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Join us at the Australian Maritime College (AMC), a leading maritime research and teaching institute and learn applied business principles for maritime industry success.
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is designed for those who seek to acquire specific management skills and knowledge appropriate for the maritime industry. The course will equip you with a high level of understanding of the maritime industry and provide the foundation to undertake middle and senior management positions after graduating.
The MBA in Maritime Management provides a unique educational experience focusing on an applied approach to the maritime industry, centred on strategic and analytical thinking. The MBA offers learning outcomes focused on industry needs by applying business principles, such as management and finance, to the maritime industry and a strategic perspective to international issues relating to maritime management.
This course may be completed in as little as 1.5 years for those who have completed study or work experience in a related area.
Our 3 specialisations are designed to allow you to explore the theory and practice of business logistics and supply chain management, business operations, and technology in the maritime industry:
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.
This specialisation is designed to provide engineering professionals with an MBA qualification to develop their management careers in the maritime industry. Your studies will focus on the application of technology in the maritime industry and consist of 4 units: design of marine machinery systems, principles of naval architecture, marine surveying and inspection, and marine superintendency.
The Shipping Operations specialisation is designed to provide professionals working in the maritime industry with an MBA qualification to advance their management careers. The specialisation aims to expand your understanding of shipping operations and related fields while further developing your managerial skills. Gain advanced shipping operations knowledge through 4 specialisation units: maritime safety, marine surveying and inspection, port management and strategy, and harbour operations and services.
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Whether you seek professional development or aspire to pursue a master's degree, this course provides an ideal pathway towards achieving your goals.
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Maritime Management graduates are leaders in business – locally, nationally, and globally. An MBA in Maritime Management gives you the skills required to lead and succeed in your chosen field, both in general management and specialist contexts.
Gain a competitive edge in whatever career path you choose. MBAs are strongly represented among the world’s leading CEOs, relationship managers, business consultants, finance executives, entrepreneurs, and company directors.
13.3%
Business Administration Managers
Predicted job growth to 2028*
7.9%
Marine Transport Professionals
Predicted job growth to 2028*
*National Skills Commission five year projections from 2023 to 2028.
Student experience
Studying an MBA launched Saul’s career into open waters
“Every single teacher at AMC has been responsive, approachable, and importantly, smart. They teach you with authority in terms of understanding why the course work is being taught and its applicability in real life examples,” Saul said.
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Whether you're contemplating the next step in your career, seeking a change, or looking to consolidate your experience with a qualification, a postgraduate degree will give you a competitive edge.
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