The course is included in these curricula and study modules
- Business administration 2019 - Sustainable development in logistics
- Business administration 2020 - Sustainable development in logistics
- Business administration 2021 - Sustainable development in logistics
- International business 2019 - Sustainable development in logistics
- International business 2020 - Sustainable development in logistics
- International business 2021 - Sustainable development in logistics
The course takes place in period
- 1 (2021-08-01 to 2021-10-24)
- 2 (2021-10-25 to 2021-12-31)
Level/category
Teaching language
English
Type of course
Optional
Cycle/level of course
First
Recommended year of study
2
Total number of ECTS
10 cr
Competency aims
The aim of the course is for the student to
understand the concept of sustainable
development, a sustainable supply value chain and
the concept of circular economy, to be able to
foresee and analyze environmental consequences of
logistical decisions and have some tools to
develop the sustainability in the supply chain.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course the student is expected
to understand the concept of corporate social
responsibility and a sustainable business, know a
few meters to reduce the environmental footprint
in the supply chain, know international
legislation and institutions and understand the
concept of circular economy.
Course contents
The concept of sustainable development and the
supply value chain
The concept of circular economy and a circular
business model
Sustainable development goals
Ecological Footprint and Water Footprint
Life-cycle analysis
Value hierarchy of waste management
Corporate Social Responsibility
Prerequisites and co-requisites
Introduction to logistics
Additional information
More information on Itslearning at course start.
Recommended or required reading
Grant David, Trautrims Alexander and Wong Cheew,
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.
Catherine Weetman, 2015. A circular economy
handbook for the business and supply chain. Kogan
Page Limited.
Study activities
- Lectures - 50 hours
- Individual- and group instruction - 10 hours
- Small-group work - 20 hours
- Project- and production work/artistic activities - 90 hours
- Individual studies - 100 hours
Workload
- Total workload of the course: 270 hours
- Of which autonomous studies: 270 hours
- Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours
Mode of Delivery
Supported virtual education
Assessment methods
- Exams (written-, oral-, home-)
- Essays, reports, productions and portfolio
Assessment requirements
To pass the course the student should receive at
least 50 points of the maximum 100 points in the
course.
Examination 1: Written exam, maximum 40 points
(at
least 20 points required)
Examination 2: Group assignment, maximum
10 points
Examination 3: Personal portfolio, maximum 40
points
Examination 4: Workshop maximum 10 points
1-49 points equal to fail
50-59 points equal to 1
60-69 points equal to 2
70-79 points equal to 3
80-89 points equal to 4
90-100 points equal to 5
Teacher
Adlercreutz Erica
Examiner
Adlercreutz Erica
Home page of the course
Group size
No limit (38 students enrolled)
Assignments valid until
12 months after course has ended
Course enrolment period
2021-08-09 to 2021-08-27
Assessment methods
- 2021-12-15 - Exams
- Date will be announced later - Reports and productions
