Postgraduate | TAS-JNB521 | 2024
Maritime Economics for Managers
Course information for 2024 intake
View information for 2023 course intake- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 14 weeks
Price from
$2,749
Upfront cost
$0
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Maritime Economics for Managers
About this subject
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Explain the demand and supply variables for shipping services in the freight, sale and purchase, newbuilding and demolition markets
- Discuss the market structure and economic issues in the bulk, container and specialised shipping markets
- Assess maritime policies and regulations by interpreting their operational, financial and environmental impacts
- Apply economic concepts and tools to assist in maritime related decision-making
- Refer to MyLO for study topics
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%)
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Entry requirements
Part of a degree
To enrol in this subject you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Core
- TAS-MMG-GDI-2024 - Graduate Diploma of Maritime Management
- TAS-BAM-MAS-2024 - Master of Business Administration in Maritime Management
Elective
- TAS-MLO-GCE-2024 - Graduate Certificate in Maritime Management
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
Study load
0.125 EFTSL
This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.
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Related degrees
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
Postgraduate
TAS-MMG-GDIPostgraduate
TAS-BAM-MASPostgraduate
TAS-MLO-GCE