Business Administration, International Logistics, 7.5 credits

Learning outcomes

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.

Content

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.

Examinations and grades

Group Work, 2.5 credits (Code: B001)
Grades used are Fail (U) or Pass (G).

Written Examination, 5 credits (Code: B002)
Grades used are Fail (F), Sufficient (E), Satisfactory (D), Good (C), Very Good (B) or Excellent (A).

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 determine which grading system is to be used. The grade must be determined by a teacher specifically nominated by the university (the examiner).

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

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

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 Group Work.

To receive Very Good (B) or Excellent (A) for the course, the student must achieve Very Good (B) or Excellent (A) on the Written Examination and Pass on Group Work.

Modes of assessment

Group Work, 2.5 credits (Code: B001)

Written Examination, 5 credits (Code: B002)

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

For further information, see the university's local examination regulations.

Specific entry requirements

General entry requirements for university studies.

For further information, see the university's admission regulations.

Other provisions

The written examination can be written in English or Swedish. All other examination parts are to be made in English.

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.

Reading list and other learning resources

Required Reading

Manners-Bell, John (Latest Edition)
Introduction to Global Logistics
Great Britain: Kogan Page Ltd, 372 pages

Additions and Comments

Additional articles/papers as required, max 100 pages.