The course is included in these curricula and study modules
- Business administration 2013 (logistics) - International business logistics
- Business administration 2014 (logistics) - International business logistics
- Business administration 2015 (logistics) - International business logistics
- Business administration 2016 (logistics) - International business logistics
- Business administration 2017 (logistics) - International business logistics
- Business administration 2018 (logistics) - International business logistics
Level/category
Teaching language
English
Type of course
Compulsory
Cycle/level of course
First
Recommended year of study
2
Total number of ECTS
5 cr
Competency aims
The aim of the course is for the student to
understand the concept of sustainable business and
to be able to foresee and analyze environmental
consequences in logistical decisions made.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course the student is expected
to:
Understand the concept of sustainable development
and know a few meters that can be used to show
the environmental effects of activities.
Know how different flows affect the environment
and identify means to reduce the environmental
impact of the flows.
Course contents
The concept of sustainable development
Ecological Footprint and Water Footprint
Different flows, especially different parts of
the material flow and the impact on the
environment
The packaging and the environment
Eco-labels, life cycle assessments and standards
Waste
Prerequisites and co-requisites
Introduction to logistics
Additional information
There will be more information about the course in
Itslearning when the course starts.
Recommended or required reading
Possible course literature (for example):
Grant David, Trautrims Alexander and Wong Chee
Yew, 2015. Sustainable Logistics and Supply Chain
Management. Kogan Page Limited.
McKinnon Alan, Cullinane Sharon, Browne Michel
and Whiteing Anthony, 2010. Green logistics -
Improving the environmental sustainability of
logistics. Kogan Page Limited.
Internet
Course material on Itslearning
Possible other material given during the course
Study activities
- Lectures - 26 hours
- Excursions and demonstrations - 4 hours
- Practical exercises - 10 hours
- Project- and production work/artistic activities - 40 hours
- Individual studies - 55 hours
Workload
- Total workload of the course: 135 hours
- Of which autonomous studies: 135 hours
- Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours
Mode of Delivery
Participation in tuition
Assessment methods
Essays, reports, productions and portfolio
Assessment requirements
To pass the course the student should pass the
compulsory elements of the course and receive at
least 50 points of the maximum 100 points in the
course.
Personal essay: maximum 30 points (at least 15
points required)
Assignment by groups: maximum 70 points (at least
35 points required)
Teacher
Henriksson Robert
Examiner
Henriksson Robert
Home page of the course
Group size
No limit
Assignments valid until
12 months after course has ended
Assessment methods
Date will be announced later - Reports and productions