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Master of Transport Management

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The Sydney Master of Transport Management is offered by the Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies (ITLS), a key centre recognised by the Australian Federal Government as a leader in transport and logistics research and education. You will benefit from the centre’s strong links with industry and the major role it plays in developing transport policy and practice.

This program will give you specialist training in the field of transport management, with particular focus on policy and strategic planning. You will develop specialist skills in: applying the concepts, techniques and principles that underlie transport management, planning and analysis; understanding the relationships between government agencies and the private sector in the provision, financing, operation and maintenance of transport networks; using contemporary modelling techniques and data collection processes; managing the effects of current and future trends in transport. Our graduates have excelled in their careers, with many holding senior positions such as chief executives of bus, rail and aviation companies, global fleet managers, transport schedulers and urban and regional planners.

Units of study

Unit of study information for the Master of Transport Management

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Study plan

The Master of Transport Management requires the completion 60 credit points comprising two components:
(i) core units of study; and
(ii) elective units of study.

Completion of the three core units, TPTM6241 Transport Modes and Systems (foundation unit), TPTM6495 Analysis Tools for Transport and Logistics, and TPTM6450 Transport policy (capstone unit), is a requirement of this degree.

Completion of seven electives is also a requirement for the Master of Transport Management. Electives are selected from a wide range of specialist transport units of study.

Progression rules

A candidate for the Master of Transport Management must complete the core foundation unit of study (TPTM6241 Transport Modes and Systems) in their first semester of enrolment and the core capstone unit of study (TPTM6450 Transport policy) in their final semester of enrolment. It is recommended that the remaining core unit, TPTM6495 Analysis Tools for Transport and Logistics, be completed in the first semester of study as some elective options require the completion of this unit as a prerequisite.

Elective units are completed in in any order depending on prerequisite/corequisite requirements.

Course outcomes and further study

Graduate opportunities

Sydney Master of Transport Management graduates can pursue careers in diverse fields such as managing a railway, carrying out traffic and revenue forecasts, undertaking transport planning, being a specialist urban planner focusing on travel demand management, undertaking travel market surveys, providing strategic policy advice to government ministers or CEOs of large private organisations

Further study

The University of Sydney Business School has an outstanding reputation for the quality of its research across a wide range of academic disciplines. The Master of Transport Management is an entry pathway to our higher degree by research programs, the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Master of Philosophy (MPhil).

The postgraduate research programs offered by the Business School attract a large number of domestic and international students each year. With more than 180 research students currently enrolled, we have one of the largest and most diverse higher degree by research programs in the Asia-Pacific region. Read more information about Sydney research at http://sydney.edu.au/business/research .

How to apply

Domestic students

How to apply

Applications are made directly to the University and assessed by the Business School. On-time applications for the March Semester close on the last working day of November. On-time applications for the July Semester close on the last working day in May.

Please Note. Completed applications submitted after the deadline for each semester may still be considered, subject to course availability and sufficient time to process the application. At the Business School’s discretion, applications submitted too close to the start of a semester will not be considered, and will instead be processed for the following semester.

Admission requirements

A successful applicant for admission to the Master of Transport Management will hold the equivalent of an Australian bachelor's degree, graduate diploma/certificate from a recognised tertiary institution with a minimum credit (65 per cent) average. Qualifications awarded outside Australia can also be used for admission but equivalencies and entry requirements are determined based on the country, institution and qualification. You can find a guideline of the most common international entry requirements at
http://sydney.edu.au/business/futurestudents/postgraduate_study/pg_coursework_studies

International students

How to apply

Overseas applicants may apply (i) directly to the University, or (ii) through a University overseas representative (education agent).

Please Note. Completed applications submitted after the deadline for each semester may still be considered, subject to course availability and sufficient time to process the application. At the Business School’s discretion, applications submitted too close to the start of a semester will not be considered, and will instead be processed for the following semester.

Admission requirements

A successful applicant for admission to the Master of Transport Management will hold the equivalent of an Australian bachelor's degree, graduate diploma/certificate from a recognised tertiary institution with a minimum credit (65 per cent) average. Qualifications awarded outside Australia can also be used for admission but equivalencies and entry requirements are determined based on the country, institution and qualification. You can find a guideline of the most common international entry requirements at
http://sydney.edu.au/business/futurestudents/postgraduate_study/pg_coursework_studies

Fee disclaimer

Domestic students

*(1)Indicative Postgraduate Student Contribution Amount

*(1)Indicative Postgraduate Student Contribution Amount not available for Master of Transport Management.

Annual review

Annual review not available for Master of Transport Management.

*(2)Postgraduate Domestic Tuition Fee

This 2012 tuition fee for a domestic postgraduate student represents the fee that is payable by you in the calendar year you commence your course, commencing in 2012 for a standard annual full time load of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL). If your study load is more or less than the 1.0 EFSTL your fee will differ.

Annual review

Importantly, tuition fees are subject to annual review by the University, and are likely to increase each year of your period of study, effective at the start of each calendar year.

Additional incidental fees

For some courses there are incidental fees additional to the student contribution and/or course fee. Some of those fees are significant, for example, faculty-specific materials, tools, protected clothing and equipment. For further information about these additional incidental fees, please visit the University's Future Student's online webpage at http://sydney.edu.au/future_students

Potential for inaccuracy

Whilst every reasonable effort has been made to include correct and up to date information in this prospectus, you are also advised to consult directly with the Student Centre for domestic students or the International Office for international students so that they can provide you with specific and up to date information about those fees.

The academic requirements that are displayed are applicable to currently available courses only, and are updated annually in October and may be changed without notice. The Faculty Handbook and the University of Sydney Calendar are the official legal source of information relating to study at the University of Sydney, and you are referred to those documents

International students

International tuition fees for postgraduate students

This 2012 tuition fee for international postgraduate students represents the fees that are payable by you in the calendar year you commence your course, commencing in 2012 for a standard annual full time load of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL). If your study load is more or less than the 1.0 EFSTL your fee will differ.

Annual review

Importantly, tuition fees are subject to annual review, and are likely to increase each year of your period of study, effective at the start of each calendar year.

Additional incidental fees and health insurance

For some courses there are incidental fees additional to the tuition fees. Some of those fees are significant, for example, faculty-specific materials, tools, protected clothing, and equipment. For further information about these additional incidental fees, please visit the University's Future Student's online webpage at http://sydney.edu.au/future_students/international_postgraduate_coursework or http://sydney.edu.au/future_students/international_postgraduate_research

In addition to the fees indicated here for the course of study, International Students studying on an Australian Student Visa must have appropriate health insurance for the duration of their studies on a Student Visa through an approved provider of the Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) scheme. This is a requirement of the Australian Government, unless otherwise exempted by the Government.

Potential for inaccuracy

Whilst every reasonable effort has been made to include correct and up to date information here, you are also advised to consult directly with the Student Centre for domestic students or the International Office for international students so that they can provide you with specific and up to date information about those fees.

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