Introduction
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 you a holistic picture of the air freight transport industry. The discussion of air freight transport will focus on the movement of cargo by air in both domestic and global markets. The unit will also introduce you to policies and regulations that govern the air freight transport industry.
Summary 2020
| Unit name | Air Freight Transport |
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| Unit code | JNB161 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Sciences and Engineering Australian Maritime College |
| Discipline | Maritime and Logistics Management |
| Coordinator | Mark Warrener |
| Teaching staff | |
| Level | Introductory |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Requisites
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following units:
JNB228
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
JNB228
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | On-campus: 1 x 3 hour class weekly comprising lecture and tutorial components. Distance: Study Guide and Readings. |
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| Assessment | On-campus: Coursework 60%, Examination 40% Distance: Coursework 60%, Take-home Examination 40% |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | Please refer to the Co-Op Bookshop link below for all textbook requirements. |
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