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104 weeks
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Full time or part time
Semester 1, Semester 2
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Hobart
University of Tasmania, Churchill Ave, Hobart, TAS 7005
Student Information
Tuition Fee
Full-fee course — Commonwealth Supported Places are not available. Tuition is charged per unit of study; FEE-HELP is available to eligible domestic students.
Duration
Minimum 2 years, up to a maximum of 5 years.
Intakes
Semester 1, Semester 2
Eligibility
Domestic students:
The College of Sciences and Engineering may accept as a candidate for the Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Maritime Management a person who has:
• An undergraduate degree of an Australian higher education institution or the equivalent standard in any other institution and at least two years' work experience (NOTE 1.); or,
• A Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Maritime Management or a related discipline; or,
• A professional qualification such as a Certificate of Competency as a Master Class 1 (Unlimited) or Chief Engineer and at least two years' work experience; or,
• If a first degree or professional qualification is not held, candidates may apply to the Department of Maritime and Logistics Management for consideration as a candidate. These applicants are assessed on their work experience, current managerial responsibilities and any other qualifications.
• Applicants intending to undertake Maritime Technology Specialisation must have:
An undergraduate degree in engineering; or A Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Engineering; or A professional qualification in engineering such as a Certificate of Competency Chief Engineer or Engineer Class 2.
NOTE: An applicant lacking the requirement of at least two year’s work experience will normally need to complete Graduate Certificate in Maritime Management before being admitted to MBA in Maritime Management. In some instances, however, students may be admitted directly to MBA in Maritime Management but will still need to successfully complete all four units in their first semester of enrolment (i.e. the equivalent of Graduate Certificate in Maritime Management) in order to be allowed to continue in the course.
International students:
The College of Sciences and Engineering may accept as a candidate for the Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Maritime Management a person who has:
• An undergraduate degree of an Australian higher education institution or the equivalent standard in any other institution and at least two years' work experience (NOTE 1.); or,
• A Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Maritime Management or a related discipline; or,
• A professional qualification such as a Certificate of Competency as a Master Class 1 (Unlimited) or Chief Engineer and at least two years' work experience; or,
• If a first degree or professional qualification is not held, candidates may apply to the Department of Maritime and Logistics Management for consideration as a candidate. These applicants are assessed on their work experience, current managerial responsibilities and any other qualifications.
• Applicants intending to undertake Maritime Technology Specialisation must have:
An undergraduate degree in engineering; or A Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Engineering; or A professional qualification in engineering such as a Certificate of Competency Chief Engineer or Engineer Class 2.
NOTE: An applicant lacking the requirement of at least two year’s work experience will normally need to complete Graduate Certificate in Maritime Management before being admitted to MBA in Maritime Management. In some instances, however, students may be admitted directly to MBA in Maritime Management but will still need to successfully complete all four units in their first semester of enrolment (i.e. the equivalent of Graduate Certificate in Maritime Management) in order to be allowed to continue in the course.
International students with English as a second language will need to have a minimum IELTS score of 6.0, with no band less than 6.0.
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA)
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
AMSA
Course Content
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…
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…
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…
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…
Business Analytics and Operations Research
This unit provides students with the fundamental and advanced concepts, tools and skills needed to understand the emerging role of business analytics and operations research in organizations. Emphasis would be given to problems in maritime logistics and transport, retailing and…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Marine Surveying and Inspection
This unit develops the student's knowledge of the role and responsibilities of Marine Surveyors and the skills that are necessary for carrying out marine survey work and the preparation of subsequent survey reports. It also considers a number of different…
Harbour Operations and Services
This unit introduces students to the best management practices for dealing with the ship-shore interface and will provide the skills and knowledge necessary to assume an operations management role. Topics covered include: the role of port authorities and legislative matters;…
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…
Dissertation Part 1/3
The Dissertation units are designed to provide high-level business research skills to final year students who have a personal interest in research. The dissertation builds on a number of disciplines studied in the program and on the awareness of issues…
Dissertation Part 2/3
The Dissertation units are designed to provide high-level business research skills to final year students who have a personal interest in research. The dissertation builds on a number of disciplines studied in the program and on the awareness of issues…
Dissertation Part 3/3
The Dissertation units are designed to provide high-level business research skills to final year students who have a personal interest in research. The dissertation builds on a number of disciplines studied in the program and on the awareness of issues…
Business Continuity Management
Business Continuity Management is the holistic management process that identifies potential threats to an organisation and the likely impacts to business operations that may be caused if those threats materialise. This fully online unit provides you with a thorough understanding…
Maritime Logistics Informatics
The unit introduces students to the digital revolution in maritime logistics chains and the importance of informatics to ensure that the relevant stakeholders obtain benefits of the vast digital data sources for decision-making. The unit will develop students’ knowledge and…
Project Management
This subject provides students with advanced knowledge and practical skills to manage projects across industries and complexity levels. It covers key areas including planning, organising, coordinating, risk management, stakeholder engagement, and performance evaluation. Students will develop critical thinking and problem-solving…
Common Questions
The estimated total course cost is AU$79,848 in tuition fees, with no additional non-tuition fees listed, bringing the estimated total cost to AU$79,848.
The course has a duration of 104 weeks, which is approximately two years of full-time study.
The course is delivered at the University of Tasmania's Launceston campus in Tasmania, Australia, which is a location owned and operated by the provider.
The Master of Business Administration in Maritime Management falls under the broad field of Management and Commerce (08), with a narrow field of Business and Management (0803), specifically classified under Business and Management, n.e.c. (080399).
You can contact the University of Tasmania's International Student Enquiries team by email at your.study@utas.edu.au or by phone at +61 3 6226 6200. The postal address is Private Bag 45, Hobart, Tasmania 7001, and the international website is www.utas.edu.au/international.
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