Master of Business Administration (Shipping and Maritime Management)

Master of Business Administration (Shipping and Maritime Management)

Master degree
18 months
Application deadlines: Applications are accepted at any time for most courses.
Processing time: 30 days
Full-time, Part-time, Distance & online learning
Intakes: February 25, July 15
International tuition: A$26,000
Domestic tuition: A$10,754

Program overview

This course is designed to provide both existing and potential middle and senior managers with management knowledge and expertise, including its application to maritime industry operations. With the focus on an applied approach to this critical industry, centred on strategic and analytical thinking, a unique educational experience is provided.

Study options

Study options
This program can be done
On campus
Part-time
Completely online

Requirements

Exams:

  • PTE
  • TOEFL iBT
  • IELTS
An undergraduate degree of an Australian higher education institution or the equivalent standard in any other institution and at least two years' work experience; or A professional qualification such as a Certificate of Competency as Master Class 1 (Unlimited) or Master Class 2 (Unlimited), Engineer Class 1/Chief Engineer (Unlimited) or Engineer Class 2/2nd Engineer (Unlimited) and at least two years' work experience; or AMC's 3 year J2U Advanced Diploma of Nautical Science or J2W Advanced Diploma of Marine Engineering (or equivalent) and significant industrial experience; or Graduate Certificate of Applied Science (Specialisation) or a Graduate Certificate in Maritime and Logistics Management or a Graduate Certificate of Maritime Studies; or If a first degree or professional qualification is not held, candidates may still apply to the Department of Maritime and Logistics Management for consideration as a candidate. These applicants are assessed on their work experience, current managerial responsibilities and any other qualifications; a GMAT assessment may be required. International students with English as a second language will need to have an IELTS score of 6 (with no band less than 6).

Career opportunities

The organisations connected with the maritime and logistics industries are very diverse, including for instance large private companies, entrepreneurial start-ups and government entities. The diversity creates many opportunities for your career progression, both globally and domestically. For example, the maritime industry includes ports, shipping companies, stevedores and tourism and the logistics industry encompasses warehousing, road freight, air freight, freight forwarding and distribution. Additionally, many organisations may have a primary focus on manufacturing or international business, which will necessitate that they have internal departments involved in logistics, supply chain management and international trade, creating more opportunities. With logistics the fastest growing industry globally, there are many possibilities for you to choose.

Campus location

Newnham, Launceston , Australia

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