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Managing Technological Impacts in the Maritime and Logistics Industries unit (JNB366)

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Location: Launceston, Online

Introduction

This unit provides an introduction to the current and emerging technologies impacting on the management and operations of the maritime and logistics industries.  More specifically, the unit uses the concept of Industry 4.0 to explain the disruptive nature of the current industrial revolution that is rapidly transforming the business environment and providing new opportunities, in addition to understanding how to navigate the application and adoption of the new technologies and processes. 

Undertaking this unit will expose students to why and how the maritime and logistics industries are changing and will transform even further by, for example, artificial intelligence, smart everything, augmented reality, autonomous ships and underwater vehicles, and many more.  Students will be required to reflect on the new Industry 4.0 technologies and systems and the capabilities they will require to prepare for entering the industry, and to consider how they may be impacted during their careers by the emerging Industry 5.0 approaches.

Summary

Unit name Managing Technological Impacts in the Maritime and Logistics Industries
Unit code JNB366
Credit points 12.5
College/School Sciences and Engineering
Australian Maritime College
Discipline Maritime and Logistics Management
Coordinator Doctor Seyed Mehdi Zahraei
Available as an elective? Yes
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Advanced

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Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Launceston Semester 2 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
Online Semester 2 This unit is available through off-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 2 05/07/2027 27/07/2027 30/08/2027 24/10/2027

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Unit census dates currently displaying for 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

  • Identify relevant Industry 4.0 technologies and explain the necessary infrastructure required to underpin their operations.
  • Recommend strategies for industry 4.0 technologies’ adoption and integration by maritime and logistics managers.
  • Analyse the disruptive impact, opportunities and challenges of current and emerging Industry 4.0 technologies and processes on the maritime and logistics industries.
  • Evaluate the managerial implications from technological, regulatory, social, environmental, business and ethical perspectives of adopting Industry 4.0 and/or Industry 5.0 technologies.

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
031700 $1,235.00 $1,235.00 not applicable
  • 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

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AssessmentAssignment 1 (10%)|Assignment 2 (20%)|Assignment 3 (30%)|Examination (40%)
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