Bachelor of Global Logistics and Maritime Management with Honours
Course Overview
About This Course
During your undergraduate studies, you may have discovered an aptitude for some subjects more than others or developed a passion for a particular field. Studying honours allows you to develop these areas further through your dissertation, building on the theories studied in your undergraduate course. The dissertation you prepare will contribute to leading research in your chosen field, ensuring your ideas are at the forefront of current thinking. This specialist knowledge will support your career development based on your individual strengths and interests.
In the honours year, you'll demonstrate your ability to undertake advanced study through a combination of coursework and research. You’ll have the flexibility to choose a postgraduate unit that aligns with your interests, while other units focus on building high-level research skills and exploring contemporary issues in maritime and logistics management. This advanced academic experience equips you with specialist knowledge and analytical capabilities that are highly valued by employers across the sector.
Where You Can Study
Available Locations
Hobart
French St, Hobart, Tasmania (TAS) 7005
Eligibility
Entry Requirements
Domestic students:
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Must either have qualified for admission to the degree of Bachelor of Business or Bachelor of Global Logistics and Maritime Management in this University or have qualified in another university or tertiary institution for a degree deemed to be equivalent to that degree.
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Normally, must have obtained a minimum average of a credit level in third year units.
International students:
Admission to Honours courses at the University of Tasmania require qualifications equivalent to an Australian bachelor degree. Applicants must achieve the required grade in their qualifying studies, meet any prerequisite subjects and the English language requirements to be eligible for an offer. Admission is conditional on research project and supervisor availability.
English Language Requirements
For students who do not meet the English Language Requirement through citizenship or prior studies in English in an approved country, evidence of an approved English language test completed within the last 2 years must be provided. See the English Language Requirements page for more information.
Course Specific Requirements
Bachelor of Business or Bachelor of Global Logistics and Maritime Management or equivalent degree with a minimum average of a credit level in third year units.
Career & Study Pathways
Where this takes you
The maritime and logistics industries underpin international business and world trade. They are a key element in sustainable development and are tightly interconnected with human society: physically, socially, and economically.
As such, it is critical that they are managed by highly trained individuals and teams who can lead the development, implementation, and control of sound contemporary management practices.
The Bachelor of Global Logistics and Maritime Management with Honours prepares students for management and senior administrative careers in private enterprises, industry organisations, and governments. As a graduate of this degree programme, you can be confident that the skills, knowledge, and networks you’ve acquired through study will allow you to succeed in a diverse range of areas: commercial shipping, ports and terminals, transport, transport policy and administration, freight forwarding, exporting and importing, logistics and supply chains, and other elements of international business.
- National Employment projections in Marine Transport professionals is expected to grow 7.90% between now and 2028*
- More than 15,000 jobs are expected to be created in Australia as part of the continuous Naval Shipbuilding Program over the coming decades
Quality & Recognition
Accreditation & Migration
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA)
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
AMSA
Course Content
Units of Competency
Honours Dissertation (Part 1 of 4)
The dissertation is the central part of the Honours year of study, and is likely to be the most demanding part of the year’s work. It is also likely to be the most rewarding, as it brings students to the…
Honours Dissertation (Part 2 of 4)
The dissertation is the central part of the Honours year of study, and is likely to be the most demanding part of the year’s work. It is also likely to be the most rewarding, as it brings students to the…
Honours Dissertation (Part 3 of 4)
The dissertation is the central part of the Honours year of study, and is likely to be the most demanding part of the year’s work. It is also likely to be the most rewarding, as it brings students to the…
Honours Dissertation (Part 4 of 4)
The dissertation is the central part of the Honours year of study, and is likely to be the most demanding part of the year’s work. It is also likely to be the most rewarding, as it brings students to the…
Special Topics in Logistics and Maritime Management
This unit provides an opportunity to investigate contemporary topics of interest in global logistics and maritime management. Students are required to undertake research and present findings on specific topics relevant to management in the maritime and logistics sector. This unit…
Research Methods
Research Methods is designed to serve both theoretical and practical purposes. The unit begins by introducing the principles of project management followed by the philosophy, logic and nature of research and then each of the major research activities. Research Methods…
Honours
Administrative unit to be used for recording Honours grades and marks…
International Trade
This unit provides students with a framework for understanding the field of international trade. The unit examines the environment for international trade and investment, particularly political, social, economic, technological, environmental and other factors that influence strategic firm-level plans and senior…
Freight Management
This unit involves the planning and coordination of goods transported by sea and air. The unit familiarises students with the role of freight management in international trade. It examines the techniques, practices and technologies utilised in customer-driven sea-freight and air-freight…
Finance for Decision-Making
The aim of this unit is to introduce you to the type of financial information that you, as a manager, can expect to receive and to the techniques that you can use to analyse this information for decision making and…
Maritime Economics for Managers
The objective of this unit 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…
Business Logistics
This unit provides an applied approach to the key components of integrated logistics systems, such as procurement, inventory management and transport, whilst also viewing the system holistically. The strategic focus of the unit enables analysis of impacts on logistics activities…
Commercial Ship Management
The aim of this unit is to provide an introduction to shipping markets, and to illustrate the strategies, principles and practice of commercial ship management. The unit is arranged in 12 modules. Ship chartering and charterparties are essential elements of…
Port Management and Strategy
This unit aims to expose you to contemporary management practices in ports. The design of this unit is suited to meet the needs of students at different stages in their careers and at different levels in their organisations. You will…
Maritime Law
This unit introduces you to concepts and principles of maritime law, with special emphasis on the carriage of goods by sea. However, we will also deal with other traditional aspects of maritime law - salvage, general average, maritime liens, admiralty…
Supply Chain Management
Supply Chain Management has been identified by the business community as a key discipline which can generate significant cost savings, improve customer value and be used effectively to gain a sustainable competitive advantage. To a casual observer, supply chain management…
International Maritime Policy
International Maritime Policy will bring you into contact with different issues, including legal, regulatory and policy issues, in contemporary integrated oceans management. The underlying theme is one of integrated policy, planning and management covering all uses of the sea. The…
Strategic Management
Discover how a truck driver reinvented the shipping industry! This unit introduces both the theory and practice of strategic management, with a focus on strategic thinking and decision-making within a networked industry. Creative, conceptual application of strategic management theory is…
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the Bachelor of Global Logistics and Maritime Management with Honours take to complete?
The course has a duration of 52 weeks, as listed in the CRICOS registry for this qualification at the University of Tasmania.
How much does the Bachelor of Global Logistics and Maritime Management with Honours cost for international students?
The estimated total course cost for international students is AU$37,250, which covers tuition fees. There are no additional non-tuition fees listed.
Where is the Bachelor of Global Logistics and Maritime Management with Honours taught?
The course is offered at the University of Tasmania's Launceston campus in Tasmania, Australia, which is a location owned and operated by the provider.
Is this course eligible for extended Post-Study Work Rights?
No. This course is not eligible for extended Post-Study Work Rights because it falls under the 08 - Management and Commerce broad Field of Education, which is explicitly excluded from eligibility, and its duration of 52 weeks is less than the required 92 weeks.
What is the CRICOS code for this course and who should I contact for more information?
The CRICOS course code is 066196D. Prospective international students can contact the University of Tasmania's International Student Enquiries team by phone at +61 3 6226 6200 or by email at your.study@utas.edu.au.
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