Syllabus

Title
5364 Specialization in Business Administration, SNS Course IV - Sustainable Logistics
Instructors
Miriam Enzi, MSc., Belma Turan, Ph.D.
Contact details
belma.turan@wu.ac.at,menzi@wu.ac.at
Type
PI
Weekly hours
2
Language of instruction
Englisch
Registration
02/11/19 to 02/22/19
Registration via LPIS
Notes to the course
Subject(s) Bachelor Programs
Specialization in Business Administration Course IV - Supply Networks and Services
Dates
Day Date Time Room
Friday 03/15/19 08:30 AM - 11:00 AM TC.4.12
Friday 03/22/19 09:00 AM - 11:30 AM TC.5.02
Friday 03/29/19 09:00 AM - 11:30 AM TC.5.02
Friday 04/05/19 02:00 PM - 05:30 PM TC.5.27
Friday 04/12/19 09:00 AM - 11:30 AM TC.5.02
Friday 05/03/19 09:00 AM - 11:30 AM TC.5.02
Friday 05/10/19 09:00 AM - 11:30 AM D4.0.022
Friday 05/17/19 09:00 AM - 11:30 AM TC.5.02
Friday 05/24/19 09:00 AM - 11:30 AM TC.5.03

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Contents

The course investigates different aspects of logistics considering sustainable and environmental issues. We will focus on quantitative models and methods in order to build a more efficient and “greener” system ranging from strategic considerations, such as network planning, to operational decisions, such as routing.

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Learning outcomes

After this course the students will be able

  • To analyse and apply quantitative methods to various problems arising in sustainable logistics
  • To elaborate and discuss practical examples in groups
  • To critically evaluate scientific papers
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Attendance requirements

Courses with continuous assessment of student performance (prüfungsimmanent, PI) are courses in which attendance is mandatory.

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Teaching/learning method(s)

Lecture with active participation including in class examples and case studies, assignments and presentations

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Assessment
  • Mid-term test 35%
  • Assignments and  presentations 30%
  • Final exam 35%

In order to successfully complete the course one has to have more than 50% of overall points. Groups works will be peer-reviewed and can be individually graded.

Grades are distributed as follows:

  • 0-50: 5
  • 51-62: 4
  • 63-74: 3
  • 75-86: 2
  • 87-100: 1
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Prerequisites for participation and waiting lists

Course I of SBWL Supply Networks and Services

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Recommended previous knowledge and skills

Course I, II, III of SBWL Supply Networks and Services

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Availability of lecturer(s)

After class or via Email

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Other

If the student misses a performance assessment worth less than 50% of the grade, opportunities to repeat the assessment can be provided optionally by the lecturers and in any case require sufficient proof for the necessity of the absence. See further: https://www.wu.ac.at/en/students/my-degree-program/bachelors-student-guide/course-and-exam-information/courses-with-continuous-assessment-pi/

Last edited: 2019-02-18



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