Courses & Units

Port Management and Strategy JNB516

Launceston

Introduction

This unit aims to expose you to contemporary management practices in ports. The design of this unit is suited to meet the needs of students at different stages in their careers and at different levels in their organisations. You will learn about the commercial functions of ports, port governance, the role of ports in global supply chains, port investment, finance and pricing, port
performance management, port competition and marketing, port environmental management, regulatory framework of ports, technology and human capital in ports, and strategic port
planning. Challenges related to these issues faced by ports and relevant strategies adopted for responding to them are also included.

Summary

Unit name Port Management and Strategy
Unit code JNB516
Credit points 12.5
College/School College of Sciences and Engineering
Australian Maritime College
Discipline Maritime and Logistics Management
Coordinator Associate Professor Shu-Ling (Peggy) Chen
Delivered By Delivered wholly by the provider
Level Postgraduate

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

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 (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2021 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2021 will be available from the 1st October 2020. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

  • explain the functions of ports and range of port operations (in relation to both infrastructure and services) and their implications for the role of port management
  • explain how port administrative and management structures have evolved and the implications for the role of port authorities
  • demonstrate an understanding of the importance of port operations and management from the aspect of logistics and supply chain management
  • apply business and management principles and skills in the context of port operations, planning and management
  • examine major challenges facing ports and generate strategies for managing them.

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
080399 $1,812.00 $1,419.00 not applicable $2,638.00
  • Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
  • HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
  • FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4

1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
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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Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.

Teaching

AssessmentPresentation (20%)|Assignment (30%)|Discussion posts (online) (10%)|Discussion posts (online)|Examination - invigilated (externally - Exams Office) (40%)
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Textbooks

Required

Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.
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