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Logistics and Commerce

Language of instruction

english, lithuanian

Qualification degree and (or) qualification to be awarded

Bachelor 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 first cycle study programme of Logistics and Commerceis to prepare the specialists in logistics and commerce holding extensive expertise and able to apply the theoretical knowledge in business and management to the decision-making related to management and business organization at the entities operating in logistics and commerce and able to develop of the competitive and socially responsible business in the domestic and international markets.
Learning outcomes:
1. Explain the essence of entrepreneurship, learn and compare the specifics of logistics and commerce activities related to business organizations and the possible effect thereof on the environment, business decisions, and general public.
2. Explain the economic, social, technological business resources and processes, issues and the importance of their decisions in planning, forecasting, and assessing the management of the logistics and commerce organizations, process and results of business organization, and is able to use the basic theoretical arguments or theories for substantiation of the managerial decisions in logistics and commerce operations, thereby developing the competitive and socially responsible business in the domestic and international markets.
3. Name and apply the modern business management theories and concepts, the factors of the logistics and commerce activities related to business, the methods for assessment of the effect and research thereof enabling them to learn the environment of commerce and logistic organizations and business as well as the processes taking place within the environment and the applicability of other methods in development of the competitive and socially responsible business in the domestic and international markets.
4. Identify the key business categories and phenomena defined by them, key business and management principles, methods, and strategies, and the diversity of business organization forms as well as the factors affecting the choice thereof, the financial and other resource accounting and management methods as well as the applicability thereof.
5. The students are able to collect and analyse the data necessary for addressing important issues in logistics and commerce by using the achievements and methods of the fundamental and applied research as well as organize and conduct applied research in consumer and competitor behaviour, employee motivation, responsibly prepare the information necessary for managerial decision-making inlogistics and commerce.
6. The students are able to apply and make managerial decisions for organization of management and business of logistics and commerce organizations in an innovative manner, establish logistics and commerce companies, plan, organize, coordinate and evaluate their operations, choose integrated technological, organizational, and methodological measures for management of the business environment, and able to develop the competitive and socially responsible business in the domestic and international markets.
7. The students are able to manage business information flows, social, technological processes and the interaction thereof in the operations of logistics and commerce organizations, analyse and substantiate the decisions in the areas of human, financial, material resource planning, organization, coordination, control, information management, and evaluation of the economic condition and performance.
8. The students are able to communicate with the specialists and public in dealing with tasks related to logistics and commerce operations, presenting the completed activities and results thereof, and cooperate effectively with the colleagues and clients, work in a team and represent interests.
9. Take the moral and ethical responsibility for the quality of the work by the subordinate employees and own work, assessment thereof following the professional ethics, civic approach, and perceives the effect of the performance results on the societal, economic, cultural development,well-being, and environment, and learn and improve skills independently in the area of logistics and commerce and plan the learning process.


Activities of teaching and learning:
Explanation, discussions, case analysis, watching videos, preparation and presentation of individual/group work, search and analysis of information, preparation of an individual written work, reflection, guest lecturer's lecture.

Methods of assessment of learning
achievements:
Testing, written survey (during colloquium and exam); observation of discussion; evaluation of the progress of independent work preparation and the final oral presentation and written work; evaluation of final thesis preparation, presentation and defence.
Framework:
Study subjects (modules), practical
training:
Microeconomics
Basic of Business and Public Management
Mathematics
Macroeconomics
Bioeconomy
Language of specialty
Fundamentals of Accounting
Finances
Human resources management
Logistics equipment and technology
Business law
Logistics management
Business development
Trade marketing
Transport systems
Warehousing and inventory management
Logistics business administration
Business planning and evaluation
Trade management and e-commerce
Commercial contracts
Quality management
International trade
Logistics and commerce market research
Logistics and commerce term paper
Consumer behavior
Business communication
Logistics and commercial project management
Entrepreneurship training
Professional logistics and commerce practice
Bachelor's thesis

Practical training:
The proffesonal practice aims to expand the knowledge of logistics and commerce and to acquire skills necessary for independent business activity in logistics or commerce. Professional practice in logistics and commerce consists of practical work in a real business company. Student is supposed to perform real tasks assigned by practice mentor in practice institution, analyse a real business situation related to logistics and commerce. During their professional practice, students, who already acquire business and general knowledge, forming practical skills and abilities required for self-employment in logistics and commerce. This proffesional practice is carried out by concluding a tripartite cooperation agreement with a logistics or commerce business company, a student and the university.
Duration of the professional practice - 2 months.

Specialisations:
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Optional courses:
Students can freely choose one subject from Group A and Group B study subjects in three semesters.
Distinctive features of a study
programme:
- Full – time - (studies intensive and focused on practical activities)
- Part – time - (non-intensive studies (4 study subjects per semester), mixed studies - most lectures via distance learning).
Access to professional activity or further study:
Access to professional activity:
Graduates of the Logistics and Commerce bachelor's study program will be able to work in logistics, supply management, transportation, storage and transhipment service companies as coordinators, intermediaries, representatives, administrators of the logistics function, in agricultural supply and logistics companies and in organizations that coordinate this activity, in the purchasing, processing and processing of agricultural raw materials in trading companies, food and beverage production and sales companies, agricultural and logistics complexes, shopping centres and cargo transportation networks, as well as creating your own business in the field of logistics and trade.
Access to further study:
Upon successful completion, the graduates could continue the second cycle studies in the fields of business and management.at Vytautas Magnus University or other Lithuanian and foreign universities.