LOG904-151 Disaster Relief Operations Management: A Case Study Approach (Autumn 2019)
- ECTS Credits:
- 2.5
- Responsible faculty:
- Avdeling for logistikk
- Campus:
- Molde
- Course Leader:
- Arild Hoff
- Teaching language:
- English
- Study level:
- {code=HN, name=Second degree level}
- Duration:
- ½ year
Table of contents
Contents
Course content (abstract): Disaster relief operations have gained increased attention from the academic community in recent years as researchers, motivated in particular by a high number of sudden-onset, major catastrophes have sought to make sense of aspects concerning (but not limited to) operations management, performance measurement, logistics and transportation, demand forecasting, inventory management and quality control. Understanding the challenges and enhancing the effectiveness of disaster relief and humanitarian work is regarded as vital to enhancing the efficacy of future relief efforts.
Topics covered: Operations and supply chain management, in the context of disaster relief operations, and also including aspects resource capabilities and strategy.
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Master in Logistics
- Experience-based Master in Logistics
- Master in Sustainable Energy Logistics
- Exchange programme - Master's level
Recommended knowledge
The student's learning outcomes after passing the exam
Forms of teaching and learning
Our lectures will introduce the concepts and challenges associated with operations and supply chain within the sector, as well aspects of organizational strategy. Case studies will facilitate student-led discussion.
Exam
- Form of assessment: Written school assessment
- Proportion: 100%
- Duration: 3 Hours
- Grouping: Individual
- Grading scale: Letter (A - F)
- Support material: Only general dictionary in mother tongue/Norwegian/English in paper version
Pensum
To be advised in advance of teaching.