Forwarding (3 cr)

Materials

www.tulli.fi/en
www.logistiikanmaailma.fi/en/the-world-of-logistics/
Is described in the learning environment.

Evaluation scale

0-5

International connections

-

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.

Employer connections

-

Virtual portion

3

Student workload

One credit corresponds to an average of 27 hours of work, which means that the load of three credits is approximately 81 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.

Content scheduling

Assignments and learning tasks 100%, Total hours 81 h including independent work, group works and assignments. Course is conducted completely without contact lessons.

Exam schedules

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

Teaching language

en

Teaching methods

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

Location and time

Online course

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3

Qualifications

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

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

Objective

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