Syllabus

Title
1563 Specialization in Business Administration, SNS Course IV - Sustainable Logistics
Instructors
Martin Hrusovsky, Ph.D., Belma Turan, Ph.D.
Type
PI
Weekly hours
2
Language of instruction
Englisch
Registration
09/19/19 to 09/22/19
Registration via LPIS
Notes to the course
Dates
Day Date Time Room
Wednesday 10/16/19 09:00 AM - 11:30 AM TC.5.16
Wednesday 10/23/19 09:00 AM - 11:30 AM TC.5.16
Wednesday 10/30/19 09:00 AM - 11:30 AM TC.5.16
Wednesday 11/06/19 09:00 AM - 11:30 AM TC.5.16
Wednesday 11/13/19 09:00 AM - 11:30 AM TC.2.02
Wednesday 11/20/19 09:00 AM - 11:30 AM TC.5.16
Wednesday 11/27/19 09:00 AM - 11:30 AM D3.0.218
Wednesday 12/04/19 09:00 AM - 11:30 AM TC.5.16
Wednesday 12/11/19 12:30 PM - 03:00 PM TC.1.02
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.

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

Attendance requirements

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

Teaching/learning method(s)

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

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
Prerequisites for participation and waiting lists

Course I of SBWL Supply Networks and Services

Recommended previous knowledge and skills

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

Availability of lecturer(s)

After class or via Email

Last edited: 2019-10-11



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