Course Overview

The Bachelor of Global Logistics and Maritime Management (P3E) is a specialised business degree offered by the Australian Maritime College (AMC), a world-ranked institute for maritime education. This course focuses on the complex systems that move 90% of the world's trade across the oceans.

What You Will Study

The curriculum is built to give you a deep understanding of how global supply chains and maritime businesses operate. In your first year, you will cover core subjects like International Business Communication and Exporting and Importing to build a strong foundation. As you progress, you will dive into specialist topics such as Port and Terminal Management, Maritime Economics, and Ship Operations Management. You have the opportunity to major in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, where you will learn to manage complex international freight systems and global procurement strategies.

The Student Experience

Being a student in this program means joining a close-knit, industry-focused community in Launceston. The classroom experience is highly interactive, moving beyond standard lectures to include industry workshops and site visits to active ports and logistics hubs. You will work closely with expert teachers and engage directly with senior managers through the Maritime and Logistics Management Industry Forum. The atmosphere is collaborative, as many projects involve solving real-world challenges currently faced by the shipping and transport sectors.

Career and Industry Connections

This course is uniquely designed to make you "job-ready" for a sector with high global demand. By studying at AMC, you benefit from strong ties to industry leaders like TasPorts and the Toll Group. The program prepares you for diverse roles such as logistics analyst, port manager, or freight forwarder. Because the maritime industry is constantly evolving, you will gain skills in strategic decision-making and sustainable business practices that are highly valued by employers in both government and private sectors.

Entry Requirements

Review the academic qualifications, grades, and additional criteria needed for admission to this program.

SPM

SPM

Minimum 5 credits including Mathematics (C) & English (C)

STPM

Minimum CGPA 3.00 including Mathematics T (C)

DIPLOMA

Minimum CGPA 3.00 including Mathematics T (C)

A-LEVEL

Minimum CGPA 3.00 including Mathematics T (C)

O-LEVEL

Minimum CGPA 3.00 including Mathematics T (C)

ADDITIONAL

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

MUET Band 3 or above
IELTS Overall 6.0 or above
Has at least one industry level certification in Engineering

Entry Requirement

To enter this program, students typically need to have completed a secondary school qualification equivalent to the Australian Year 12, such as the Malaysian STPM with a minimum CGPA of 2.67 or a Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) with a maximum of 25 points across the top 5 subjects. English language proficiency is essential, requiring an IELTS Academic score of 6.0 with no individual band less than 5.5, or a PTE Academic score of 50 with no skill below 42. Alternatively, Malaysian students who completed the SPM 1119 with a minimum grade of B or higher may meet the English requirement. Students who do not meet these academic or English standards may first enrol through the International Pathway College to bridge into the degree.

About this School

Australia’s premier public research university offering diverse undergraduate, postgraduate, and research programs across Hobart, Launceston, Burnie & Sydney campuses with strong industry links.