BIZ-LV005 - Theories and research in international purchasing and supply management D, Lectures, 26.9.2023-29.9.2023

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Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Purchasing has increasingly become a strategic activity for companies, and international/global sourcing, in particular, has attracted an increasing attention by both researchers and companies. The aim of the course is to give an overview of the main theories, research traditions, key studies and the current situation and future trends related to international purchasing and supply management, sustainable sourcing and global sourcing. Research on both company strategies and practices related to global sourcing will be analyzed.

Credits: 6

Schedule: 26.09.2023 - 29.09.2023

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Katri Kauppi

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The course is part of the Kataja graduate school in supply chain management. The course consists of an extensive reading package (ca. 400 p.), active participation during the four teaching days and writing a 20-25 page report on a topic agreed upon with the instructor(s). The participants have to read all the material (different articles) beforehand and to be prepared to discuss them in class. The students are also expected to be ready to make short oral presentations on the basis of their own research (study plan) and/or the articles, reflecting on their learning of the material. The final report must be handed in one month after the course ends. The aim is that the reports will become discussion papers that can eventually later be developed to conference papers.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Individual essay and class participation

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    28h contact teaching

    132h independent study

    Students are expected to read materials, actively participate in class discussions and write an individual essay related to their own doctoral study, drawing on the course materials.

    Remote participation is not possible, students must take part to the course on campus.

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    To be provided directly to students accepted to the course

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    8 Decent Work and Economic Growth

    9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

    12 Responsible Production and Consumption

    13 Climate Action

    17 Partnerships for the Goals

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    KATAJA course

    There is no fee for participation, but students are required to pay their own travel and accommodation expenses.

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