| Learning objectives |
At the conclusion of this course the students
should be able to:
- Describe and apply the central models, concepts and theories
presented throughout the course both theoretically and practically,
such as within a case.
- Analyse a logistic or transport situation, identify key problem
areas, and select and apply appropriate management tools to suggest
a relevant solution.
- Discuss the role and rationale of government and regulatory
authorities at different geo-political scales in relation to
logistics and transportation.
- Discuss how logistics and transportation support firms'
competitive parameters and influence tourist flows.
- Reproduce and discuss relevant economic graphs presented in the
course.
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| Course prerequisites |
| English language skills equal to B2 level (CEFR)
and math skills equal to Danish level B are recommended. |
| Examination |
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Logistics
& Transportation Management:
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| Exam
ECTS |
7,5 |
| Examination form |
Written sit-in exam |
| Individual or group exam |
Individual |
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Exam guidelines:
• The written exam takes place on CBS computers
• Graphs can be written by hand
• Aids: None, except simple language dictionaries to the exam
• Students are not allowed to bring personal electronic devices to
the exam, except a non-programmable calculator. |
| Assignment type |
Written assignment |
| Duration |
4 hours |
| Grading scale |
7-step scale |
| Examiner(s) |
Internal examiner and second internal
examiner |
| Exam period |
Winter Term |
| Aids allowed to bring
to the exam |
Limited aids, see the list below and the exam
plan/guidelines for further information:
- Allowed calculators
- Allowed dictionaries
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| Make-up exam/re-exam |
Same examination form as the ordinary exam
If the number of registered candidates for the make-up
examination/re-take examination warrants that it may most
appropriately be held as an oral examination, the programme office
will inform the students that the make-up examination/re-take
examination will be held as an oral examination
instead.
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| Course content and structure |
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Logistics and transportation management and economics 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 the disciplines within, but not limited to, such areas as
logistics, supply and demand, political influence, 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.
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| Teaching methods |
| The course methods include lectures and
structured class activities, such as Harvard-style case-based
learning. In the lectures the different theories, models, and
content are presented; a selection of cases relating to the field
will be assigned with interactive exercises in class. It is assumed
that the assigned reading, articles, and cases for each session
have been read by all students prior to classes. In addition, there
are 2 voluntary take-home assignments. These assignments will be
graded on a Pass/Fail scale with an indicative 7-point grade to
give you an indication of your performance. |
| Student workload |
| Lectures |
30 hours |
| Workshop |
4 hours |
| Preparation for class |
169 hours |
| Exam |
4 hours |
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| Expected literature |
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• Cowie, J. (2010). The Economics of Transport: A theoretical
and applied perspective, Routledge
• 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)
• Cases to be purchased via the Harvard case outlet; details
provided at the beginning of class.
• Additional reading materials may be added during the
course.
Please note, minor changes may occur. The teacher
will uploade the final reading list to LEARN two weeks before
the course starts.
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