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1 Imagine life without logistics nothing would get from A to B. Shops would be empty, you wouldn t have fuel for your car, and the order now button would be useless. With a maritime and logistics management degree from AMC, you ll become a decision maker and problem solver in a $200 billion-a-year industry that makes a difference to our lives every single day COURSE GUIDE

2 maritime BuSiNESS & international logistics The maritime and logistics industries are booming. Thanks to international trade and online shopping, there are more goods and services being transported around the globe than ever before. Studying maritime business & international logistics at AMC will open the door to a career that offers you excellent earning potential and worldwide opportunities. Business degrees with a competitive edge! Full-time and part-time 2 study options and on-campus or distance 3 available Work experience recognised for entry We offer flexible learning, by distance 3 or on-campus, full-time or part-time 2, and with a choice of three start dates per year. We also recognise industry experience, so you can gain entry without the usual academic prerequisites. Support is available through a range of generous scholarships. Choose from the following study areas: MARITIME AND LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT An overview of the maritime sector, plus specialist studies in logistics combined with more traditional business topics produces a degree with a strong industry focus. INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS (FREIGHT FORWARDING) This course will appeal to students already working in freight forwarding and international business, as well as those students wanting to pursue a career in these specialised areas. MARITIME TECHNOLOGy MANAGEMENT A hybrid degree that combines maritime engineering with a range of specialised topics in logistics management, including exposure to relevant economic and legal concepts. logistics: The right product, in the right quantity, in the right condition, delivered to the right customer at the right place, at the right time, at the right cost 2014 COURSE GUIDE 25

3 DIPLOMA Maritime & Logistics Management DURATION: 1 YEAR FULL-TIME OR This diploma provides students with an introduction to study in the maritime and logistics management fields. Students will gain contemporary business expertise leading to careers in management and administration in the logistics and maritime industries and related areas. Students complete eight compulsory units: a combination of business studies in areas such as communication, law and finance; and more industry specific units covering international transport, ship operations management and exporting and importing. Prospective students must meet AMC/UTAS general entry requirements ( requirements.html). Special consideration will be given to people who do not meet the general course entry requirements, but who have industry or government work experience. Graduates are encouraged to enrol in the Associate Degree or Bachelor of Business (Maritime and Logistics Management) with credit equivalent of one full-time year of study (8 units). CAREER OPTIONS This diploma prepares students for management and administrative careers in private enterprise, industry bodies and government across the areas of commercial shipping, ports and terminals, transport policy, freight forwarding, importing and exporting, and other areas of international business. graduate PROFILE NaOmi MARITIME TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT As a Logistics Specialist for Energy Resources of Australia Ltd., I am primarily responsible for the secure and safe transport and export of Uranium Oxide (U 3 O 8 ) from our mines in the Northern Territory to destinations including North America, Europe and China. One of the best parts of my job is its versatility some days I m on site in coveralls and safety gear, and other days I m at the office in a business suit. One minute I might be on the phone to the Chief Financial Officer, and the next I ll be talking to a truck driver. After high school I worked on a Maxi Yacht in the Whitsundays where I was mesmerized by the massive commercial vessels I saw piloted through the Great Barrier Reef. I wanted to find out more about international trade and the industry behind those ships. The most important thing I learnt at AMC was how to learn! Learning on the job is constant and AMC taught me how important it is to ask questions whenever I m unsure. I also enjoyed the practical aspects of studying at AMC. The courses were diverse and we got out of the classroom often. My lecturers were approachable and supportive, and many of my classmates became great friends. The position I am in now has been built on the foundations AMC helped me establish. ORDER PROCESSING COMPUTERISED INvENTORy PICk AND PACk PICk UP FROM WHARF logistics process DELIvERy DISTRIBUTION UNLOAD CONTAINERS SHIP COURSE GUIDE For more information on Maritime Business & International Logistics undergraduate courses:

4 maritime B u S i N E S S & international l O g i S T i C S ASSOCIATE DEGREE Maritime & Logistics Management DURATION: 2 YEARS FULL-TIME OR This associate degree covers the first two years of the degree program and prepares students for management careers in the dynamic and internationally-focused maritime and logistics industries and related areas. This course combines the core business principles of finance, marketing, economics, international business management and law with more specific maritime industry topics, including international transport systems and ship operations management. Specialised logistics-based subjects provide students with the necessary focus on and appreciation of the issues confronting the logistics and maritime industries. Prospective students must meet AMC/UTAS general entry requirements ( admissions/requirements.html). Special consideration will be given to people who do not meet the general course entry requirements, but who have industry or government work experience. Graduates progressing to the Bachelor of Business (Maritime and Logistics Management) will gain credit for the equivalent of two years full-time study (16 units). Graduates will gain the skills to pursue careers in operations and management within the international logistics and maritime industries. Potential employers will be international trade organisations and those involved in exporting and importing, global transport, ship management, international freight forwarding and port and terminal management. BACHELOR DEGREE Applied Science (Maritime Technology Management) DURATION: 3 YEARS FULL-TIME OR (all technology units are studied on-campus in Launceston) 1 A combination of studies in engineering and technology management with logistics and business, gives students specialised skills to work in project management roles in the maritime sector and other industries such as construction, ports and terminal management, shipping, logistics and international trade. Prospective students must meet AMC/UTAS general entry requirements ( admissions/requirements.html). Satisfactory completion of Year 12 is also required, including completion of pre-tertiary Mathematics Applied (students without pre-tertiary mathematics can undertake a bridging course 4 ). Also recommended is a pre-tertiary science subject (Physical Science, Physics or Chemistry). Bridging courses 4 are also available for the science subjects. Students complete 24 units covering core business areas including communication, economics and law, together with maritime engineering and technology studies including design and production. This course is also complemented with maritime and logistics management units including logistics management, ship operations management, and ports and terminals management. Graduates may enrol in the Honours program or, with two years relevant work experience, in the postgraduate coursework program. Graduates may also gain credit towards a second bachelor degree in Business. This degree prepares students for management careers in the maritime and shipping industries in areas such as ship management, operations management, materials handling, port and terminal management and project management. 1 Only available to those granted credit 4 This bridging course is not available to international students COURSE GUIDE 27

