This unit covers a range of topics in port and terminal management from business, operations and policy/governance perspectives. First, it explains the role of ports and terminals as public assets and commercial businesses, and their pricing, competition and marketing. Second, it covers the management of port and terminal operations including logistics, performance valuation, safety, security and...

This unit builds on CNA920 and provides theory required in the design and practical application of methodologies and methods in practice. This unit will expose students to real world examples of the application of methods and methodologies in practice, exploring measuring outcomes of research, examining what research programmes actually deliver, where do research questions come from, how is...

This unit is divided into two components. The first component deals with finance – the sourcing and management of funds as well as the valuation of your venture. The second component deals with risk – the understanding of what risk is and how to manage it in a business venture. As an entrepreneur, you are driven by the product or service you offer, finding your customers and ensuring you...

The course of climate change can be altered, and science tells us the next decade will be crucial. Averting a climate catastrophe depends on rapid action to reduce greenhouse gases, as well as widespread adaptation to minimise the impact of the changes already being felt. This unit considers why we have not acted quickly as a society so far and what some of our options are going forward. We will...

This unit introduces the foundations of risk analysis, risk management, and contingency planning at an organisational level. The unit explores the foundations of risk across many industries and disciplines, examining the risk analysis process, contingency planning, business continuity and disaster recovery. By exploring the implications of current incidents in areas such as security, manufacturing...

This unit introduces the foundations of risk analysis, risk management, and contingency planning at an organisational level. The unit explores the foundations of risk across many industries and disciplines, examining the risk analysis process, contingency planning, business continuity and disaster recovery. By exploring the implications of current incidents in areas such as security, manufacturing...

This unit explores the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) guided by Software Engineering principles and practices. It elaborates on the understanding of various software development methodologies currently in practice, with a focus on Agile methodology. The unit covers the entire lifecycle, from the requirements phase to software development and testing. In addition, it addresses the...

Statistics is the science of decision making and forms a key foundation of scientific research. This unit will present to postgraduate students, that are early in their research studies, a broad range of applied quantitative data analysis techniques. Students will learn aspects of collecting, processing, analysing, and presenting, quantitative information. Topics include: experimental design,...

Satellite remote sensing has revolutionised the way that marine scientists can study the ocean and the physical and biological processes that are present. Students will gain knowledge of relevant satellites, sensors and techniques that are useful in marine research. ...

This unit enables students to develop and refine an individual text-based research topic of their interest, on a project connected to the expertise of a staff member. This is an individual study negotiated with the Honours Coordinator and an academic. Students will meet regularly with an academic expert to develop their approach and complete their written project....