The Associate Degree in Global Logistics and Maritime Management provides you with problem-solving skills and knowledge of critical elements of both the logistics and maritime industries. Studying this course develops a range of skills that enhance decision-making and can be applied to complex issues that arise in international logistics systems and its associated maritime transport sector.
As logistics and shipping are major components of international trade, this course will appeal to those planning careers in organisations associated with global business, both in Australia and overseas. Units offered in this Associate Degree will allow you to become knowledgeable in a range of appropriate business activities such as logistics, international business management, exporting, importing, shipping and port management . This knowledge is essential for a sound understanding of issues that are faced by such specialised industries.
This course is available part-time by distance study mode or full-time on campus. Successful completion of this course provides a pathway into the P3E Bachelor of Global Logistics and Maritime Management.
Course objectives
This course provides students with knowledge of critical elements of the maritime and logistics industries, enabling business and management problem-solving skills to be applied to key industry issues. The course provides the necessary grounding in maritime and international logistics, covering essential topics relevant to international business management, transport systems and the maritime industry.
Students studying this course are expected to develop a range of skills that facilitate decision-making and can be applied to complex issues that arise in international logistics systems and its associated maritime transport sector. These skills include knowledge application and analytical, problem-solving and communication.
Learning Outcomes
1 Analyse the application of theoretical principles, concepts and techniques to facilitate business decision-making in selected logistics and maritime management contexts.
2 Examine business practices to identify problems in a range of logistics and maritime contexts.
3 Propose a range of solutions to a logistics and maritime management problem using an established methodology guided by social, ethical, regulatory, technological and global perspectives.
4 Communicate logistics and maritime management knowledge and concepts in multiple cultural contexts using various methods and formats to a range of audiences.
Career outcomes
The course will allow graduates to contribute to operations and management in the international logistics and maritime industries. Organisations active in international trade, such as those involved in exporting and importing, global transport, ship management, international freight forwarding and ports and terminals will be potential employers. Additionally the course will provide a solid grounding in international logistics and maritime transport issues for people employed in government and other policy-related areas.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
February 2025
Launceston Campus
Newnham Drive,
Newnham,
Tasmania,
7250, LAUNCESTON, Australia
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
July 2025
Launceston Campus
Newnham Drive,
Newnham,
Tasmania,
7250, LAUNCESTON, Australia
Admission to undergraduate courses at the University of Tasmania requires the completion of qualifications equivalent to a 12th year of education in Australia.
You can also meet the General Entry Requirement for this course with the following qualifications or prior studies:
Completion of an equivalent AQF Certificate IV or above
Complete or incomplete (minimum 25 credit points) of previous tertiary study at Bachelor level or higher
Course Specific Requirements
The following course specific requirements must be met to be eligible to study this degree.
Students intending to undertake the Maritime Technology Management major must have studies or experience equivalent to a satisfactory achievement in the following Tasmanian Senior Secondary subjects:
Mathematics Methods (MTM ) or equivalent, and
Physical Sciences (PSC ) or equivalent (equivalency includes CHM Chemistry OR PHY Physics)
English language test scores: IELTS (Academic) - 6.0 (no individual band less than 5.5); TOEFL (iBT) - 72 (no skill below: Reading 10; Listening 9; Speaking 16; Writing 19); PTE Academic - 50 with no score lower than 42; UTAS English for Academic Purposes - EAP2 - 60% (no individual score less than 55%); Cambridge English C1 Advanced or B2 First - 169 with no less than 162 in any skill; Australian Education Management Group (AEMG) DEP EAP2 - Minimum overall score of 70% and no section score of less than 65%.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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