Courses & Units
Port Management and Strategy JNB516
Launceston
Introduction
This unit exposes students to contemporary management practices in ports. The unit covers a broad range of topics including port governance, port-centric logistics and supply chains, investment and finance, strategic port planning, performance measurement, marketing strategies, regulatory framework, environmental sustainability, human capital and strategies for sustainable growth. Students will have the opportunity to explore issues that pose significant challenges to port operations in the 21st century.
Summary
| Unit name | Port Management and Strategy |
|---|---|
| Unit code | JNB516 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Sciences and Engineering Australian Maritime College |
| Discipline | Maritime and Logistics Management |
| Coordinator | Dr Peggy Chen |
| Teaching staff | |
| Level | Postgraduate |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launceston | Semester 2 | On-Campus | Off-Campus | International International | Domestic 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 12/7/2021 | 10/8/2021 | 30/8/2021 | 17/10/2021 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see withdrawal dates explained for more information).
Fees
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2 | Domestic Full Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 080399 | $1,812.00 | $1,419.00 | not applicable | $2,638.00 |
1 Please refer here more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses can be found here
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Please note: international students should refer to this page to get an indicative course cost.
Requisites
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | On campus (AMC Sydney): Two 3 days x 6 hour workshop On campus (Launceston): 13 x 3hr workshop Off campus: online |
|---|---|
| Assessment | On-Campus: Coursework 60%, Exam 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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| Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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