Associate Degree in Global Logistics and Maritime Management

Program Overview

The Associate Degree in Global Logistics and Maritime Management equips students with problem-solving skills and knowledge in logistics and maritime industries. It covers topics in international business management, transport systems, and the maritime sector. Graduates can pursue careers in organizations involved in global trade, such as exporting, importing, and ship management. The program offers flexible study options, including part-time distance study and full-time on-campus.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Associate Degree in Global Logistics and Maritime Management provides students with problem-solving skills and knowledge of critical elements of both the logistics and maritime industries. Studying this course 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 course will appeal to those planning careers in organizations associated with global business, both in Australia and overseas. Units 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 specialized industries. This course is available part-time by distance study mode or full-time on campus. Successful completion of this course provides a pathway into the P3E Bachelor of Global Logistics and Maritime Management.

Objectives:

This course provides students with knowledge of critical elements of the maritime and logistics industries, enabling business and management problem-solving skills to be applied to key industry issues. The course provides the necessary grounding in maritime and international logistics, covering essential topics relevant to international business management, transport systems, and the maritime industry. Students studying this course are expected to develop a range of skills that facilitate decision-making and can be applied to complex issues that arise in international logistics systems and its associated maritime transport sector. These skills include knowledge application and analytical, problem-solving, and communication,

Outline:

The Associate Degree in Global Logistics and Maritime Management requires the completion of 200 credit points comprising: 100 credit points: 8 core units 50 credit points: 4 major units 50 credit points: 4 elective units A major is an area of focus in your degree. During your studies, you’ll choose an area that interests you, and then study a group of units related to that area. In your Elective component, you can choose from any units marked as "Student Electives" which you meet the pre-requisites for, at any level, from across the university. To search for possible Elective units, use the Unit Search tool to search by the discipline that you are interested in. Your electives can be used to add breadth to your degree, by exploring a variety of different subject areas from across the University from within or outside the College of Sciences and Engineering. Alternatively, you can deepen your engagement with specific subject areas, for example, by completing additional units in the same discipline as your major area or related fields. You can also use this space to complete an optional second major (of note, if you intend to continue your studies through to Bachelor level) which may be a second major chosen from another course noting some exclusions apply. Not all majors can be taken by students in different courses. We have a team of Course Information Officers available to help you structure your studies to meet your desired outcomes.

Careers:

The course will allow graduates to contribute to operations and management in the international logistics and maritime industries. Organizations 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 course will provide a solid grounding in international logistics and maritime transport issues for people employed in government and other policy-related areas.