Örebro University School of Business

Course Syllabus

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)

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.

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 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.

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

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).

According to regulations on grading systems for first- and second-cycle education (vice-chancellor's decision 2010-10-19, reg. no. CF 12-540/2010), one of the following grades is to be used: fail, pass, or pass with distinction. 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 reasons.

Grades used on course are Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with Distinction (VG).

Final Grade
The final grade will be translated into the ECTS grading scale.

To receive a Pass for the course, the student must pass the written examination, the written report/paper, the presentation and the opposition paper.

To receive a Pass with Distinction for the course, the student must achieve a Pass with Distinction in the written examination, the written report/paper, and the opposition paper, as well as achieving a Pass in the presentation.

All assignments for the course need to be completed and turned in according to instructions of the teacher.

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

Standard university admission requirements.

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

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).

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

Additional articles/papers, about 100 pages.

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