Forwarding HYIT (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Objective

The student understands the role of forwarding as a part of the international supply chain.

Content

The role of forwarding as a part of the logistics chain in the international trade, the main definitions of forwarding, tasks and duties of a forwarder, international contracts, main documents in forwarding, trade in EU and non-EU, customs clearance, statistics

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Sufficient (1): Student has gained knowledge of course objectives but faces challenges to utilize them in practice.

Satisfactory (2): Student has gained knowledge of course objectives and can utilize them partly in practice.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good (3): Student has gained understanding of course objectives and can utilize them in practice.

Very good (4): Student has attained very good level of course objectives and can apply them into practice.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5): Student has attained an excellent level of course objectives and can apply them into practice in innovative manner.

Qualifications

The students are able to find information independently and to prepare reports.