Logistics EconomyLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: TLLY8500
Credits
5 op
Teaching language
- Finnish
- English
Responsible person
- Petri Vauhkonen
Objective
Purpose:
Basic skills for logistics professionals are to understand fundamentals of economics and business, as well as to have ability to analyze and make wise decisions. On this course you will develop and improve these skills and will get readiness to put your learning outcomes into practice.
Competences:
Business competences, Engineering practice, Communication and team-working
Learning outcomes:
You will get basic knowledge of business economics. You will recognize different economical calculations used for planning and controlling of operations. You will know essential cost factors and pricing principles from transportation and intralogistics service providers perspective.
Content
Accounting principles, profitability and cost calculations, cost factors and pricing principles in the field of transportation and intralogistics services.
Qualifications
Knowledge of logistics basis
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Adequate 1:
Student has gained knowledge at all the subjects described in the learning outcomes.
Satisfactory 2:
Student has gained knowledge at all the subjects described in the learning outcomes and is able to gather and interpret relevant data in order to select technical solutions.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Good 3:
Student has gained knowledge at all the subjects described in the learning outcomes and is able to understand essential fundamentals of economics related to business.
Very good 4:
Student has gained knowledge at all the subjects described in the learning outcomes and is capable to utilize general analyzing methods for decision making. Student can work effectively as an individual and as a member of a team.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Excellent 5:
Student has gained knowledge at all previous levels and is capable to evaluate and reflect personal learning outcomes.
Enrollment
20.11.2023 - 14.01.2024
Timing
08.01.2024 - 30.04.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
60 % Face-to-face, 40 % Online learning
Unit
School of Technology
Campus
Main Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 30
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering
Teachers
- Risto Pakarinen
- Mikko Ilola
- Petri Vauhkonen
Groups
-
TLP22S1Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering
-
TLP23VSBachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering (AMK) vaihto-opiskelu/Exchange studies
-
TLP24VKBachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering (AMK) vaihto-opiskelu/Exchange studies
Objectives
Purpose:
Basic skills for logistics professionals are to understand fundamentals of economics and business, as well as to have ability to analyze and make wise decisions. On this course you will develop and improve these skills and will get readiness to put your learning outcomes into practice.
Competences:
Business competences, Engineering practice, Communication and team-working
Learning outcomes:
You will get basic knowledge of business economics. You will recognize different economical calculations used for planning and controlling of operations. You will know essential cost factors and pricing principles from transportation and intralogistics service providers perspective.
Content
Accounting principles, profitability and cost calculations, cost factors and pricing principles in the field of transportation and intralogistics services.
Time and location
Spring semester 2023. Contact lessons at JAMK's main campus, Rajakatu.
Learning materials and recommended literature
According the information described on course description, learning environment materials and references used in learning assignments.
Books:
978-1-4080-9381-8 Management accounting for business
978-0-7494-6627-5 The handbook of logistics and distribution management
978-0749469344 Warehouse management
Teaching methods
Face-to-face learning and distance learning, group works and personal assignments.
Contact lessons at JAMK's main campus, Rajakatu.
Exam dates and retake possibilities
Exam date will be agreed in the beginning of the course.
Alternative completion methods
The admission procedures are described in the degree rule and the study guide. The teacher of the course will give you more information on possible specific course practices.
Student workload
One credit corresponds to an average of 27 hours of work, which means that the load of five credits is approximately 135 hours.
Evaluation scale
0-5
Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
Adequate 1:
Student has gained knowledge at all the subjects described in the learning outcomes.
Satisfactory 2:
Student has gained knowledge at all the subjects described in the learning outcomes and is able to gather and interpret relevant data in order to select technical solutions.
Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)
Good 3:
Student has gained knowledge at all the subjects described in the learning outcomes and is able to understand essential fundamentals of economics related to business.
Very good 4:
Student has gained knowledge at all the subjects described in the learning outcomes and is capable to utilize general analyzing methods for decision making. Student can work effectively as an individual and as a member of a team.
Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)
Excellent 5:
Student has gained knowledge at all previous levels and is capable to evaluate and reflect personal learning outcomes.
Prerequisites
Knowledge of logistics basis
Enrollment
01.11.2022 - 05.01.2023
Timing
09.01.2023 - 19.05.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Face-to-face
Unit
School of Technology
Campus
Main Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 60
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering
Teachers
- Risto Pakarinen
- Petri Vauhkonen
Teacher in charge
Petri Vauhkonen
Groups
-
TLP23VKBachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering (AMK) vaihto-opiskelu/Exchange studies
-
TLP22VSBachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering (AMK) vaihto-opiskelu/Exchange studies
-
TLP21S1Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering
Objectives
Purpose:
Basic skills for logistics professionals are to understand fundamentals of economics and business, as well as to have ability to analyze and make wise decisions. On this course you will develop and improve these skills and will get readiness to put your learning outcomes into practice.
