Overview 2020
Location
Commonwealth Supported places available
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- What is an ATAR
- CRICOS: 062261K
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Course objectives
The Diploma of Global Logistics and Management aims to prepare students for their early careers in the maritime and logistics industries with the following skills.
- Identify and coherently explain some core business management concepts and have general knowledge of the international maritime and logistics industries.
- Effectively assess complex situations in the international maritime and logistics industries and apply business management reasoning towards informed decision-making.
- Exercise judgement in contributing towards solutions to straightforward problems in the maritime and logistics contexts; incorporating social, ethical, regulatory, global, and business management perspectives.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders from the maritime and logistics industries.
- Reflect on performance feedback in the maritime and logistics context to identify and action learning opportunities and self-improvement.
Practical experience
Career outcomes
The Diploma of Global Logistics and Maritime Management is designed to prepare students for management and administrative careers in private enterprise, industry organisations and government in the areas of commercial shipping, ports and terminals, transport policy and administration, freight forwarding and exporting and importing.
Course structure
Introductory (100 level)
This unit provides students with a good understanding of individual sectors in the maritime industry. It introduces the maritime industry’s history, maritime geography and the concept of maritime transport in facilitating international trade. This unit covers various maritime sectors such…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Launceston | Semester 1 | ||||
View all details for JNB156 Introduction to the Maritime Industry
This unit is designed to provide students with the essential elements of modern exporting and importing practice. It attempts to blend the academic rigour of the principles of international trade with practical and operational aspects of export and import management.…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Launceston | Semester 1 | ||||
International Business Communication enables students to develop the fundamental written and verbal communication skills necessary for effective communication in their international business careers and their academic studies. Additionally, the significance of communication skills to successful business organisations is explored.…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Launceston | Semester 1 | ||||
View all details for JNB154 International Business Communication
JNB159 allows students' to progress their understanding of financial information rather than be a detailed study of accounting practices. It has been designed to enable students to learn basic functions of the related discipline areas of accounting, finance, management and…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Launceston | Semester 1 | ||||
International Transport Systems provides students with an understanding of international transport and the way it operates. The unit will cover various topics such as transport modes (road, rail, air and water transport) and terminals, global transport system, inter-modal transport, transport…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Launceston | Semester 2 | ||||
This unit covers a wide range of topics relating to the air freight transport industry including its management and operation, economic and market characteristics, airports and aircraft, marketing and pricing strategies, forecasting, cargo handling and terminal management, designed to give…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Launceston | Semester 2 | ||||
This unit provides an introduction to the technical and operational aspects of ship management. This unit examines the operations that are necessary to transport cargo in a safe, efficient, and commercially viable manner. The unit explores ships' nautical, commercial and…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Launceston | Semester 2 | ||||
Business and transport law is both broad and specific in its reach. This unit introduces broad foundations to business law within Australia before specifically applying understandings gained to the laws governing transport within Australia.The business law foundation of this unit…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Launceston | Semester 2 | ||||
Entry requirements
Eligibility
We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you’re not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, the UTAS admissions team will work with you to find the best pathway option.
Enquire online for advice on the application process and the available pathways to study at UTAS.
Domestic applicants
Domestic applicants who have recently completed secondary education (in the past two years)
Applicants are ranked by ATAR and offers made based on the number of places available. In 2019, the lowest ATAR to receive an offer into this course was 51.35. The lowest ATAR to receive an offer may change from year to year based on the number of applications we receive.
Applicants who have recently completed senior secondary studies but have not received an ATAR may still be eligible for admission. We will consider your study plan and subject results on a case-by-case basis when we assess your application.
Domestic applicants with higher education study
To be eligible for an offer, you must meet the University’s General Entry Requirements based on your prior studies.
Domestic applicants with VET / TAFE study
To be eligible for an offer, you must:
- Have completed a Certificate IV (or equivalent) in any field;
Domestic applicants with work and life experience
To be eligible for an offer, you must meet the University’s General Entry Requirements based on your prior studies and experience.
Special consideration
If your ability to access or participate in education has been affected by circumstances beyond your control, you can apply for special consideration as part of your application. We will consider a range of factors, including economic hardship, serious medical condition or disability.
We can only approve applications for special consideration where we are confident that you have the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in your studies. If your application is not approved, the UTAS admissions team will work with you to find the best alternative pathway to your chosen course. Special consideration is not available for international applicants.
International applicants
Admissions information for international applicants, including English language requirements, is available from the International Future Students site. You can also enquire online to check your eligibility.
Articulation to
P2E Associate Degree in Global Logistics and Maritime Management or the P3E Bachelor of Global Logistics and Maritime Management.
Detailed Admissions Information
Detailed admissions information and advice for all undergraduate courses, including comprehensive, course-level student profiles, is available from UTAS Admissions.
Fees & scholarships
Domestic students
Domestic students enrolled in a full fee paying place are charged the Student Services and Amenities Fee but this fee is incorporated in the fees you pay for each unit you enrol in. Full fee paying domestic students do not have to make any additional SSAF payments.
Detailed tuition fee information for domestic students is available at the Domestic Student Fees website, including additional information in relation to a compulsory Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).
International students
2020 Total Course Fee (international students): $31,950 AUD*.
Course cost based on a rate of $31,950 AUD per standard, full-time year of study (100 credit points).
* Please note that this is an indicative fee only.
International students
International students are charged the Student Services and Amenities Fee but this fee is incorporated in the annual rate. International students do not have to make any additional SSAF payments.
Scholarships
For information on general scholarships available at the University of Tasmania, please visit the scholarships website.
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