
- Week 13 - Subject review
In order to enrol in this subject, you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Core
- TAS-BAM-MAS-2023
Elective
- TAS-MLO-GCE-2022
- TAS-MLO-GCE-2023
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
The objective of this subject is to provide a basic understanding of contemporary issues in maritime economics from the managerial perspective. The main focus is on economic relationships and policies concerning ship owners, shippers, policy makers and other stakeholders in the maritime industry.
- Online Quiz (15%)
- Final Examination (40%)
- Essay (25%)
- Presentation (20%)
- Engagement Quiz (0%)
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