5 BACHELOR DEGREE Business (Maritime & Logistics Management) DURATION: 3 YEARS FULL-TIME OR This industry-focused degree combines the core buiness principles of finance, marketing, economics, business law and strategic management with more specific maritime industry units, including port and terminal management and ship operations management. Adding specialised logistics-based units provides students with the necessary focus and in-depth appreciation of the issues confronting the logistics and maritime industries. The course culminates with the Transport Research Project which requires students to apply business research techniques to contemporary issues in the maritime and logistics industries. Prospective students must meet AMC/UTAS general entry requirements ( requirements.html). Students complete 24 units in total: a combination of business units in areas such as communication, law, finance, economics, marketing and strategic management, together with more industry-specific units covering logistics, international transport, ship operations management, warehousing, port and terminal management, global procurement and supply chain management. Upon completion, students may enrol in the Honours program or, with two years relevant work experience, in the postgraduate coursework program. Graduates may also gain substantial credit towards a second bachelor degree in Applied Science (Maritime Technology Management). This degree prepares students for management and senior administrative careers in private enterprise, industry organisations and government. Key areas of employment include commercial shipping, ports and terminals, transport policy, freight forwarding, marine insurance, ship agencies, importing and exporting, and other areas of international business. DiD you know? This year, more than half of our maritime and logistics management students will study entirely by distance. graduate PROFILE ChriS MARITIME LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT I m from Tasmania and have always had an interest in boats and the ocean, but it was the job prospects that really prompted me to study my business degree at AMC in maritime and logistics management. I graduated in 2011 and am now working as a Project Operations Co-Ordinator for Westlink Logistics, which undertakes complex sea and land logistics projects for some of the biggest corporations in the world. I have a diverse role and am constantly using skills I learnt at AMC in everyday problem-solving tasks. This could be anything from drawing up stowage plans to protecting cargo worth millions of dollars; acting as a port captain in China supervising the loading of a vessel; or working in Port Hedland, running the unloading and tracking of 200 tonne locomotives for mining companies. I enjoy the work I do and am constantly learning and doing something new. I am also still in regular contact with the friends I made through AMC. As I travel frequently for work in Australia and overseas, I now find myself meeting up with other graduates in various parts of the world. AMC is made up of a diverse culture, giving everyone the opportunity to learn in a dynamic environment. The lecturers are all first class and willing to help whenever needed COURSE GUIDE For more information on Maritime Business & International Logistics undergraduate courses:

6 maritime B u S i N E S S & international l O g i S T i C S BACHELOR DEGREE International Logistics (Freight Forwarding) DURATION: 3 YEARS FULL-TIME OR A recent addition to the AMC suite, this degree provides students with knowledge of critical elements of the international logistics and freight forwarding industries - the fundamental components of international trade. The course will appeal to students planning and developing careers in organisations and government departments involved with freight forwarding and international business, both in Australia and overseas. Students will learn to identify problems and provide solutions in a range of fields such as customs broking, cargo regulatory systems, freight forwarding, logistics management and global procurement. The applied learning style is essential for a sound understanding of the issues facing such specialised industries. Prospective students must meet AMC/UTAS general entry requirements ( requirements.html). Special consideration will be given to people who do not meet the general course entry requirements, but who have industry or government work experience. Students study 24 units in total, made up of business units together with more industry-specific units in trade and border controls, air, land and sea freight transport, logistics, global procurement, and warehousing and distribution. Graduates may enrol in the Honours program or, with two years relevant work experience, in the postgraduate coursework program. Graduates will gain the skills to pursue careers in operations and management within the international logistics and freight forwarding industries. Potential employers are international trade organisations and those involved in international trade such as exporting and importing, customs broking, global transport, international freight forwarding and international logistics. Business (Maritime & Logistics Management) with Honours DURATION: ADDITIONAL 1 YEAR FULL-TIME OR The Bachelor of Business with Honours program provides outstanding undergraduate students with an extra year of advanced study and research that enhances their knowledge and analytical skills in the field of maritime and logistics management. Prospective students must meet AMC/UTAS general entry requirements ( admissions/requirements.html). Applicants who hold a Bachelor Degree (MLM) or equivalent with at least a credit average in their year 3 units are eligible to apply. Students undertake research in the field of maritime and logistics management under the supervision of one or more academic staff members, resulting in a business-oriented dissertation. The Honours year prepares candidates for further academic research in a Master s or Doctor of Philosophy degree, and with managerial experience, it is a sound basis for entering a Master of Business Administration. Upon completion, students will gain credit for up to two units in the Master of Business Administration (Maritime and Logistics Management). Traditionally, Honours graduates are highly sought after by employers because of their high level of academic achievement, well-developed research skills, and proven ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision COURSE GUIDE 29