Bachelor of Global Logistics and Maritime Management (P3E)

The Australian Maritime College’s three-year Bachelor of Global Logistics and Maritime Management degree is designed to prepare students for management careers in the dynamic and internationally-focused maritime and logistics industries.

90 per cent of world trade is sent via the oceans, and it takes specialist skills to manage this vast industry. Global logistics and maritime management professionals are in high demand around the world in diverse industries such as shipping ports, logistics, exporting and importing, freight forwarding, manufacturing and government.

This specialist business degree will give you high-level expertise and knowledge. You’ll learn to maintain, enhance, and drive industry into the future.

This course draws on the expertise of the Australian Maritime College, which is a specialist research and teaching institute, ranked #1 in the International Association of Maritime Universities benchmarks.

Learning from highly qualified teachers, you'll gain valuable experience with industry workshops and site visits, and work directly with leaders from the maritime and logistics industries.

We also offer Diploma and Associate Degree entry points as pathways to the bachelor's degree. Please refer to the P1E Diploma of Global Logistics and Maritime Management course page or the P2E Associate Degree in Global Logistics and Maritime Management course pages for more information.

This degree can be combined to form a double degree. Study what you want, explore your options and find out how you can accelerate your career.

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All international students will need to meet the minimum English Language Requirements, University General Entry Requirements and any course specific requirements such as pre-requisite subjects, if applicable.

English Language Requirements

This degree requires an IELTS (Academic) of 6.0, with no individual band less than 5.5, or a PTE Academic score of 50, with no score lower than 42 or equivalent.

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.

General Entry Requirements

Admission to undergraduate courses at the University of Tasmania requires the completion of qualifications equivalent to a 12^th year of education in Australia.

Please review the equivalent undergraduate entry requirements to see the minimum requirement relevant to your country. The ATAR information for this course is located in the “For Domestic Students” section of the entry requirements on this page.

You can also meet the General Entry Requirement for this course with the following qualifications or prior studies:

• Completion of an equivalent AQF Certificate IV or above
• Complete or incomplete (minimum 25 credit points) of previous tertiary study at Bachelor level or higher

If you do not meet the minimum requirements, we offer the Foundation Studies Program.

Course Specific Requirements

The following course specific requirements must be met to be eligible to study this degree.

Students intending to undertake the Maritime Technology Management major must have studies or experience equivalent to a satisfactory achievement in the following Tasmanian Senior Secondary subjects:

• Mathematics Methods (MTM415117) or equivalent, and
• Physical Sciences (PSC315109) or equivalent (equivalency includes CHM415115 Chemistry OR PHY415115 Physics)

If you have not met a required pre-requisite, you will need to complete a University of Tasmania Foundation Studies Program before you start your course.

• All methods of meeting University of Tasmania English language requirements have a validity period of 2 years unless involving a country specific qualification as listed below.
• Each course offered by the University of Tasmania has a minimum English language requirement for entry as listed below. Applicants must also meet the academic entry requirements for each course.
• Applicants who qualify from a University of Tasmania program, and intend to gain professional registration to become a practitioner in Australia, may need to meet the relevant Professional Accrediting Agency's English language registration standard.
• In exceptional circumstances or cases not covered by the categories outlined below, multiple forms of evidence may be considered on a case by case basis by the Executive Director, Student Operations in consultation with the Director, Academic Quality and Standards.
• The University reserves the right to require that any applicant be required to undergo a test of English language.

Your studies in this course will prepare you to launch your career in dynamic private, public or non-profit sectors. The vast majority of global trade journeys across the oceans, creating demand for specialist skills in the maritime business sector.

With a degree in Global Logistics and Maritime Management, you'll acquire an in-demand skillset applicable across diverse industries including shipping ports, logistics, export and import, freight, manufacturing and industry regulation and government.

Your career journey can be based on land or seas, with several maritime positions available in offices close to home. Or you can find your next job aboard a vessel at sea.

You can map your own unique career course within this diverse and lucrative field. Make a global impact, build a rewarding career and explore the world of logistics and maritime management.

Employment for logistics, supply, distribution, and procurement professionals is growing fast, with skilled graduates in global demand. Logistics analysts are in the top 25 emerging occupations according to the National Skills Commission Australia.

Over the next five years, Job Outlook Australia* projects strong growth for employment in supply, distribution, and procurement managers roles.

• National Employment projections in Marine Transport professionals is expected to grow between now and 2026*
• More than 15,000 jobs are expected to be created in Australia as part of the continuous Naval Shipbuilding Program over the next 50 years.

*Job Outlook, Australian Government

Postgraduate study

If you successfully complete this course, you may be also be eligible to apply for a range of other postgraduate courses including Graduate Certificates and Graduate Diplomas and Masters by coursework and research. Filter the course list by Postgraduate to view the current courses available.