International Logistics and Transport

Code

BUSI4497

School

Business

Level

4

Credits

10

Semesters

Spring UK

Summary

The module focuses on international transport and logistics management in the context of the global economy. It covers operational, technological, economic and regulatory issues relevant to contemporary transport and logistics practice. Specific topics covered include: modes of transport in a modern society; modal and inter-modal transport characteristics; organisation, regulation and competition in international transport and logistics; freight costs and pricing; trade and customs procedures.

Target Students

Only available for Logistics Supply Chain Management OR Supply Chain and Operations Management students

Classes

• One 2-hour lecture each week for 11 weeks

100 hours in total: 22 hours lectures; 10 hours of coursework preparation, 40 hours of private study, background reading and case study preparation; 28 hours of revision and exam preparation

Assessment

• 20% Coursework 1: Group coursework (2,000 words)Reassessment of this module will be 100% exam
• 80% Exam 1 (2-hour): 2 hour examinationAnswer 3 questions out of 5. All questions carry equal marks.

Educational Aims

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and understanding: 
This module develops a knowledge and understanding of:
•    The management of the supply chain
•    The dynamics of the global economy and international business &/or an awareness of cultural, legal/regulatory, political, and economic differences across countries &/or an appreciation of management issues from a global perspective.
•    Customers and stakeholders - customer expectations, service and orientation
•    The management of operations
•    The management of procurement
•    The management of logistics
•    Information systems and business intelligence - the development, management, application and implementation of information systems and their impact upon organisations
•    The importance of sustainability issues, including an understanding of the challenges and opportunities arising from the activities of people and organisations on the economic, social and environmental conditions of the future.

Intellectual Skills: 
This module develops:
•    Being able to think critically and be creative: manage the creative processes in self and others; organise thoughts, analyse, synthesise and critically appraise. This includes the capability to identify assumptions, evaluate statements in terms of evidence, detect false logic or reasoning, identify implicit values, define terms adequately and generalise appropriately
•    Being able to solve complex problems and make decisions: establish criteria, using appropriate decision-making techniques including identifying, formulating and solving business problems; and the ability to create, identify and evaluate options; the ability to implement and review decisions
•    Using information and knowledge effectively in order to abstract meaning from information and to share knowledge, including the use of quantitative skills

Professional Practical Skills: 
This module develops:
•    The ability to conduct research and enquiry into business and management issues either individually or as part of a team through research design, the collection and analysis of qualitative data, synthesis and reporting
•    The ability to conduct research and enquiry into business and management issues either individually or as part of a team through research design, the collection and analysis of quantitative data, synthesis and reporting
•    Effective performance within team environments and the ability to recognise and utilise individuals' contributions in group processes and to negotiate and persuade or influence others; team selection, delegation, development and management.  Leadership and performance management: selecting appropriate leadership style for different situations; setting objectives, motivating, monitoring performance, coaching and mentoring
•    Provides students with awareness of the prevailing issues and challenges that are relevant to those professions and industries with international logistics and transport components.

Transferable (key) Skills: 
This module develops:
•    Effective communication: networking, listening, oral and written communication of complex ideas and arguments, using a range of media, including the preparation of business reports
•    High personal effectiveness: critical self-awareness, self-reflection and self-management; time management; conflict  resolution, displaying commercial acumen, the ability to continue to learn through reflection on practice and experience
•    Soft skills: understanding the needs of others and empathy towards them; sensitivity to diversity in people and in different situations

Conveners

• Dr Lin Wu