Launceston
Introduction
The objective of this unit is to provide a general understanding of the organisation and 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 and container shipping, shipbuilding and second-hand ships.
Summary 2021
| Unit name | Maritime Economics |
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| Unit code | JNB260 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Sciences and Engineering Australian Maritime College |
| Discipline | Maritime and Logistics Management |
| Coordinator | Wenming Shi |
| Available as student elective? | No |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Learning Outcomes
1 | discuss the organisation and operation of the maritime industry from the economic perspective. |
2 | explain the demand and supply of shipping services and their determinants. |
3 | explain the operation and market structure of the bulk, general, and specialised shipping markets. |
4 | analyse the key issues in maritime policies and regulations. |
Fees
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 1 x 180 minute lecture weekly, 1 x 60 minute tutorial weekly |
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| Assessment | AT1 - Engagement Activity (0%) AT2 - Online Quiz (10%) AT3 - 1800 word Assignment (20%) AT4 - 2,200 word Case Study (30%) AT5 - 3-hour Exam (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | None |
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