University of Tasmania
Minimum 1 year, up to a maximum of 3 years
Launch your career in maritime and logistics with practical business knowledge and management skills. This diploma prepares you for administrative and management roles in shipping, ports, freight forwarding, and related industries, with pathways to higher qualifications.
Domestic applicants must have completed Year 12 (TCE or equivalent), or hold a Certificate III or above from VET/TAFE, or have completed an undergraduate unit at diploma level or higher. International students require IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with no band lower than 5.5, or PTE Academic 50 with no score lower than 42. Applicants without formal qualifications may be considered based on work and life experience.
The diploma comprises 100 credit points across core, major, and elective units. Core units include International Business Communication, Introduction to the Maritime Industry, Exporting and Importing, and Commercial and Transport Law. Students choose a major area: either Logistics and Supply Chain Management (covering International Transport Systems and Air Transport Management) or Maritime Business Management (covering Data Analysis for Business and Accountability and Accounting). Two elective units allow students to broaden their knowledge across university disciplines.
The University of Tasmania maintains close links with prospective employers and industry associations, providing students with networking opportunities through guest speakers and industry forums featuring senior managers from companies like TasPorts, Agility Logistics, Toll Group, and Patrick Stevedore. The university prioritises work-integrated learning and first-hand industry experience to ensure graduates are ready for maritime careers.
Graduates are prepared for management and administrative careers in private enterprise, industry organisations, and government in commercial shipping, ports and terminals, transport policy and administration, freight forwarding, and exporting/importing. The diploma provides a pathway to the Associate Degree and Bachelor of Global Logistics and Maritime Management for further career advancement.
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