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Special Topics in Logistics and Maritime Management unit (JNB425)

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Location: Launceston, Online

Introduction

This unit provides an opportunity to investigate contemporary topics of interest in global logistics and maritime management. Students are required to undertake research and present findings on specific topics relevant to management in the maritime and logistics sector. This unit builds students’ skills of surveying literature and research communication. It firstly requires students to review and evaluate the literature in logistics and maritime management relevant to their research topic to understand what is already researched and to justify their research questions and methods. Secondly, students are required to expose to up to date research presentations by attending research seminars hosted by AMC and other faculties within the University. Seminars related to their discipline areas should be prioritised. Students are able to develop their research communication skills by engaging with and evaluating those research presentations that will help the presentation of research proposal for their dissertation project. This unit paves the way for students to work on Honours dissertation units (JNB418, JNB419, JNB420 and JNB421) of Bachelor of Global Logistics and Maritime Management with Honours

Summary

Unit name Special Topics in Logistics and Maritime Management
Unit code JNB425
Credit points 25
College/School Sciences and Engineering
Australian Maritime College
Discipline Maritime and Logistics Management
Coordinator Doctor Seyed Mehdi Zahraei
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Honours

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Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Launceston Semester 1 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
Launceston Semester 2 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
Online Semester 1 This unit is available through off-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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  • This unit is available through off-campus delivery Off-Campus
  • Available to International Students International students
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 1 22/2/2026 16/3/2026 19/4/2026 13/6/2026
Semester 2 5/7/2026 27/7/2026 30/8/2026 24/10/2026

* 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).

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Learning Outcomes

  • Evaluate the literature in logistics and maritime management relevant to your research project
  • Apply effective techniques and practice used for communicating research output
  • Present research findings suitable to a range of audiences

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 $4,349.00 $3,406.00 not applicable $6,414.00
  • 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

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Teaching

Teaching Pattern
  • No formal lecture, self research. Students need to attend at least three research seminars hosted by AMC or other faculties across the University. A presentation of Honours research project proposal is required in class or online, depending on students' study mode.
AssessmentReflection report (10%)|Literature review (30%)|Methodology review (30%)|Presentation (30%)
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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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