Course - Global Supply Chain Management - AM305918
Global Supply Chain Management
Assessments and mandatory activities may be changed until September 20th.
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.