University of Tasmania
Minimum 3 years, up to a maximum of 7 years
Prepare for a global career in maritime and logistics management with this specialist business degree from Australia's leading maritime institution. Learn from industry experts and gain practical experience managing the 90% of world trade that travels by sea.
Domestic students can apply through the Schools Recommendation Program (based on school recommendation and year 11 results), ATAR (minimum 68.25 in 2026), or alternative pathways including completed tertiary study (Diploma level or higher with minimum 25 credit points), Certificate IV qualifications, or demonstrated work and life experience. International students require IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with no band below 5.5, or PTE Academic 50 with no score below 42, plus completion of qualifications equivalent to Australian year 12 education. No specific subject prerequisites required, though foundation units are available for those needing support.
The course comprises 300 credit points across three main components: a 100-credit-point major (choose from Logistics and Supply Chain Management or Maritime Business Management), 100 credit points of core units, and 100 credit points of electives. Core units cover international business communication, maritime industry introduction, exporting and importing, commercial and transport law, port and terminal management, maritime law, maritime economics, and ship operations management. The Logistics and Supply Chain major includes international transport systems, air transport management, logistics management, warehousing and distribution, supply chain management, global procurement, international freight management, and transport research projects. The Maritime Business Management major includes data analysis for business, accountability and accounting, managerial social responsibility, organizational resilience, organizational change and development, ship chartering, and SAP S/4HANA for logistics and supply chain. Students can also pursue a second major or sustainability major.
The University of Tasmania's Australian Maritime College is a specialist research and teaching institute ranked #1 in International Association of Maritime Universities benchmarks. The institution maintains close links with prospective employers and industry associations, providing students with networking opportunities through industry forums featuring senior managers from companies like TasPorts, Agility Logistics, Toll Group, and Patrick Stevedore. Graduates are eligible for professional accreditation from the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS), International Association of Maritime and Port Executives (IAMPE), and Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Australia (CILTA).
Graduates can pursue careers in diverse sectors including shipping ports, logistics, export and import, freight forwarding, manufacturing, and government regulation. Career opportunities span both land-based office positions and maritime positions aboard vessels. Employment for logistics, supply, distribution, and procurement professionals is growing rapidly, with logistics analysts identified as a top 25 emerging occupation by the National Skills Commission Australia. Job Outlook Australia projects strong growth for supply, distribution, and procurement managers over the next five years. The Naval Shipbuilding Program is expected to create over 15,000 jobs in Australia over the next 50 years. Graduates may also pursue postgraduate studies including Graduate Certificates, Graduate Diplomas, and Masters by coursework or research.