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Master of Business Administration (Maritime and Logistics Management) (J7N)
The course is designed to provide a higher degree qualification for candidates who wish to extend the depth of skills and knowledge developed in previous undergraduate or postgraduate studies. It combines all the subjects of a traditional MBA with a strong maritime and logistics focus.
The target audience for the course is those already employed in the maritime or transport industries or those seeking to gain management positions within organisations involved in the international maritime and transport sectors.
On successful completion, MBA graduates may pursue a program of research by applying for Master of Philosophy/Doctor of Philosophy.
For detailed information on course content, fees and intake dates please click on the following link:
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Career opportunities
Senior management positions in international businesses in transport, logistics and maritime industries; ports and terminals management and administration at local and international levels; government positions.
Entry requirements
- A first degree in business or an associated discipline such as commerce, economics, law, management, transport and distribution, maritime studies or marine engineering, and at least two years appropriate work experience; or
- Hold a Certificate of Competency as a Master Class 1 or Engineer Class 1 together with extensive industry experience;or
- If an appropriate first degree or professional qualification is not held, prospective candidates may apply to the Department of Maritime and Logistics Management to consider their suitability. An applicant’s suitability is assessed on various criteria including work experience, current managerial responsibilities and/or their GMAT score.
- International candidates from a non-English speaking background also need to have an IELTS score of 6.
Course structure
Postgraduate study pathways
Postgraduate applicants have the choice of applying for entry into the postgraduate program at one of three levels – Graduate Certificate; Graduate Diploma or Master of Business Administration (MBA). The three levels of postgraduate study build upon each other. If a student enters at a Graduate Certificate level and successfully completes that course, the four units studied are fully recognised if that student wishes to then apply to enter the Graduate Diploma program or the MBA program. Alternatively, a postgraduate applicant may wish to initially apply for direct entry into the MBA program.
The MBA program has two options available for study. The options are (A) fully by coursework or (B) partly by coursework plus a final dissertation.
Note that for either option the following units are compulsory; JNB522 Business Logistics, JNB517 Management and JNB518 Finance for Decision-making plus one of the following JNB521 Maritime Economics, JNB520 Maritime Law, JNB516 Port Management and Strategy and JNB526 International Maritime Policy.
A. MBA by coursework (J7N)
By successfully completing twelve postgraduate coursework units the candidate will be awarded a Master of Business Administration. Candidates can select twelve postgraduate units from the sixteen on offer. When making their selection candidates can only choose postgraduate units in the semester and mode they are offered, as detailed above.
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B. MBA including a dissertation (J7N)
The dissertation option comprises nine postgraduate coursework units plus a dissertation of approximately 30,000 words which is equivalent to three units. To undertake this option, candidates need to successfully complete the unit JNB508 Business Research before they start their dissertation. The topic of the dissertation must be approved by the MBA Dissertation Coordinator. It is recommended that candidates considering this option consult the Course Coordinator at the earliest opportunity to discuss their program.
Postgraduate Coursework Units
(Note compulsory units listed above)
JNB517 Management
JNB521 Maritime Economics
JNB520 Maritime Law
JNB513 International Human Resource Management
JNB522 Business Logistics
JNB515 Knowledge Management
JNB508 Business Research
JNB512 International Trade
JNB518 Finance for Decision-making
JNB523 Services Marketing
JNB516 Port Management and Strategy
JNB519 Strategic Management*
JNB524 Supply Chain Management
JNB525 Electronic Commerce and Information Technology (on-line delivery only)
JNB514 Transformational Leadership
JNB526 International Maritime Policy
* Students must have successfully completed Management before undertaking Strategic Management
Students studying by distance education should select one or two units per semester.
Specific information on the units offered in this course can be obtained from the UTAS online Course and Unit Handbook - follow this link for the 2012 Course and Unit Handbook
Further training
Candidates can pursue a program of research by applying for the Master of Philosophy or Doctor of Philosophy.
Scholarships available
To view the variety of scholarships available through AMC & UTAS, please visit the AMC Scholarships page.
How to apply
Australian & New Zealand students - please visit the AMC Online Application page for details on how to apply.
International Students – please visit the UTAS International Students Apply for Admission page.
Need further information?
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