Associate Degree in Global Logistics and Maritime Management
UndergraduateTAS-GLM-ADG2025
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Get to know the business of the logistics and maritime industries.
Build your understanding of the maritime industry, including shipping and ports managements. Unpack business concepts including exporting and importing. This online business course gets you started in international trade or further logistics studies.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Applications close
- 16 Feb 2025,
- 13 July 2025,
- 2 Nov 2025
- Credit available
- Yes
- Duration
- 2 years full time or part time equivalent
- Total subjects
- 16
- Available loans
- Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)
- CSP available
- Yes
Associate Degree in Global Logistics and Maritime Management
About this degree
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Analyse the application of theoretical principles, concepts and techniques to facilitate business decision-making in selected logistics and maritime management contexts.
- Examine business practices to identify problems in a range of logistics and maritime contexts.
- Propose a range of solutions to a logistics and maritime management problem using an established methodology guided by social, ethical, regulatory, technological and global perspectives.
- Communicate logistics and maritime management knowledge and concepts in multiple cultural contexts using various methods and formats to a range of audiences.
Embark on your journey in global trade with the Associate Degree in Global Logistics and Maritime Management. This degree lays the groundwork for problem-solving in logistics and maritime operations, equipping you with the fundamentals for complex international systems. Gain essential knowledge in logistics, business management, and shipping to navigate the specialised industries of global trade.
The Associate Degree in Global Logistics and Maritime Management provides you with problem-solving skills and knowledge of critical elements of both the logistics and maritime industries. Studying this program develops a range of skills that enhance decision-making and can be applied to complex issues that arise in international logistics systems and its associated maritime transport sector.
As logistics and shipping are major components of international trade, this program will appeal to those planning careers in organisations associated with global business, both in Australia and overseas. Subjects offered in this Associate Degree will allow you to become knowledgeable in a range of appropriate business activities such as logistics, international business management, exporting, importing, shipping and port management . This knowledge is essential for a sound understanding of issues that are faced by such specialised industries.
Successful completion of this program provides a pathway into the Bachelor of Global Logistics and Maritime Management.
Recommended study pattern
For students undertaking full-time study the following study pattern is recommended. If students are undertaking part-time study, we recommend that students complete all first year core subjects prior to completing elective subjects to maximise success.
Eight (8) Core Subjects:
Year 1
- TAS-JNB154 International Business Communication
- TAS-JNB156 Introduction to the Maritime Industry
- TAS-JNB160 Exporting and Importing
- TAS-JNB163 Commercial and Transport Law
Year 2
- TAS-JNB204 Port and Terminal Management
- TAS-JNB253 Maritime Law
- TAS-JNB260 Maritime Economics
- TAS-JNB261 Ship Operations Management
Major: Choose one (1) of the following Majors:
Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Year 1.
- TAS-JNB158 International Transport Systems
- TAS-JNB161 Air Freight Transport
Year 2
- TAS-JNB225 Logistics Management
- TAS-JNB258 Warehousing and Distribution
Maritime Business Management
Year 1
- TAS-BEA140 Data Analysis for Business
- TAS-BFA103 Accountability and Accounting
Year 2
- TAS-JNB251 International Business Management
- TAS-JNB262 Applied Organisational Resilience: Crisis, Continuity and Security Management
4 UTAS Elective Subjects
Award requirements
Satisfactory completion of 16 subjects, as required in the schedule, within 2-5 years from commencement.
Exit points
Students will be permitted to exit the course and graduate with the following exit award where the requirements of the exit award have been met.
- P1E Diploma of Global Logistics and Maritime Logistics Management
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Indicative first year fee
$13,050
Indicative total fee $28,000
The amounts shown here are indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.
Fees may vary depending on:
- the subjects you choose
- credit from previous work experience
- your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.
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Entry requirements
- Completed UTAS University Preparation Program or an equivalent enabling program offered by another Australian university; OR
- Successfully completed one (12.5 credit points) undergraduate subject of study at Diploma level or higher.
Successful completion of one OUA open access subject of study at the equivalent AQF level (equivalent to 12.5 UTAS credit points), unless otherwise specified
Completed the TCE (or equivalent)
Completed a Certificate III or above in any discipline.
Applicants without senior secondary, tertiary or VET / TAFE study can complete a personal competency statement.
Applicants may be eligible for an offer if they have relevant work and / or life experiences which demonstrate a capacity to succeed in this course.
The University of Tasmania grants credit and recognition of prior learning that may include formal and/or informal prior learning. More information is available here.
Career opportunities
The program will allow graduates to contribute to operations and management in the international logistics and maritime industries. Organisations active in international trade, such as those involved in exporting and importing, global transport, ship management, international freight forwarding and ports and terminals will be potential employers. Additionally the program will provide a solid grounding in international logistics and maritime transport issues for people employed in government and other policy-related areas.
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