OVERVIEW

The course is designed to provide a higher degree qualification for candidates who wish to extend the depth of skills and knowledge developed in previous undergraduate or postgraduate studies. It combines all the subjects of a traditional MBA with a strong maritime and logistics focus.

The target audience for the course is those already employed in the maritime or transport industries or those seeking to gain management positions within organisations involved in the international maritime and transport sectors.

The first year of study is the Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma where the aim is to enable students to develop a holistic and analytical perspective of the maritime and transport industries.

In the final part of study students complete four further coursework subjects. The subjects build upon the studies completed in the Graduate Certificate and Diploma and will give the candidate an opportunity to study international trade and finance in relation to the maritime and transport industries.

On successful completion, MBA graduates may pursue a program of research by applying for Master of Philosophy/Doctor of Philosophy.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Senior management positions in international businesses in transport, logistics and maritime industries; ports and terminals management and administration at local and international levels; government positions.

COURSE STRUCTURE

The course is conducted on a modular basis and students have the flexibility to choose the number of units for each semester. There are three semesters per academic year, in February, July and November.

Stage 1
Students undertake four coursework subjects of the Graduate Certificate in Maritime and Logistics Management

Stage 2
Students undertake another four coursework subjects of the Graduate Diploma in Maritime and Logistics Management.

Students can select any 8 subjects, taking into account pre-requisites that are available for Graduate Certificate in Maritime and Logistics Management and Graduate Diploma in Maritime and Logistics Management as follows:

• Management
  
• International Human Resource Management
  
• Maritime Economics
  
• Maritime Law
  
• Business Logistics
  
• Knowledge Management and Human Resource Development
  
• Financial Resource Management
  
• Services Marketing
  
• Ports and Terminals Management
  
• Strategic Management*
  
• Supply Chain Management
  
• Electronic Commerce and Information Technology
  
• Transformational Leadership

*Management is a pre-requisite for Strategic Management

Stage 3
Candidates undertake either four coursework subjects or one coursework subject and a dissertation. The following four coursework subjects are generally studied for the MBA:

• Business Research
  
• International Trade
  
• An elective from the Graduate Diploma
  
• International Maritime Policy

The option exists for candidates in Stage 3 of the MBA program to undertake a research dissertation (approximately 30,000 words) in lieu of the course work. The dissertation is equivalent to three subjects. Candidates taking this option must take Business Research.

A candidate entering Stage 3 of the MBA must complete the 8 subjects in the Graduate Certificate (Maritime and Logistics Management) and Graduate Diploma (Maritime and Logistics Management) programs, with a credit average, unless the Course Committee approves a specific exemption.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Candidates commence studies by enrolling in either our Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma courses. The entry requirements for these courses are given below:

• A first degree in Business or an associated discipline such as commerce, economics, law, management, transport & distribution, maritime studies or marine engineering, and at least two years appropriate work experience, or;
  
  
• Hold a Certificate of Competency as a Master Class 1 or Engineer Class 1 together with extensive industry experience, or;
  
  
• If a first degree or professional qualification is not held, prospective candidates may apply to the Department of Maritime and Logistics Management for consideration. Applicants' suitability will be assessed on their work experience, current managerial responsibilities and their GMAT score.

Upon successfully completing the Graduate Diploma in Maritime and Logistics Management with a credit rating overall, candidates are invited to complete the final four subjects for the MBA.

INTAKES

COURSE FEES *

The course fee per unit is AUD$1,575. Payment is made prior to commencement of every semester for the number of units undertaken for that semester.

All course fee is made payable via bank draft to “University of Tasmania”.

* The university reserves the right to vary course fees from time to time.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

You are required to submit the following for application:

• Completed application form
  
• 2 sets of certified certificates and transcripts
  
• Resume
  
• Application fee of S$75 (inclusive of 7% GST) for Singapore citizens and permanent residents (SPR) only
  
• Application fee of S$107 (inclusive of 7% GST) for foreign students holding employment pass, work permit or a dependant's pass
  
• The application fee can be paid in cash, by NETS or cheque payable to “YMCA of Singapore.”

ENQUIRY

Mr. Sean Tan
Tel : 6586 2378
Email : seantan@ymca.edu.sg
University website : http://www.amc.edu.au/