Forwarding HYIT (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

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

Location and time

Online course + distance learning lectures

Materials

are described in the learning environment.

Teaching methods

- Distance learning
- Small group learning
- Exercises
- Learning tasks

Exam schedules

Assessment is based on learning assignments. This course doesn't have an exam.

Completion alternatives

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 three credits is approximately 135 hours. The load is distributed in different ways depending on the course implementation.

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.

Further information

Only for HYIT students