SDG238 Eco Global Operational Management

Contents and structure

"Eco Global Operational Management" is a course focusing on integrating economic sustainability into operational management within a global context. It emphasizes understanding fundamental economic principles and their application to promote sustainable practices in supply chain management, including logistics, inventory control, and supplier relationships. The course explores how operations can be adapted to reduce environmental impact, such as resource waste and emissions. It also includes the study of how modern technology, like automation and data analytics, can be used to enhance efficiency and sustainability. Ethical and social responsibility in a global context are also key themes, along with developing analytical skills, communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and decision-making.

Learning Outcome

Knowledge

• Students should understand fundamental economic principles and how they relate to operational management in a global context, with a particular emphasis on economic sustainability.
• Includes topics related to effective supply chain management, such as logistics, inventory control, transportation, and supplier relationships.
• Explore how operational management can be adapted to promote environmental sustainability, including reducing resource waste and emissions.
• Develop a global mindset and understand how operational management can be tailored to different cultures and markets.
• Examine the use of modern technology such as automation, IoT (Internet of Things), and data analytics in operational management to enhance efficiency and sustainability.
• Discussions about ethical issues and social responsibility related to operational management, especially in a global context.
• Introduction to fundamental principles of project management, as this is a crucial part of effective operational management.
• Develop quantitative and analytical skills to handle data and make data-driven decisions in operational management.
• Foster skills in communication and collaboration, as effective leadership often requires these abilities.
• Develop the ability to identify problems, analyze alternatives, and make decisions that promote sustainable operational management.

Skills

• Develop the ability to analyze complex situations and make informed decisions based on a sustainability perspective.
• Apply theoretical knowledge in practical scenarios, especially in the context of supply chain management and environmentally friendly operations.
• Ability to use modern technological tools to improve operational efficiency and sustainability.
• Build complementary skills in collaboration, communication, and interdisciplinary problem-solving.
• This includes the ability to work effectively in teams, communicate complex ideas clearly to different audiences, and integrate insights from various disciplines to develop holistic solutions.

General Competence

• Develop a deeper understanding of global and cultural dynamics affecting operational management.
• Be conscious of ethical considerations and social responsibility in relation to operational management.
• Develop leadership qualities necessary for effectively managing teams and projects, with a special focus on sustainable practices.

Entry requirements

None

Recommended previous knowledge

Prior knowledge in business economics is an advantage.

Teaching methods

Classroom teaching and assignment seminars combined with group work. Group-based guidance as needed.

Compulsory learning activities

• 2 group-based compulsory work requirement (semester assignments) must be passed before an examination can be taken.
• 1 group-based oral presentation of the compulsory work requirement (semester assignments) must be passed before an examination can be taken.
• Mandatory attendance at assignment seminars

A total of 4 compulsory work requirements

Assessment

Group-based home exam (three days) with adjusting oral exam.

The grade will be announced at least 24 hours before the adjusting oral exam starts. The grade may be adjusted up or down by a maximum of one grade after the oral exam. The grade for the adjusting oral exam is identical to the final grade

The grade after the oral exam can be set individually for each group member.

Oral exam duration 40 minutes

The time for the home exam deadline will be provided at the beginning of the semester.

The date and time for the oral examination will be specified at the start of the semester

Grading scale is A-F where F is fail.

Examination support material

Home examination: All

Oral exam: None

More about examination support material

Course reductions

• ØAL115 - Supply Chain Management - Reduction: 5 studypoints
• ØAL122 - Eco Global Operational Management - Reduction: 7.5 studypoints