Date | Time | Room | Title | Description | Organizer |
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2021-08-30 | 10:00 - 13:00 | D4106 | Sustainable Logistics | https://arcada.zoom.us/j/66831029224?pwd=Y0NlRzdjRE1OdW1HTU9lNSt4NlV4UT09&from=addon | Adlercreutz Erica |
2021-09-06 | 10:00 - 13:00 | B518 | Sustainable Logistics | https://arcada.zoom.us/j/69045906282?pwd=T1pnQzJPMm5nSGtEUkdZWGlNRmd6QT09 | Adlercreutz Erica |
2021-09-20 | 10:00 - 13:00 | Sustainable Logistics | https://arcada.zoom.us/j/66140517951?pwd=N0ZQamVlSDkycVJJUFh5RERBeGZaQT09 | Adlercreutz Erica | |
2021-09-27 | 10:00 - 13:00 | B518 | Sustainable Logistics | https://arcada.zoom.us/j/68271063525?pwd=LzIzMy84UndRYlB5UTREMU9zdXU3dz09 | Adlercreutz Erica |
2021-10-04 | 10:00 - 13:00 | B518 | Sustainable Logistics | https://arcada.zoom.us/j/68165624899?pwd=ZW1VZ0xrc1hPekVwL3hPT0VKUlVOUT09 | Adlercreutz Erica |
2021-10-11 | 10:00 - 13:00 | F249 | Sustainable Logistics | https://arcada.zoom.us/j/65237488696?pwd=ZnBtSjdDcithenJCeGNMRTRabFJVQT09 | Adlercreutz Erica |
2021-10-18 | 10:00 - 13:00 | Sustainable Logistics | https://arcada.zoom.us/j/69561951582?pwd=U24vWlRrWHhHelVESU9EWFZiYXg0QT09 | Adlercreutz Erica | |
2021-10-25 | 10:00 - 13:00 | Sustainable Logistics | https://arcada.zoom.us/j/67914489613?pwd=RmQ4SFBXZ2VETitITU10VkdVbHFyQT09 | Adlercreutz Erica | |
2021-11-01 | 10:00 - 13:00 | D4110 | Sustainable Logistics | https://arcada.zoom.us/j/66447652169?pwd=bTB1MStZbmJDRHZpTWpSeE80RFc1UT09 | Adlercreutz Erica |
2021-11-08 | 09:15 - 12:15 | D4109 | Sustainable Logistics | https://arcada.zoom.us/j/62867502644?pwd=SEtYaDQ4M3JBT1k1QytvSExxVllvZz09 | Adlercreutz Erica |
2021-11-08 | 13:00 - 16:00 | D4109 | Sustainable Logistics | https://arcada.zoom.us/j/62867502644?pwd=SEtYaDQ4M3JBT1k1QytvSExxVllvZz09 | Adlercreutz Erica |
2021-11-15 | 09:15 - 12:15 | D4110 | Sustainable Logistics | https://arcada.zoom.us/j/65625701196?pwd=cjJTR3JOK09UMVhROUcrUnMrdEVqQT09 | Adlercreutz Erica |
2021-11-15 | 12:45 - 16:00 | D4107-08 | Sustainable Logistics | https://arcada.zoom.us/j/65625701196?pwd=cjJTR3JOK09UMVhROUcrUnMrdEVqQT09 | Adlercreutz Erica |
2021-11-29 | 13:00 - 16:00 | Sustainable Logistics | https://arcada.zoom.us/j/62700897402?pwd=eUx0NlJ3eDYrOGY2Q0ZtMmVOSTBVZz09 | Adlercreutz Erica | |
2021-12-10 | 09:15 - 12:15 | Sustainable Logistics | Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/65913300013?pwd=anhDSjZGYmx6WVcxemZiaXhFRzgxZz09 Meeting ID: 659 1330 0013 Passcode: 126270 | Adlercreutz Erica | |
2021-12-10 | 13:00 - 16:00 | Sustainable Logistics | Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/65913300013?pwd=anhDSjZGYmx6WVcxemZiaXhFRzgxZz09 Meeting ID: 659 1330 0013 Passcode: 126270 | Adlercreutz Erica | |
2021-12-13 | 09:15 - 12:15 | Sustainable Logistics | Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/62700897402?pwd=eUx0NlJ3eDYrOGY2Q0ZtMmVOSTBVZz09 Meeting ID: 627 0089 7402 Passcode: 027413 | Adlercreutz Erica | |
2021-12-13 | 13:00 - 16:00 | Sustainable Logistics | Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/62700897402?pwd=eUx0NlJ3eDYrOGY2Q0ZtMmVOSTBVZz09 Meeting ID: 627 0089 7402 Passcode: 027413 | Adlercreutz Erica | |
2021-12-15 | 13:00 - 15:30 | Sustainable Logistics | Exam | Adlercreutz Erica | |
2022-01-11 | 09:15 - 11:45 | Sustainable Logistics | Re-exam | Adlercreutz Erica | |
2022-02-04 | 13:00 - 15:30 | Sustainable Logistics | re-exam | Adlercreutz Erica |