Competences:
Business competences, Engineering practice, Communication and team-working
Learning outcomes:
You will get basic knowledge of business economics. You will recognize different economical calculations used for planning and controlling of operations. You will know essential cost factors and pricing principles from transportation and intralogistics service providers perspective.
Content
Accounting principles, profitability and cost calculations, cost factors and pricing principles in the field of transportation and intralogistics services.
Time and location
Spring semester 2023
Learning materials and recommended literature
According the information described on course description, learning environment materials and references used in learning assignments.
Books:
978-1-4080-9381-8 Management accounting for business
978-0-7494-6627-5 The handbook of logistics and distribution management
978-0749469344 Warehouse management
Teaching methods
Face-to-face learning and distance learning, group works and personal assignments.
Exam dates and retake possibilities
No final exam, instead learning assignments during the course.
Alternative completion methods
The admission procedures are described in the degree rule and the study guide. The teacher of the course will give you more information on possible specific course practices.
Student workload
One credit corresponds to an average of 27 hours of work, which means that the load of five credits is approximately 135 hours.
Evaluation scale
0-5
Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
Adequate 1:
Student has gained knowledge at all the subjects described in the learning outcomes.
Satisfactory 2:
Student has gained knowledge at all the subjects described in the learning outcomes and is able to gather and interpret relevant data in order to select technical solutions.
Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)
Good 3:
Student has gained knowledge at all the subjects described in the learning outcomes and is able to understand essential fundamentals of economics related to business.
Very good 4:
Student has gained knowledge at all the subjects described in the learning outcomes and is capable to utilize general analyzing methods for decision making. Student can work effectively as an individual and as a member of a team.
Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)
Excellent 5:
Student has gained knowledge at all previous levels and is capable to evaluate and reflect personal learning outcomes.
Prerequisites
Knowledge of logistics basis
Enrollment
01.11.2021 - 23.01.2022
Timing
10.01.2022 - 29.04.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
60 % Face-to-face, 40 % Online learning
Unit
School of Technology
Campus
Main Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 30
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering
Teachers
- Risto Pakarinen
- Petri Vauhkonen
Teacher in charge
Petri Vauhkonen
Groups
-
TLP20S1Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering
-
TLP21VSBachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering (AMK) vaihto-opiskelu/Exchange studies
-
TLP22VKBachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering (AMK) vaihto-opiskelu/Exchange studies
Objectives
Purpose:
Basic skills for logistics professionals are to understand fundamentals of economics and business, as well as to have ability to analyze and make wise decisions. On this course you will develop and improve these skills and will get readiness to put your learning outcomes into practice.
Competences:
Business competences, Engineering practice, Communication and team-working
Learning outcomes:
You will get basic knowledge of business economics. You will recognize different economical calculations used for planning and controlling of operations. You will know essential cost factors and pricing principles from transportation and intralogistics service providers perspective.
Content
Accounting principles, profitability and cost calculations, cost factors and pricing principles in the field of transportation and intralogistics services.
Time and location
Spring semester 2022.
Learning materials and recommended literature
According the information described on course description, learning environment materials and references used in learning assignments.
Books:
978-1-4080-9381-8 Management accounting for business
978-0-7494-6627-5 The handbook of logistics and distribution management
978-0749469344 Warehouse management
Teaching methods
Face-to-face learning and distance learning, group works and personal assignments.
Exam dates and retake possibilities
No final exam, instead learning assignments during the course.
Alternative completion methods
The admission procedures are described in the degree rule and the study guide. The teacher of the course will give you more information on possible specific course practices.
Student workload
One credit corresponds to an average of 27 hours of work, which means that the load of five credits is approximately 135 hours.
Evaluation scale
0-5
Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
Adequate 1:
Student has gained knowledge at all the subjects described in the learning outcomes.
Satisfactory 2:
Student has gained knowledge at all the subjects described in the learning outcomes and is able to gather and interpret relevant data in order to select technical solutions.
Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)
Good 3:
Student has gained knowledge at all the subjects described in the learning outcomes and is able to understand essential fundamentals of economics related to business.
Very good 4:
Student has gained knowledge at all the subjects described in the learning outcomes and is capable to utilize general analyzing methods for decision making. Student can work effectively as an individual and as a member of a team.
Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)
Excellent 5:
Student has gained knowledge at all previous levels and is capable to evaluate and reflect personal learning outcomes.
Prerequisites
Knowledge of logistics basis