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Sep 18, 2024
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BUSN 475 - Global Supply Chain Management5 Credits This course is about global logistics and the role of logistics and other activities in global supply chain management. Global systems are represented by a complex web of carriers, forwarders, bankers, information and communications companies, traders and so on that facilitate international transactions, trades related to the movement of goods and services. This course covers practical aspects of global logistics and investigates the transactional, cultural, governmental and other factors that influence global commerce.
Pre-requisite(s) BUSN 310 with min 2.0 Instructor Permission Required Yes Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - BUSN Fees
Quarters Typically Offered Winter Online Designed to Serve Students enrolled in the BAS for Applied Management Active Date 20220330T15:32:59
Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 10 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline
- Global Supply Chain overview
- Global Trends
- Financial Considerations
- Risk Management
- Logistics and Transportation
- Outsourcing
- Regions: Europe
- Regions: Asia
- Regions: Africa & Middle East
- Regions: South America
- Security/Sustainability
- Ethics/Rights
Student Learning Outcomes Understand and explain the various transactions that accompany the movement of goods and services throughout the globe
Apply fundamental knowledge of the political, legal, economic, cultural and environmental aspects of global supply chain management to case studies and decision making
Apply fundamental elements of global logistics planning and management activities related to international outsourcing, materials management, distribution and transportation.
Explain how the international transportation options can influence supply chain planning and management activities
Discuss the basic requirements to employ intermediaries in global transactions
Discuss how a global perspective of supply chain management can affect a firm’s competitive advantage
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