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2010/2011  BA-LTM  Logistics & Transportation Management

English Title
Logistics & Transportation Management

Course Information

Language English
Point 7,5 ECTS (225 SAT)
Type Mandatory
Level Bachelor
Duration One Quarter
Course Period Second Quarter
Time Table Please see course schedule at e-Campus
Study Board
Study Board for BSc in Service Management
Course Coordinator
Kristian Anders Hvass
Main Category of the Course
  • Supply Chain Management and Logistics
Last updated on 29 maj 2012
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course the students should be able to:
  • Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding and ability to critically assess the value and relevance of the central models, concepts and theories presented throughout the course in relation to both their theoretical and practical application
  • Systematically analyse a logistic or transport situation and identify key problem areas, and select appropriate management tools to work towards a relevant solution
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the role and rationale of government and regulatory authorities at different geo-political scales in relation to logistics and transportation
  • To understand the logistic or transport influences that change business environments, and vice versa
  • Draw parallels between theories, concepts and models presented in this course to others they are familiar with from other courses
Prerequisite
Students not enrolled in BSc in Business Administration & Service Management must document a level in English equal to TOEFL 575, and A level in mathematics equal to Danish level B
Examination
Logistics & Transportation Management
Marking Scale 7-step scale
Censorship Internal examiners
Exam Period December/January
• Duration of exam: 4 hours • The written exam takes place on CBS computers • Graphs can be written by hand • Aids: Open book, but please note: • Students have access to their personal files (S-drive on CBS network) • Students do NOT have access to Internet, Site Scape/ LEARN, and other services from CBS (except their personal S-drive on CBS network) • Students are not allowed to bring personal electronic devices to the exam, except a non-programmable calculator. • Re-take examinations and make-up examinations are subject to the same regulations as the ones noted above Two home assignments will be given during the course. A minimum of one home assignment must be passed in order for the student to qualify for the 4-hour written exam. Home assignment page length is 3 normal pages. The grade is Pass/Fail. When completing their assignments, the students are required to read and follow the guidance from “The Assignment Writing Process” (posted on SiteScape)
Examination
Prerequisites for Attending the Exam
Course Content

The management of logistics and transportation are core areas of this course, which aims at providing both a broad understanding of main themes in the field and a thorough knowledge of management within, but not limited to, such areas as logistics, supply and demand, cost-benefit analyses, networks, and sustainability. These will be analysed both theoretically and practically within various transport modes, from both an infrastructure perspective and transport-provider perspective. This course will look at the subject matter from both the macro-level, such as national and international policy, and the micro-level, at the firm perspective. The aim of the course is to provide students with an insight into the principles and frameworks associated with transportation.

Teaching Methods
The course methods include lectures and structured class activities. In the lectures the different theories, models, and content are presented; a selection of cases relating to the field will be assigned with and interactive exercises in class. Dependent upon class size oral presentations of relevant problems and solutions will be assigned to small groups. It is assumed that the assigned reading, articles, and cases for each session have been read by all students prior to classes.
Further Information

The course name has been changed from Logistics & Transportation Economics in the 2008-2009Study Regulations to Logistics & Transportation Management in the 2010 Study Regulations. This course description applies to students studying after the 2008-2009Study Regulations as well as students studying afterthe 2010 Study Regulations.

Literature

• Duval, D.T. (2007). Tourism and transport: Modes, Networks and Flows, Channel View Publications
• Harrison, A., Hoek, R. (2008). Logistics management and strategy : Competing through the supply chain, Financial Times Prentice Hall (note that this book is available as a free e-book via the CBS library; it has not been ordered at the bookstore)
• 1-3 Cases
• Additional reading materials may be added during the course.