SHE level 11 SCQF credit points 15 ECTS credit points 7.5 Module code MMN230176 Module Leader Shakerod Munuhwa School Glasgow School for Business and Society Subject Management Trimester A (September start), B (January start)
Summary of content The module is to provide students with a critical analysis of current theory and practice in logistics and transport management in its global context. Students will be introduced to the principles, concepts and best practice examples of logistics and transport management, and also develop their insight into the impact of internationalisation on logistics and transport management, as well as their understanding of the role of the logistics and transport management function within organizations. Students' analytical and evaluative skills are developed through the critical examination of theories, models, tools and techniques employed in logistics and transport management which are then put to use through either real world or case study analysis. The purpose of the module is to equip students with a foundation of essential knowledge of contemporary Logistics and Transport Management and its application domestically and internationally.
Module details Syllabus arrow_forward • Overview of passenger and freight transport and logistics for organisations, the community and society including key stakeholders
Learning outcomes arrow_forward On successful completion of the module students should be able to:
Teaching / learning strategy arrow_forward There will be a recorded lecture/videos/multi-media content and pre-reading each week plus a weekly seminar session apart from weeks 1 and 12 which will be face to face lectures. Case studies, visits and guest speakers where possible will be used in the seminar sessions to match theoretical concepts to practice and allow students to practice their analytical skills in line with the SfL. GCU Learn will be utilised to provide the materials required and for discussion boards, etc.
Indicative reading arrow_forward Transferrable skills arrow_forward By the end of the module students should have gained the following skills:
Module structure Activity Total hours Lectures 11 Tutorials 0 Practicals 0 Seminars 22 Independent Learning 77 Assessment 40 Placement 0
Assessment methods Component Duration Weighting Threshold Description Course Work001 30 45 Cwk1 – 15 min Presentation Course Work002 70 45 Cwk 2 – 2,500 word report
