Upon the completion of the course students should be able to:

• Identify and discuss a relevant and non-trivial theory or practice based problem in the field of transport / logistics / supply chain management.
• Develop and discuss an appropriate research design, methodology and method for solving this problem
• Analyse real-life primary or secondary data with a theoretical framework developed and discussed
• Critically evaluate results (especially in terms of validity and reliability)
• Develop an action plan for a theory-based consultancy project and reflect on implementation issues.
  Alternatively, generate recommendations for practice when the seminar paper is more theory-oriented.
• Manage the project work and external relationships with outside project partners in a professional way.

The final grade of the course will depend on i) the quality of the research plan, ii) the quality of the seminar paper, iii) presentations, iv) participation in discussions during the course. 

Grading scale:

• - Excellent (1): 90% - 100.0%
  - Good (2): 80% - <90%
  - Satisfactory (3): 70% - <80%
  - Sufficient (4): 60.0% - <70%
  - Fail (5): <60.0%

Total max. 100 points (max. 60 points seminar paper, max. 15 points presentation of proposal /  research plan, max. 15 points final presentation, max. 10 points participation in discussion)

Prerequisite SCM students:

• The successful completion of the course "Advanced Research Methods & Project Management" is the prerequisite for admission to this seminar.

Incoming students (exchange programs):

• studying a specifically supply chain related program
• min. 10 ECTS credits in logistics management and/or global supply chain management
• min. 5 ECTS credits in operations research