Undergraduate TAS-JNB260-2021
Maritime Economics
$2,354 $0
Your upfront cost: $0
Duration
13 weeks
Study method
100% online
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Assessments
Subjects may require attendance
Prior study
Not required
Study terms
- 22 Feb 2021
QS RANKING 2021
19
Times Higher Education Ranking 2021
25
Subject details
Upon completion of this subject, the student should be able to:
- Discuss the organisation and operation of the maritime industry from the economic perspective
- Explain the demand and supply of shipping services and their determinants
- Explain the operation and market structure of the bulk, general, and specialised shipping markets
- Analyse the key issues in maritime policies and regulation
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- Shipping and Freight Supply
- The Markets of Shipping and Freighting
- Economic Behaviours
- Operational Performance
No eligibility requirements
Special requirements
No special requirements
The objective of this subject is to provide a general understanding of the organisation and operation of the maritime industry from an economics perspective. The main focus is on the economic behaviour of shipowners, shippers, and other stakeholders in the markets for liquid bulk, dry bulk and container shipping, shipbuilding and second-hand ships.
- Online Quiz (10%)
- Written Assignment (20%%)
- In-Depth Case Study (30%%)
- Closed Book Exam (40%)
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