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Supply Chain Management (5 cr)

Code: LC00EG61-3016

General information


Enrollment
05.05.2025 - 31.03.2026
Registration for implementation has not started yet.
Timing
25.08.2025 - 29.05.2026
The implementation has not yet started.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Virtual portion
5 cr
Mode of delivery
Online
Unit
Metropolia Business School
Campus
Leiritie 1
Teaching languages
English
Seats
20 - 200
Degree programmes
Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics
Degree Programme in International Business and Analytics
Teachers
Heikki Heponiemi
Teacher in charge
Suvi Moll
Groups
LXE25S1
Degree Programme in International Business and Analytics, päivä
LXC25S1
Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics päivä
Course
LC00EG61
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Objective

On completion of the course, the student
• understands the goals and importance of supply chain management and the key logistical functions and decisions affecting the company in an international business environment
• comprehends the impact of logistics on the competitiveness of companies and economies
• understands the role of technology and sustainability in supply chain management
• is aware of the knowledge and skills required in the field of logistics and supply chain management
• can apply process thinking and process mapping tools when describing a company's processes
• is able to apply key performance indicators to develop logistics and supply chain operations.

Content

• Key concepts and functions of logistics and supply chain management
• Basic concepts of international logistics and trade
• Main logistics and supply chain costs and key performance indicators
• Process thinking and process mapping
• Sustainability and role of technology in supply chains and logistics
• Logistics and supply chain management as a career

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student
• has achieved the objectives of the course to a satisfactory level
• is able to identify, define and use concepts and models in the subject area of the course
• understands the conditions and principles of the development of expertise.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student
• has achieved the objectives of the course well, although there are still areas where knowledge and skills need to be improved
• has a good understanding of the concepts and models of the subject matter of the course and is able to carry out a reasoned analysis
• is able to apply what they have learned in leisure, learning and working life situations
• understands the importance of expertise in business and is able to analyse their own expertise.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student
• has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks
• has an excellent command of the concepts and models of the subject matter of the course
• is able to analyse clearly and reasonably and propose practical development measures
• has a good ability to apply what they have learned in leisure, learning and working life situations
• is able to analyse expertise in business and their own development towards expertise.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student
• has achieved the objectives of the course to a satisfactory level
• is able to identify, define and use concepts and models in the subject area of the course
• understands the conditions and principles of the development of expertise.

Objective

On completion of the course, the student
• understands the goals and importance of supply chain management and the key logistical functions and decisions affecting the company in an international business environment
• comprehends the impact of logistics on the competitiveness of companies and economies
• understands the role of technology and sustainability in supply chain management
• is aware of the knowledge and skills required in the field of logistics and supply chain management
• can apply process thinking and process mapping tools when describing a company's processes
• is able to apply key performance indicators to develop logistics and supply chain operations.

Content

• Key concepts and functions of logistics and supply chain management
• Basic concepts of international logistics and trade
• Main logistics and supply chain costs and key performance indicators
• Process thinking and process mapping
• Sustainability and role of technology in supply chains and logistics
• Logistics and supply chain management as a career

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