COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

International Business and Trade

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR CANSU YILDIRIM

Offered to

International Business and Trade
International Trade and Business (English)

Course Objective

The aim of this course is to provide students who are planning to pursue a career in this area with a strong background of logistics and supply chain management processes within the global context. In this vein, this course will combine good balance of theory and practical application, addressing both strategic and operational issues in international trade. This course is concerned with managing the flow of goods and information through a production or distribution network, encompassing all stages from the supplier to the customer.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Recomended or Required Reading

Primary Text Book:
Sanders, N. R. (2012). Supply Chain Management A Global Perspective. John Wiley and Sons, Inc.

Secondary Text Books:
Langley,C.J., Coyle, J.J., Gibson, B.J., Novack, R.A., Bardi, E.J. (2009). Managing Supply Chains A Logistics Approach 8th Edition, Canada: South Western Cengage Learning.
Chopra S. and Meindl. P.(2007). Supply Chain Management: Strategy, Planning, and Operations, 3rd. Edition, Pearson Prentice Hall
Articles and other relevant materials provided by the lecturer

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1. Lecture
2. Class Discussions
3. Case Study
4. Term Project

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

1. The learner will clearly demonstrate knowledge and understanding of facts, terms, and concepts related to international logistics and supply chain management in midterm exams
2. In case studies, all group members must be involved in the analysis of the case. All groups will shortly discuss the case content and present their solutions. The presentation should specify: (a) the core issue(s) being investigated, (b) analysis and (c) recommendations. Besides, groups are expected start a class discussion. The assessment will be done according to the fulfillment level of these criteria.
3. For group projects, the students in groups of 3 or 4 will select a firm which embraces a global supply chain structure. The supply chain structures of the selected firms will be analyzed according to the topics covered during the lectures. Groups are expected to identify the problems faced by the firms and should suggest solutions to the problems. Students will also make a 20-minute presentation of their group projects in class. All reports should be typed with a maximum of 15 pages (1.5 line-spacing, 11 or 12 pt. font size).

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

1. Plagiarism of any type will result in disciplinary action.
2. Attending at least 70 percent of lectures is mandatory.
3. Each student is responsible for taking class notes and completing assigned work on time.
4. All students are expected to take active role in class discussions.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

banu.atrek@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes