Course - Global Supply Chain Management - AM305918
Global Supply Chain Management
About
About the course
Course content
The aim of the course is to provide students with knowledge of business logistics & global supply chain management. Participants are expected to have a better appreciation of the issues, challenges, and opportunities of global trade, export-import, and supply chain management after the end of the course.
Learning outcome
- Identify and describe various logistics challenges.(P-LUB 2)
- Evaluate how logistics and supply chain management can be used to enhance a company's competitive advantage.(P-LUB 2)
- Discuss the export-import process and its related literature and research streams.(P-LUB 2)
- Discuss digital supply chain strategies and its associated digital transformation.(P-LUB 1)
- Plan the export-import process, documentation, and operations.(P-LUB 1; P-LUB 5)
- Assess the SCM/logistical challenges and develop logistics and supply chain management strategies.(P-LUB 2)
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, group assignments, case presentations and discussions. Logistics/Supply chain management guest lecture on how a business/firm manages its logistics functions/operations, supply chain and export-import operations. Visit to local company/companies to learn at first hand logistics operations/supply chain management practices/strategies.
Compulsory assignments
- Assigment
Further on evaluation
The course’s requirement includes two mandatory group assignments that must be approved to be allowed to partake in the end-of-semester examination. This includes a written report and group oral presentation.
Final exams: an individual four-hour school-written exam (100%).
Recommended previous knowledge
As required for admission to Norwegian higher education
Required previous knowledge
None
Course materials
Required books/chapters/articles:
A list of required textbooks, chapters, and journal articles will be provided at the start of the semester.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| AM302212 | 3.5 sp | Autumn 2018 |
| AM301908 | 4 sp | Autumn 2018 |
Subject areas
- Economics and Administration
Contact information
Course coordinator
Department with academic responsibility
Examination
Examination
Re-sit examination - Autumn 2025
School exam
The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.