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University of Tasmania

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Graduate Certificate in Maritime and Logistics Management

  • Graduate Certificate

The maritime and logistics industries are at the forefront of international trade with dynamic work environments and exciting career opportunities delivering world-wide logistics services and strategies.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
0.5 - 2 years full-time
Course Code
J5N, 062266E
Study Mode
In person, Online
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
International Fees
$33,000 per year / $16,500 total

About this course

The maritime and logistics industries are at the forefront of international trade with dynamic work environments and exciting career opportunities delivering world-wide logistics services and strategies.

The Graduate Certificate in Maritime and Logistics Management will provides the analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills to effectively manage transport and logistics activities. It is a great way to advance your career if you're looking to acquire skills relevant to the maritime transport and logistics industries.

Taught by the Australian Maritime College, you will gain valuable industry insights with the ability to develop solutions for complex problems faced by organisations engaged in domestic and international markets. You'll undertake four units related to maritime and logistics topics like supply chain management, maritime policy, international trade, maritime law and business logistics, which will provide a qualification that suits your interests and desired career path.

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Entry requirements

An undergraduate degree of an Australian higher education institution or the equivalent standard in any other institution

or

Hold a professional qualification such as a Certificate of Competency as a Master Class 1 (Unlimited) or Engineer Class 1/Chief Engineer (Unlimited)

or

if a first degree or professional qualification is not held, prospective candidates may apply to the Department of Maritime and Logistics Management for consideration.

These applicants are assessed on their work experience and current managerial responsibilities; a GMAT assessment may be required.

Admission to most postgraduate coursework courses at the University of Tasmania require qualifications equivalent to an Australian bachelor degree. Applicants must achieve the required grade in their qualifying studies, meet any prerequisite subjects, and meet English language requirements to be eligible for an offer.

English Language Requirements

For students who do not meet the English Language Requirement through citizenship or prior studies in English in an approved country, evidence of an approved English language test completed within the last 2 years must be provided. See the English Language Requirements page for more information.

Course Specific Requirements

An undergraduate degree of an Australian higher education institution or the equivalent standard in any other institution

or

Hold a professional qualification such as a Certificate of Competency as a Master Class 1 (Unlimited) or Engineer Class 1/Chief Engineer (Unlimited)

or

if a first degree or professional qualification is not held, prospective candidates may apply to the Department of Maritime and Logistics Management for consideration.

These applicants are assessed on their work experience and current managerial responsibilities; a GMAT assessment may be required

Study locations

Distance Launceston

Launceston

Online

What you will learn

  • Apply knowledge and concepts of maritime and logistics management to facilitate business decision-making.
  • Analyse relevant information to develop solutions for problems faced by the maritime and logistics industries, guided by social, legal and ethical principles.
  • Communicate maritime and logistics management knowledge and ideas in a clear and coherent way to various audiences.

Career pathways

The Graduate Certificate in Maritime and Logistics Management will give you the managerial skills and analytical abilities to you need to advance your career.

The maritime transport and logistics sectors employ a workforce of more than a half million across Australia. After completing this course, you will gain knowledge across key industry issues such as shortage of empty shipping containers, equipment and labour shortages, as well as truck/transport capacity constraints. Graduates pursue careers in shipping companies, ports and terminals, government agencies, freight and logistics companies.

This is an excellent opportunity to further your career in maritime and logistics as the national employment projections for marine transport professionals is expected to grow by between now and 2024*; and logistics analysts are in the top 25 emerging occupations in Australia.**

In addition to developing job-ready skills, you'll have the option to pursue to further study in the Graduate Diploma of Maritime and Logistics Management and the MBA (Maritime and Logistics Management).

* Source: ABS Labour Force Survey, National Skills Commission trend data to May 2019 and projections to 2024

** Source: National Skills Commission, Australian Government.

Professional Recognition

Graduates may be eligible for membership of professional industry bodies such as CILTA, SCLAA and ICS.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Science & Mathematics courses at University of Tasmania.
85.7%
Overall satisfaction
90%
Skill scale
87.1%
Teaching scale