Course - Sustainable international trade and shipping economy - TS201011
TS201011 - Sustainable international trade and shipping economy
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Portfolio assessment and Written exam
Grade: Letters
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mappevurdering | 40/100 | 1 semesters | ALLE | |
| Hjemmeeksamen | 60/100 | 3 hours |
Course content
Global trade patterns.
Ship Types, trades and ports (dry cargo, tankers, specialist, container and Ro-Ro).
Policy and regulatory impact on global trade and economy in shipping.
The relationship between international trade and shipping
Different types of shipping companies
The roles of various stakeholders in shipping as shipping associations, shipowners, charterers, insurers, intermediaries (Port / Liner / chartering agents and brokers), sailors, workers and trade unions.
Charter market and price mechanism in maritime transport
The company finances and financing of ships
Learning outcome
Knowledge:
identify the most important factors that influence the need for sea transport
explain the importance of international trade on global development
describe how the shipping industry constantly adapting changing conditions
use scientific methods and practices for the development of written reports
independently update his/her knowledge in the field, both through literature searches, consult experts and by auditing own practice
Skills:
identify and describe the global trading patterns and why they have occurred
demonstrate that he/she understands the relationship between ship types, trades and ports
describe the different types of companies that serve the shipping industry
show that he/she has general knowledge about the mechanism in the charter market and pricing in maritime transport
explain the key elements of the company's finances and shipfinancing
show that he/she is mastering the discipline courses through written reports and oral presentations
General competence:
ability to assess the environmental, ethical and economic implications of shippingtrades in both local and global perspective and carry out that knowledge through his/her future career
ability to participate actively in discussions and be able to share his/her knowledge and experiences with others and contribute to the development of good practice in the field
ability to communicate scientific information both orally and in writing
knowledge about facilitating innovation and innovation processes
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, exercises.
The teacher defines the content, scope, timeframe and submission of group work, but there will be an oral presentation of the group work of up to 10 minutes, and the report should be submitted by a specified date.
Compulsory assignments
- Mandatory assignments
Further on evaluation
3 hours individual exam (60%)
Portfolio (40%)
Students will prepare two group works collected in a portfolio. Group work is included in the assessment, and the participants in each group have the same character. Both parts must be passed.Resit exam:
It is possible to take a new 3 hours written exam.If a group has not received a passing grade in one or more papers in the portfolio, the group, under the assumption that all group members agree, get to submit a portfolio with improved work at the new exam. If the student waits until the next annual examination, a new case must be solved.Students are entitled to re-sit only the part of the examination in which they have had legitimate reasons for an absence or have failed.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Nautical Studies (353MN)
Nautical Studies (353YV)
Shipping management (432SM)
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2020
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Ålesund
- Nautic
- Economics
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Ocean Operations and Civil Engineering
Examination
Examination arrangement: Portfolio assessment and Written exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
ORD
Mappevurdering
40/100
ALLE
Release
2020-11-10Submission
2020-11-20
15:00
INSPERA
12:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates -
Autumn
ORD
Hjemme-eksamen (1)
60/100
Release
2020-11-27Submission
2020-11-27
09:00
INSPERA
12:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates - Spring UTS Mappevurdering 40/100 ALLE
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Room Building Number of candidates -
Spring
UTS
Hjemme-eksamen
60/100
Release
2021-05-25Submission
2021-05-25
09:00
12:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
- 1) Merk at eksamensform er endret som et smittevernstiltak i den pågående koronasituasjonen. Please note that the exam form has changed as a preventive measure in the ongoing corona situation.
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