The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is designed for students who seek to acquire specific management skills and knowledge appropriate for the maritime industry. 

The course equips students with a high level of understanding of the maritime industry and provides the foundation for graduates to undertake middle and senior management positions.

The maritime industry is at the forefront of international trade for sustainable development and is an exciting, dynamic, and challenging industry in which to work. 

The MBA course provides a unique educational experience with a focus on an applied approach to the maritime industry, centered on strategic and analytical thinking. 

The MBA provides industry focused learning outcomes by applying business principles such as management and finance to the maritime industry, and a strategic perspective to international issues relating to maritime management.  

The MBA aims to produce inter-culturally competent graduates who are able to contribute substantially to the sustainability of the maritime industry in senior decision-making roles.

Maritime Logistics Specialisation

The Maritime Logistics specialisation will provide you with an MBA qualification that equips you for managerial careers in business logistics and supply chain management in the context of the maritime industry. 

The specialisation consists of 4 units - port management and strategy, international trade, business logistics, and supply chain management.

Learning Outcomes

1. Plan and develop organisational strategies for the maritime industry using business management concepts, processes and skills.
2. Lead decision making in maritime industry organisations using advanced knowledge in maritime logistics, maritime technologies, and shipping operations.
3. Develop and evaluate maritime management solutions to complex problems faced by the maritime industry.
4. Conduct a research or industry-based project to advance the knowledge and practices for maritime management.
5. Manage communications across organisational teams, customers and business partners to support business outcomes in maritime management contexts.

• Academic/Official Transcripts
• Language Proficiency
• Passport or Visa Documents
• Official translations of documents in a language other than English
• Work Experience Documents (If applicable)

The duration of the program will depend on your background.  Holders of a cognate undergraduate degree and two years’ work experience are eligible for advanced standing (i.e. normally 1 semester of credit) and hence, a reduced duration (1.5 years).

The College of Sciences and Engineering may accept as a candidate for the Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Maritime Management a person who has:

1. An undergraduate degree of an Australian higher education institution or the equivalent standard in any other institution and at least two years' work experience (NOTE 1.); or,
2. A Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Maritime Management or a related discipline; or,
3. A professional qualification such as a Certificate of Competency as a Master Class 1 (Unlimited) or Chief Engineer and at least two years' work experience; or,
4. If a first degree or professional qualification is not held, candidates may apply to the Department of Maritime and Logistics Management for consideration as a candidate. These applicants are assessed on their work experience, current managerial responsibilities and any other qualifications.

NOTE 1: An applicant lacking the requirement of at least two year’s work experience will normally need to complete Graduate Certificate in Maritime Management before being admitted to MBA in Maritime Management. 

In some instances, however, students may be admitted directly to MBA in Maritime Management but will still need to successfully complete all four units in their first semester of enrolment (i.e. the equivalent of Graduate Certificate in Maritime Management) in order to be allowed to continue in the course.