Undergraduate TAS-JNB204-2022
Port and Terminal Management
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Duration
14 weeks
Study method
100% Online
Available loans
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Assessments
Subjects may require attendance
Prior study
Not required
Start dates
- 11 Jul 2022
QS RANKING 2022
18
Times Higher Education Ranking 2022
23
Subject details
Upon successful completion of this subject, the student should be able to:
- Explain the key issues in the commercial and operational aspects of port and terminal management
- Evaluate the role, organisation and operation of ports and terminals in promoting the efficiency of the maritime and logistics sector
- Apply relevant analytical frameworks to analyse the performance of ports and terminals under the effects of internal and external factors, and draw the implications for port management and stakeholders
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- 1. Module 1: Introduction to port operations management
- 1.1) Lecture, tutorial, readings and self check
- 2. Module 2: Port infrastructure and labour management
- 2.1) Lecture, tutorial, readings and self check
- 3. Module 3: Port ownership and reform
- 3.1) Lecture, tutorial, readings and self check
- 4. Module 4: Port pricng
- 4.1) Lecture, tutorial, readings and self check
- 5. Module 5: Port competition and marketing
- 5.1) Lecture, tutorial, readings and self check
- 6. Module 6: Port logistics
- 6.1) Lecture, tutorial, readings and self check
- 7. Module 7: Environmental, safety and security management
- 7.1) Lecture, tutorial, readings and self check
- 8. Module 8: Port performance evaluation
- 8.1) Lecture, tutorial, readings and self check
- 9. Module 9: Port development planning
- 9.1) Port visit/field trip
- 9.2) Guest lectures/lecture, tutorial, readings and self check
- 10. Module 10: Port investment and financing
- 10.1) Lecture, tutorial, readings and self check
- 11. Module 11: Port policy
- 11.1) Lecture, tutorial, readings and self check
- 12. Module 12: Emerging issues in port & terminal management
- 12.1) Lecture, tutorial, readings and self chec
No eligibility requirements
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
This subject aims to provide you with a general understanding of the role and significance of ports and of key factors associated with the management and operations of ports. You will be introduced to the operating environment of ports and a range of port management functions and operational activities which are the foundation of the role of ports. The subject will also address emerging trends in the role of ports and contemporary management practices in ports. The subject is arranged to meet the need of students at different stages in their careers and at different levels in their organisations.
The subject covers a broad range of topics including types of ports, port infrastructure, labour, port services, port ownership and control, port pricing strategies, port competition and marketing, port logistics, environmental issues, safety and security management practices, port performance evaluation and benchmarking, port planning, port financing and port policy.
- Multiple Choice Quiz (10%)
- Final Exam (40%)
- Case Studies x2 (50%)
Current study term: 10 Jul 22 to 16 Oct 22
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