Diploma in Shipping and Freight Level 5
Logistics is the science of planning, organising and managing activities that provide goods and services right through to consumers. It’s getting the right product to the right place at the right time with the right quality and at the right price.
Start your logistics career here. Job opportunities after graduation include import/export clerk, customs broker, inventory controller, purchasing officer, container controller and so on. Over 90% of our graduates get jobs in our local booming logistics industry.
Programme Details
About the Programme
Deliver the goods with a sought after qualification
Study for one of the industry’s most sought-after diplomas. These two Diplomas provide the only dedicated full-time programmes in New Zealand that specifically prepare you for employment in the shipping, freight and logistics industries – plus they have full industry support.
You’ll gain foundation knowledge in transport on a global scale and in a global environment, the application of logisitics principles, cargo care, the importation and exportation of hazardous goods, the law relating to transportation, and how to write and present reports. You’ll then go on to specialise in your chosen pathway. Field trips and site visits add to the practical hands-on nature of the programme. You’ll be assessed by a variety of assignments and examinations which develop sound time-management and study skills. Graduates of the Diploma in Shipping and Freight are trained to standard to apply for a Customs PIN number.
Depending on your prior level of experience, on graduating, you could be ready to take on supervisory roles. Or if you want to progress to management roles, you can take your study to the next level with industry-specific MIT graduate diplomas or a Bachelor of Business (Logistics). The shipping and freight specialisation has been specifically designed for those wanting to obtain IATA and FIATA diplomas in Cargo, Freight Forwarding and Air Dangerous Goods (additional fees may apply).
If you are enrolled for the Diploma in Shipping and Freight you have a choice of studying either at the MIT Otara campus or the NZMS city campus.
Scholarships and prizes are offered to selected students.
| Programme Code | MN4462 |
|---|---|
| Study Method | Full time |
| Qualification | MIT Diploma |
| Duration | Two semesters (full time) |
| Applications | Close when programme is full |
| Start Dates | February and July |
| Level | 5 |
| Credits | 120 |
| Fees | $5,600 (approx) |
| International Student Fees | $17,450 per year |
Offered by
New Zealand Maritime School
Entry Requirements
Applicants must meet the following entry requirements:
- A minimum of 48 NCEA credits at Level 2 or equivalent
or - Successful completion of the MIT Certificate in Business or equivalent
or - Successful completion of the MIT Certificate in Logistics or equivalent
or - Evidence of academic achievement at Level 4 (prospective students may be required to complete a research essay to show academic prowess)
and - Have English language competence to undertake this programme which is taught and assessed in English. Any applicant whose first language is not English must provide evidence of an overall IELTS (Academic) band score of 6.0 (with no score below 5.5) or equivalent.
All applicants will be interviewed. The interview will be conducted by a panel of at least two staff. The interview will also provide an opportunity to outline the programme and to ensure the student is aware of the course content and assignment policies. The interview will also ensure that the applicant has applied for the most appropriate level of programme by assessing work experience, prior learning and aptitude. The interview will provide an opportunity to assess the following attributes:
- Personal presentation and discipline
- Communication skills
- Attitude and motivation to learn and succeed.
Applicants will be accepted in order of application.
Selection Process
Due to a limited number of places in the programme, admission is restricted. Suitable applicants will be expected to attend a selection interview. The selection criteria will include personal presentation, communication skills and motivation to succeed.
Programme Summary
These programmes comprise six core compulsory courses, plus either six compulsory courses in Shipping and Freight or four compulsory courses in Supply Chain Management.
Semester 1
Students complete the following courses:
- Transport Geography
- Applied Logistics
- Cargo Care (including Land & Sea Dangerous Goods)
- Import Export Practice Hazardous Goods
- Transport Law
- Reports and Presentations
Semester 2
Diploma in Shipping and Freight
Students complete the following courses:
- Supply Chain Economics and Costing
- Customs Law and Practice
- Agency Practice
- Container Practice
- IATA Air Cargo and Dangerous Goods
- Freight Technology
Diploma in Supply Chain Management
Students complete the following courses:
- Supply Chain Economics and Costing
- Purchasing and Inventory Management
- Network Planning and Facility Location
- Logistics Technology
Further Training or Study
Graduates can staircase into the MIT Graduate Certificates in Shipping or Supply Chain Management and, in turn, the Bachelor of Business (Logistics).
Graduates of the Diploma in Shipping and Freight will also be eligible to apply for the IATA/FIATA Introductory Diploma (additional fees may apply).
Career Opportunities
Shipping and freight positions in port agencies, importing or exporting, shipping, air freight, freight forwarding, customs agency and general transport. Supply chain positions in transportation, distribution and warehousing. Some graduates may be ready for supervisory roles.