SCM305 Applied Decision Analysis (Autumn 2025)
- ECTS Credits:
- 7.5
- Responsible faculty:
- Avdeling for logistikk
- Campus:
- Molde
- Course Leader:
- Yury Redutskiy
- Teaching language:
- English
- Study level:
- {code=LN, name=Foundation courses, level I}
- Duration:
- ½ year
Table of contents
Contents
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Bachelor in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- Exchange programme - Bachelor's level
Recommended knowledge
Reduction of Credits
This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:
| Course | Reduction of Credits |
|---|---|
| SCM305N – Applied Management Science. | 7.5 |
The student's learning outcomes after passing the exam
KnowledgeUpon completing this course, the candidate:• will have broad knowledge of logistical problems and complexity of real-life logistical challenges.• will have broad knowledge of methods relevant to describing real-life business processes, decision-making, and addressing uncertainty. will be familiar with a variery of aspects of decision-making problems.• will be familiar with research and development trends in logisitcs and supply chain management.
SkillsUpon completing this course, the candidate:• will be able to solve real-life problems in the area of logistics with applications such as network design, scheduling, workforce organization, etc. will be able to apply spreadsheet modeling as well as relevant methods and tools for decision support.• will be able to come up with comprehensive and meaningful suggestions on resolving practical challenges in the given problem areas.• will be able to communicate the solution proposal and the results of the problem-solving.
General competenceUpon completing this course, the candidate:• has insight into the complex decision-making aspects in the context of logistics.• can plan and execute activites supporting decision analysis and decision-making for the given problem context.• can communicate academic matters such as the choice of theories and methods through any relevant form of communication.
Forms of teaching and learning
Coursework requirements - conditions for taking the exam
Coursework requirements - conditions for taking the exam
Mandatory coursework: AssignmentsCourseworks given: ThreeCourseworks required: Two out of threePresence: Not required
Exam
- Form of assessment: Portfolio assessment
- Proportion: 100%
- Duration: 1 semester
- Grouping: Individual
- Grading scale: Letter (A - F)
- Support material: All printed and written supporting material