Courses & Units
Maritime Economics JNB260
Introduction
The objective of this unit is to provide a general understanding of the operation of the maritime industry from an economics perspective. The main focus is on the economic behaviour of shipowners, shippers, and other stakeholders in the markets for liquid bulk, dry bulk, container shipping, shipbuilding, scrapping and second-hand ships.
Summary
Unit name | Maritime Economics |
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Unit code | JNB260 |
Credit points | 12.5 |
College/School | College of Sciences and Engineering Australian Maritime College |
Discipline | Maritime and Logistics Management |
Coordinator | Doctor Wenming Shi |
Available as an elective? | Yes |
Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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Launceston | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Online | Semester 1 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
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Semester 1 | 26/2/2024 | 22/3/2024 | 15/4/2024 | 2/6/2024 |
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Learning Outcomes
- Explain the demand and supply variables of sea transport to determine shipping freight rates.
- Analyse the market structures of the bulk, general, and specialised cargo shipping markets by applying economic tools.
- Assess maritime policies and regulations by interpreting their operational, financial and environmental impacts.
Fee Information
Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
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091901 | $2,040.00 | $1,597.00 | not applicable | $2,596.00 |
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2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Teaching
Teaching Pattern | On-Campus: Weekly 2-hour lectures and weekly a 1-hour tutorial. Attendance in tutorials is mandatory. Off-Campus: Weekly 2-hour audio/video recorded lectures and a weekly 1-hour recorded tutorial. |
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Assessment | Online Quiz (10%)|Presentation and report (20%)|Case study (30%)|Final Exam (40%) |
Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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