SCM500 International Transportation and Distribution (Autumn 2023)

About the course

• Introduction to trade theory
• Globalization and international flows of goods
• International value chains and international transports with different forms of transport
• Documentation, standard trading conditions, obligations, liability, and insurance in international transport
• Comparative environmental analyses of international supply chains.

The course is connected to the following study programs

• Bachelor in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
• Bachelor in Economics and Business Administration
• Individual Study Courses/Part- time studies
• Exchange programme - Bachelor's level
• Exchange programme - Master's level

Recommended requirements

The students should have passed introductory courses in business and economics. Some knowledge of basic logistics is an advantage

The student's learning outcomes after completing the course

Knowledge

• Understand the main forces for international trade
• Know the features of international trading patterns and the transport modes associated with these patterns
• Know the standard conditions in trading contracts and how these affect the distribution of responsibilities in international transports
• Know the basic environmental effects of different transport modes

Skills

• Be able to apply the theory of trade to explain the global pattern of trade
• Be able to set up a comparative environmental analysis of means of transport
• Search for and find relevant academic literature related to a problem of your own

General competence

• Academic writing, including the formulation of a problem statement
• Ability to critical thinking

Forms of teaching and learning

2 hours of lectures per week. In addition, a seminar and tutoring related to the obligatory essay-writing

Examination

• Form of assessment: School assessment
• Proportion: 60%
• Duration: 4 hours
• Grouping: Individual
• Grading scale: Letter (A - F)
• Support material: All printed and written supporting material

• Form of assessment: Home assessment
• Proportion: 40%
• Duration: 8 weeks
• Grouping: Group
• Grading scale: Letter (A - F)
• Support material: All printed and written supporting material