Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Learning objectives

Knowledge

• Can account for relevant theories on global business systems and value chains.
• Can understand the role for and the deployment of choices in the design of (global) companies, supply chains, manufacturing systems, and production networks.

Skills

• Can analyze and develop an integrated solution to a practical problem, usually in the form of a project developed in and together with a company.
• Can write a well-structured project report, written with clear arguments.
• Can critically explore empirical problems and account for the choice of theories and approaches to analyze and solve the selected problem.

Competences

• Is able to operationalize theoretical contributions on global business systems and value chains as well as other relevant scientific fields in a practical setting.
• Can work together as a team to analyze and develop integrated and feasible solution(s) to a practical organizational problem.
• Can work together with an organization in an academically yet practically adequate manner.
• Is able to demonstrate how to operationalize theoretical contributions to practical settings.
• Possess the ability to identify and propose solutions with special focus on cross-functional issues.

Type of instruction

The module is carried out as group-based, problem-oriented project work. The group work is carried out as an independent work process in which the students themselves organize and coordinate their workload in collaboration with a supervisor. The project is carried out in groups with normally no more than 6 members.

Extent and expected workload

Since it is a 15 ECTS project module the expected workload is 450 hours for the student.

Exam

Exams