Strategic Logistics, Bachelor Course

The course can be part of the following programme: 1) Bachelor's Programme in Logistic management (S1LOG)

Admission to the course requires at least 105 credits, at least 45 of which must be from FEK101 Business Administration, Organization and Leadership, 7.5 credits, FEK102 Business Administration, Marketing, 7.5 credits, FEK103 Business Administration, Financial Accounting, 7.5 credits, FEK104 Business Administration, Management Accounting, 7.5 credits, FEK201 Business Administration, Strategic Marketing Management, 7.5 credits, FEK202 Business Administration, Strategy, 7.5 credits, FEK203 Business Administration, Economic and Financial Management, 7.5 credits, FEK204 Business Administration and Operations Management, 7.5 credits, or from FEG100 Business Administration 1, 30 credits and FEG200 Business Administration 2, 30 credits or equivalent.

The goal of this course is to give participants the theoretical knowledge of logistics and supply chain management necessary for managing a modern, corporate logistics function or for working as an investigator in the field of logistics.

On successful completion of the course, students should be able to:

1. describe the basic structures of the supply and distribution channels (bodies and their roles included therein). Students should also be able to: describe the development of logistics and its significance for both domestic and international trade and flows of goods; produce a written report; and, give an oral presentation,
2. explain the structure and management of logistics systems; show how these systems can be developed and improved; and, produce a written report,
3. use scientific methods and models to show how the various parts of logistics systems can be integrated and interact to increase efficiency from a supply chain perspective; and, present the results of this in writing.

Lectures, guest lectures, business simulation and case study.

Language of instruction: English and Swedish
The course is given mainly in Swedish. Teaching in English may occur.

Intended learning outcome 1 is examined via a written exam.
Intended learning outcome 2 is examined via buiness simulation and case study.
Intended learning outcome 3 is examined via business simulation with a written report.

Due to resource constraints, case study and business simulation can only be performed and assessed within the course dates.

If a student who has been failed twice for the same examination element wishes to change examiner before the next examination session, such a request is to be granted unless there are specific reasons to the contrary (Chapter 6 Section 22 HF).

If a student has received a certificate of disability study support from the University of Gothenburg with a recommendation of adapted examination and/or adapted forms of assessment, an examiner may decide, if this is consistent with the course’s intended learning outcomes and provided that no unreasonable resources would be needed, to grant the student adapted examination and/or adapted forms of assessment.

If a course has been discontinued or undergone major changes, the student must be offered at least two examination sessions in addition to ordinary examination sessions. These sessions are to be spread over a period of at least one year but no more than two years after the course has been discontinued/changed. The same applies to placement and internship (VFU) except that this is restricted to only one further examination session.

If a student has been notified that they fulfil the requirements for being a student at Riksidrottsuniversitetet (RIU student), to combine elite sports activities with studies, the examiner is entitled to decide on adaptation of examinations if this is done in accordance with the Local Rules Regarding RIU Students at the University of Gothenburg.

The grading scale comprises: Excellent (A), Very good (B), Good (C), Satisfactory (D), Sufficient (E) and Fail (F).
To pass the course, a student must receive a passing grade on all intended learning outcomes. This means a passing grade (A-E) on the written exam and Pass (G) on the case study and the buiness simulation. Points on case and exam are added together and translated to grade A-F for the course.

Grade (Definition) Characteristic:
A (Excellent) A distinguished result that is excellent with regard to theoretical depth, practical relevance, analytical ability and independent thought.

B (Very good) A very good result with regard to theoretical depth, practical relevance, analytical ability and independent thought.

C (Good) The result is of a good standard with regard to theoretical depth, practical relevance, analytical ability and independent thought and lives up to expectations.

D (Satisfactory) The result is of a satisfactory standard with regard to theoretical depth, practical relevance, analytical ability and independent thought.

E (Sufficient) The result satisfies the minimum requirements with regard to theoretical depth, practical relevance, analytical ability and independent thought, but not more.

F (Fail) The result does not meet the minimum requirements with regard to theoretical depth, practical relevance, analytical ability and independent thought.

Some occasional examination elements of the course may have the grading scale UG (Fail/Pass).

A course evaluation is conducted anonymously either digitally via the course website or via a written questionnaire handed out at the last scheduled meeting of the course or in connection with the exam. The results of the evaluation are to be communicated to students via the course committee and course website.
The results of and possible changes to the course will be shared with students who participated in the evaluation and students who are starting the course.