Week |
Subject |
Related Preparation |
1) |
Course introduction
Sea transport and the global economy
Introduction to assignment Research Report |
Chapter 1
Stopford, M. (2009) Maritime Economics, 3rd Edition, Routledge/Taylor and Francis, London. (ISBN: 978-0-415-27558-3, Paperback, 840 p.)
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2) |
Freight transportation |
Chapter 7-8, 17-18
Lumsden, K. R. L. (2007) Fundamentals of logistics, Compendium containing the chapters 1-2; 4; 7-8; 17-19, Division of Transportation and Logistics, Chalmers University of Technology. |
3) |
Sea air and pipeline transportation |
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4) |
Unit loads and intermodal transport |
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5) |
Ports and hinterland transport |
Chapter 19
Lumsden, K. R. L. (2007) Fundamentals of logistics, Compendium containing the chapters 1-2; 4; 7-8; 17-19, Division of Transportation and Logistics, Chalmers University of Technology. |
6) |
Transport of bulk and specialised cargoes |
Chapter 11-12
Stopford, M. (2009) Maritime Economics, 3rd Edition, Routledge/Taylor and Francis, London. (ISBN: 978-0-415-27558-3, Paperback, 840 p.) |
7) |
Manning and operations of vessels and fleets |
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10) |
Transport of general cargo - Liner shipping |
Chapter 13
Stopford, M. (2009) Maritime Economics, 3rd Edition, Routledge/Taylor and Francis, London. (ISBN: 978-0-415-27558-3, Paperback, 840 p.) |
12) |
Flexibility vs. specialisation in Europe short sea shipping
Hinterland transport of semi-trailers
Ships and shipbuilding |
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13) |
Flexibility vs. specialisation in Europe short sea shipping
Hinterland transport of semi-trailers
Ships and shipbuilding |
Chapter 14-15
Stopford, M. (2009) Maritime Economics, 3rd Edition, Routledge/Taylor and Francis, London. (ISBN: 978-0-415-27558-3, Paperback, 840 p.) |
14) |
Sustainable maritime transport |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
1) |
To correctly identify the problems and to be able to ask the correct questions |
3 |
2) |
To have the ability for problem solving and to utilize analytical approach in dealing with the problems |
2 |
3) |
To be able to identify business processes and use them to increase the productivity in logistics system. |
2 |
4) |
To be fully prepared for a graduate study |
3 |
5) |
Awareness of the new advancements in Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) and to be able to use them in logistics management effectively.
internet and the electronic world |
3 |
6) |
To understand the components of logistics as well as the importance of the coordination among these components.
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2 |
7) |
To know the necessary ingredients for improving the productivity in business life |
3 |
8) |
To think innovatively and creatively in complex situations |
2 |
9) |
To act and think both regionally and internationally |
3 |
10) |
To understand the demands and particular questions of globalization |
1 |
11) |
Aware of the two way interaction between globalization and logistics; as well as to use this interaction for increasing the productivity. |
3 |
12) |
To be able to use at least one foreign language both for communication and academic purposes |
2 |
13) |
To acquire leadership qualities but also to know how to be a team member |
4 |
14) |
To understand the importance of business ethics and to apply business ethics as a principal guide in both business and academic environment |
3 |