Business Administration, International Logistics, 7.5 credits

Aims and objectives

General aims for first cycle education

First-cycle courses and study programmes shall develop:

• the ability of students to make independent and critical assessments
• the ability of students to identify, formulate and solve problems autonomously, and
• the preparedness of students to deal with changes in working life.

In addition to knowledge and skills in their field of study, students shall develop the ability to:

• gather and interpret information at a scholarly level
• stay abreast of the development of knowledge, and
• communicate their knowledge to others, including those who lack specialist knowledge in the field.

(Higher Education Act, Chapter 1, Section 8)

Course objectives

After the completion of the course, the student will have

• a basic knowledge of global operations, logistics strategy and logistics planning
• a basic knowledge how the economy, competition, level of technology, and political environment can affect international logistics
• a basic knowledge in the management of logistics over national boundaries, and how to analyze logistics problems.

After completion of the course, the student will be able to

• discuss, compare and criticize logistics in the international arena, logistics strategy and different planning solutions.

After the completion of the course, the student will have the ability to

• apply this basic knowledge towards further studies in the international logistics arena
• assess different theories and knowledge in international logistics
• put into practice the theories and knowledge learnt in the course.

Main content of the course

The course will deal with the following aspects of international logistics

• evolution and design
• globalisation and its effects on logistics
• physical distribution
• global supply chain
• global logistics network design
• risk management
• information management
• performance measurement for global logistics
• governments interest in logistics
• documentation, terms of sale and terms of payment.

Teaching methods

Teaching is conducted using presentations, lessons and seminars

• Presentations where the teacher introduces the subject based on the course literature
• Lessons when case studies are discussed and analysed
• Seminars where students work is presented and discussed.

Students who have been admitted to and registered on a course have the right to receive tuition and/or supervision for the duration of the time period specified for the particular course to which they were accepted (see, the university's admission regulations (in Swedish)). After that, the right to receive tuition and/or supervision expires.

Examination methods

Examination, 7.5 credits (Code: A001)
Examination consists of an individual written test, a group written report/paper and group presentation on international logistics, a group opposition paper, as well as active participation in discussions of case studies and in seminars.

For students with a documented disability, the university may approve applications for adapted or other forms of examinations.

For further information, see the university's local examination regulations (in Swedish).

Grades

According to the Higher Education Ordinance, Chapter 6, Section 18, a grade is to be awarded on the completion of a course, unless otherwise prescribed by the university. The university may prescribe which grading system shall apply. The grade is to be determined by a teacher specifically appointed by the university (an examiner).

In accordance with university regulations regarding grading systems for first and second-cycle courses (Vice-Chancellor’s decision ORU 2018/00929), one of the following grades shall be used: Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with Distinction (VG). For courses that are included in an international Master’s programme (60 or 120 credits) or offered to the university’s incoming exchange students, the grading scale of A-F shall be used. The vice-chancellor, or a person appointed by the vice-chancellor, may decide on exceptions from this provision for a specific course, if there are special grounds.

Grades used on course are Fail (F), Sufficient (E), Satisfactory (D), Good (C), Very Good (B) or Excellent (A).

Examination
Grades used are Fail (F), Sufficient (E), Satisfactory (D), Good (C), Very Good (B) or Excellent (A).

For further information, see the university's local examination regulations (in Swedish).

Comments on grades

To receive Sufficient (E), Satisfactory (D) or Good (C) for the course, the student must receive Sufficient (E), Satisfactory (D) or Good (C) on the written examination, and Pass on the written report/paper, opposition paper and the presentation.

To receive Very Good (B) or Excellent (A) for the course, the student must achieve Very Good (B) or Excellent (A) in the written examination, and Pass in the written report/paper, opposition paper, and the in the presentation.

Detailed information on the requirements for different grade levels is given at the course start.

Specific entry requirements

General entry requirements.

For further information, see the university's admission regulations (in Swedish).

Transfer of credits for previous studies

Students who have previously completed higher education or other activities are, in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance, entitled to have these credited towards the current programme, providing that the previous studies or activities meet certain criteria.

For further information, see the university's local credit transfer regulations (in Swedish).

Other provisions

The individual written examination can be written in English or Swedish. All other submissions and presentations are to be made in English.

Remaining tasks should be completed as soon as possible according to the teacher's instructions.

Reading list and other teaching materials

Required Reading

Donald F. Wood [et al.] (Latest edition)
International Logistics
370 pages

Additions and Comments

Additional articles/papers as required, max 100 pages.