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Business Logistics

Language of instruction

english, lithuanian

Qualification degree and (or) qualification to be awarded

Master of Business Management

Place of delivery

Kaunas, K. Donelaičio g. 58, LT-44248

Institution that has carried out assessment

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Institution that has performed accreditation, accreditation term

Studijų kokybės vertinimo centras, 1/17/2030

Data provided or updated (date)

2/6/2023

Order on accreditation

SV6-1
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Summary of the Profile

General Description:
Objective(s) of a study programme:
The aim of the study programme is to prepare the specialists in business logistics able to creatively apply the findings of fundamental and applied research to innovative decision-making related to improvement and development of the bioeconomy sector and business logistics as well as the implementation thereof under the conditions of intensively changing business environment.
Learning outcomes:
1. Explain the social science theories, describe the logistics technologies, principles of modelling and designing of the logistics systems on the basis of the fundamental and applied research and able to apply them at the bioeconomy industry companies and logistics enterprises under the conditions of uncertainty.
2. Apply the knowledge in business development based on business management theories and findings of fundamental and applied research at the bioeconomy sector and logistics companies under the changing conditions.
3. Organize and conduct applied research in logistics, prepare the methodology thereof, process the data, assess the results necessary for improvement of the logistics activity and making of the development decisions.
4. Analyse and critically assess the ideas on improvement of business logistics management, formulate the arguments and assumptions for implementation of the ideas, prepare and apply innovations in business logistics and management of the business logistics technologies necessary for improvement of the economic, social, and environmental performance.
5. Model and design the logistics systems and prepare the measures for movement of material assets and biological substances within the logistics chain necessary for the coordination and improvement of logistics at the bioeconomy companies and of the operations of other auxiliary sectors.
6. Deal with complex non-routine business management problems, make and implement innovative strategic business management decisions under the changing conditions at the bioeconomy sector and logistics companies.
7. Communicate in writing and orally in a consistent and reasonable manner and convey the ideas of improvement of the logistics business to the representatives of the logistics business and other stakeholders.
8. Take responsibility for the quality of the work of the team members and own work and perform its assessment following the professional ethics and civic approach in business logistics.
9. Independently identify the learning needs and engage in learning in order to improve the professional qualifications in the area of logistics in the context of life-long learning.
10. Use the research knowledge and research experience as well as the skills of systematic and strategic thinking for independent professional activity or research work in the area of logistics.
11. Make innovative decisions in business logistics taking into account their ethical aspects and possible effect on the society and environment.
Activities of teaching and learning:
Interpretation, discussion, illustration, case studies, performance of practical and seminar tasks individually and in groups, studying literature, preparation of written works and oral presentation, lectures by guest lecturer (practitioner).
Methods of assessment of learning
achievements:
Evaluation of case studies, evaluation of the analysis of completed practical tasks and seminar tasks, evaluation of an individual work report, evaluation of a written test (during the colloquium and exam), evaluation of the prepared master's thesis, oral presentation and defense.
Framework:
Study subjects (modules), practical
training:
Agriculture and Food Logistics Technology Management
International Logistics
Trade Logistics
International Business Law
Logistics Information Technologies
Management of Logistics Innovation and Investments
Applied Research of Logistics
Scientific-Research Work
Logistics Innovation Internship
Designing and Modeling of Logistics Systems
Final Work of Master Studies
Specialisations:
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Optional courses:
Business Strategic Development
Modeling of Management Decisions
Distinctive features of a study
programme:
• Program content that meets market needs
• Optimal duration of studies (full-time studies - 1.5 years, part-time studies - 2 years)
• It is convenient to combine studies with work
• Lectures are held remotely, usually in the evenings.
• There are opportunities to leave and study at universities in foreign countries under the ERASMUS+ study exchange program.
Access to professional activity or further study:
Access to professional activity:
The Program Graduates will be able to work as Heads of Logistics Departments of Business Enterprises in the Bioeconomy Sector, Heads of Logistics Service Providers and their Departments, Logistics Managers of other spheres, Logistics Consultants and Specialists of Logistics Associations, Logistics Consultants and Specialists of other Business Associations. The Program graduates will be empowered to start and develop a logistics services business nationally and internationally.
Access to further study:
The Graduates have an opportunity to pursue doctoral studies and obtain a doctorate in social sciences after 4 years of full-time or 6 years of part-time study.