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
- Business administration 2022 - Sustainable development in logistics
- Business administration 2023 - 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
- International business 2022 - Sustainable development in logistics
- International business 2023 - Sustainable development in logistics
The course takes place in period
- 1 (2022-08-01 to 2022-10-23)
- 2 (2022-10-24 to 2022-12-31)
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
Ethical and Sustainable Competencies
Local and Global Societal Competencies
Resilience
Learning outcomes
Once you have completed the study unit you will
have:
the ability to name and discuss key concepts,
innovations,
international legislation, standards and
institutions related to sustainable development
and Corporate Social Responsibility (knowledge)
ability to define and describe the concept of
circular
economy and circular business models (knowledge)
ability to apply measures to reduce the
environmental footprint in the supply chain
(skill)
ability to apply a critical approach in analyzing
and evaluating the environmental and social
consequences of the company's logistical decisions
(attitude)
a reflective approach on ethical principles in
relation to given topics (attitude)
Course contents
The concept of sustainable development
The concept of circular economy and a circular
business model
Corporate Social Responsibility and risk
Green supply chain
Ecodesign
Ecological Footprint
Life-cycle analysis
Value hierarchy of waste management
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
Examination 2: Group assignment, maximum
10 points
Examination 3: Written personal portfolio, maximum
40 points
Examination 4: Written individual assignment 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
Introduction lecture is mandatory
Teacher
Adlercreutz Erica
Examiner
Adlercreutz Erica
Home page of the course
Group size
No limit (31 students enrolled)
Assignments valid until
12 months after course has ended
Course enrolment period
2022-08-10 to 2022-08-25
Assessment methods
- 2022-12-16 - Exams
- Date will be announced later - Reports and productions
Date | Time | Room | Title | Description | Organizer |
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2022-08-31 | 13:00 - 15:00 | D4106 | Sustainable Logistics | Adlercreutz Erica | |
2022-09-05 | 12:30 - 14:30 | D4106 | Sustainable Logistics | Adlercreutz Erica | |
2022-09-12 | 12:30 - 14:30 | D4106 | Sustainable Logistics | Adlercreutz Erica | |
2022-09-19 | 12:30 - 14:30 | D4107-08 | Sustainable Logistics | Adlercreutz Erica | |
2022-09-26 | 12:30 - 14:30 | D4106 | Sustainable Logistics | Adlercreutz Erica | |
2022-10-03 | 12:30 - 14:30 | D4106 | Sustainable Logistics | Adlercreutz Erica | |
2022-10-10 | 14:00 - 16:30 | D4106 | Sustainable Logistics | Group presentations, student take part in 1 of 2 | Adlercreutz Erica |
2022-10-14 | 12:30 - 15:00 | D4107-08 | Sustainable Logistics | Group presentations, student take part in 1 of 2 | Adlercreutz Erica |
2022-10-17 | 12:30 - 14:30 | D4107-08 | Sustainable Logistics | Adlercreutz Erica | |
2022-10-24 | 13:00 - 16:00 | D4107-08 | Sustainable Logistics | Adlercreutz Erica | |
2022-11-04 | 12:00 - 14:00 | B518 | Sustainable Logistics | Erica Adlercreutz is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/62630479873?from=addon Meeting ID: 626 3047 9873 One tap mobile +46850539728,,62630479873# Sweden +46844682488,,62630479873# Sweden Dial by your location +46 850 539 728 Sweden +46 8 4468 2488 Sweden +46 8 5016 3827 Sweden +46 8 5050 0828 Sweden +46 8 5050 0829 Sweden +46 8 5052 0017 Sweden Meeting ID: 626 3047 9873 Find your local number: https://arcada.zoom.us/u/ceHTj3yRvA Join by SIP 62630479873@109.105.112.236 62630479873@109.105.112.235 Join by H.323 109.105.112.236 109.105.112.235 Meeting ID: 626 3047 9873 | Adlercreutz Erica |
2022-11-07 | 12:00 - 15:00 | D4107-08 | Sustainable Logistics | 12-14 lecture 14-15 Reserved for questions about the portfolio | Adlercreutz Erica |
2022-11-14 | 12:30 - 15:15 | D4107-08 | Sustainable Logistics | New updated time for the Business Game (Mandatory) | Adlercreutz Erica |
2022-11-21 | 13:00 - 16:00 | D4107-08 | Sustainable Logistics | 13-15 Lecture 15-16 Reserved for answering questions about the portfolio | Adlercreutz Erica |
2022-11-25 | 13:00 - 16:00 | D4107-08 | Sustainable Logistics | Presentations English group, student take part in 1 of 3 | Adlercreutz Erica |
2022-11-28 | 13:00 - 16:00 | D4107-08 | Sustainable Logistics | Presentations Swedish group, student take part in 1 of 3 | Adlercreutz Erica |
2022-12-01 | 13:30 - 16:30 | B320 | Sustainable Logistics | Presentations English group, student take part in 1 of 3 | Adlercreutz Erica |
2022-12-07 | 13:00 - 14:45 | B518 | Sustainable Logistics | Adlercreutz Erica | |
2022-12-14 | 13:30 - 17:30 | F249 | Sustainable Logistics | Exam | Adlercreutz Erica |
2023-01-20 | 12:00 - 15:00 | D4106 | Sustainable Logistics | Re-exam 1 | Adlercreutz Erica |
2023-02-15 | 13:00 - 16:00 | D4106 | Sustainable Logistics | Re-exam 2 | Adlercreutz Erica |