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Degree Programme in Logistics

Degree:
Bachelor of Engineering

Degree title:
Insinööri (AMK), Bachelor of Engineering

Credits:
240 ects

Degree programme description

The scope of the training of logistics engineer is 240 credits.
The training consists of the studies on core competences and complementary competences. In addition, you will complement your professional skills with freely chosen studies.

The core competence Studies (165 CR) include engineers in mathematical and scientific studies and the basics of business economics. You get strong information on logistical thinking, including general work-life skills, leadership and language studies.

Complementary skills in Studies (80 CR) acquire specialised expertise in logistics management, business management and international transport.

Optional studies (15 CR) complement your logistical expertise in the field of transport and logistics, digitalisation or entrepreneurship and innovations.

The strength of education is a comprehensive supply of international logistics and logistical IT solutions studies. Your studies can be expanded by choosing studies in information technology, shipping and business logistics trainings. A key part of the training is the extensive language studies, the case-tasks and the group work, based partly on professional substances.

Objectives

After completing the studies you will be able to control and develop logistics processes that focuses on designing and controlling material needs. You will be familiar with the different types of transport, the principles of inventory control, procurement, logistics control and management. You will understand the importance of customer needs, quality and profitability in your work.

Your Expertise is the design, implementation and development of logistics processes. You will know how to consider requirements of safety and sustainability at the international environment, as well as the potential of digitalization and new technologies. Communication and interaction skills are highlighted in the operating network.
You can acquire logistics expertise in the areas of intelligent logistics, innovation, sourcing, warehousing or transportation.

Xamk's logistics training is working closely with companies, allowing business visits and visiting lecturers. Business collaboration makes it easier for you to find thesis assignments and internships.

After graduating from extensive technical-commercial education you can work in a variety of logistics managerial and expert positions. In the logistics sector you will be able to create a career in the core of international business.

RDI and cooperation with world of work

Xamk is cooperating with local companies allowing for various projects, visits in companies and visiting lecturers. Business collaboration makes it easier to find thesis and internship sites.

Work-life projects will increase your expertise in knowledge, skills and attitude. In addition to exploring the economy cooperation will provide you with links to businesses and other stakeholders in the region during your studies.

For research, development and innovation projects (RDI), you have the opportunity to collaborate with local stakeholders, students and university staff.

Implementation of studies and flexible learning tracks

Teaching is mainly at Xamk Kotka campus. Part of the studies will be online.
In the beginning of your studies you will create a personal study plan (HOPS). It will be based on your previous work experience and your current life situation. Your previous studies or otherwise archieved expertise may be taken into account by knowledge recognition (HOT).

Studies will utilize diverse learning methods and environments. In addition to traditional contact education your studies include independently completed learning tasks and exams, teamwork and online studies. Working life is involved throughout your studies.

Career opportunities

After completing your studies you can work on a wide range of managerial and expert positions that requires knowledge of business and logistics. Logistics engineers are typically employed as experts and managers in different areas of the supply chain.
The training provides a good capability for different tasks in planning, development, directing and management. You can also make a career in quality management, customer service, or administration tasks in companies, municipalities and government. Typical job titles are e.g.
• Transportation Planner
• Purchasing Manager
• Transport Manager
• Transport planner
• Logistics Manager
• Sales Manager
• Buyer
• Terminal Manager
• Production Planner
• Warehouse Manager

Logistics, part-time studies
Code
(LOKT23SM)
Logistics, part-time studies
Code
(LOKT22SM)
Double Degree in Logistics Engineering
Code
(LOKT21SD)

Logistics, part-time studies
Code
(LOKT21SM)
Logistics, part-time studies
Code
(LOKT20SM1)
Enrollment

18.03.2024 - 28.03.2024

Timing

01.05.2024 - 31.08.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

RDI portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Ecampus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 200

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Raimo Päivärinta
Teacher in charge

Raimo Päivärinta

Groups
  • VV2024-2025
    Optional studies 2024-2025

Objective

You are able to define the role of air traffic in the supply chain.
You know the organisation of air traffic and understand the roles of authorities, operators and customers as part of international air traffic system.
You are able to plan and organize air transportation and you know the role of air customs.
You understand the air transport process from the service provider's and and customer's point of view.

Content

What is the role of air traffic in the supply chain?
What is role of the Finnish Transport Safety Agency (Trafi) in air transport?
How do you describe the freight booking and customer service operations of provide by the airport (Finavia)?
What is a typical flight and air courier process?
How do you set prices for air freight?

Materials

All course materials are in Learn.

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
Materials and tasks and exams (multiple tasks at same time) are open in waves when the previous wave expires the next one will open immediately.
The whole course is implemented as waves.

Blended track:
You will expedite the course’s it means that if you have complete all the performances of this "wave" the next "wave” will open immediately and you could continue the performance according to your timetable.
The cuorse timetable should not be extended to fastening your performances but you must been aware that the following wave will not open before you have carried out all previous tasks / exams.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

a. use professional vocabulary and concepts and show their information-based know-how.
b.use the basic techniques of searching information in specific situations.
c. carry out individual tasks.
d. take customers, users and target groups into consideration.
e. use the key models, methods, software and techniques of the professional field under guidance.
g. observe the ethical principles of the professional field in their actions.

Enrollment

06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023

Timing

01.01.2024 - 30.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

4 op

Mode of delivery

20 % Contact teaching, 80 % Distance learning

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Niko Puurtinen
Teacher in charge

Niko Puurtinen

Groups
  • LOKT21SM
    Logistics, part-time studies

Objective

You understand the basics of hydraulics and pneumatics.
You understand the basics of measuring and control systems.
You understand the basics of programmable logic controllers.
You understand the significance of safety in automation.

Content

What are the basics of hydraulics and pneumatics?
What are the components of measurement and control technologies?
How to control programmable logics?
What is the role of safety in automation?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023

Timing

01.01.2024 - 30.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Teemu Jokela
Teacher in charge

Teemu Jokela

Groups
  • LOKT21SP
    Logistics, full-time studies

Objective

You understand the basics of hydraulics and pneumatics.
You understand the basics of measuring and control systems.
You understand the basics of programmable logic controllers.
You understand the significance of safety in automation.

Content

What are the basics of hydraulics and pneumatics?
What are the components of measurement and control technologies?
How to control programmable logics?
What is the role of safety in automation?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

21.08.2023 - 01.09.2023

Timing

04.09.2023 - 08.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 60

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Eeva Ala-Krekola
Teacher in charge

Eeva Ala-Krekola

Groups
  • LOKT23SP
    Logistics, full-time studies

Objective

You understand the importance of business.
You are familiar with the key principles of business management and corporate responsibility.
You are able to describe the main functions of businesses and you are familiar with an individual company’s role in the supply chain

Content

What is the role of business?
What are the main functions and key tasks of businesses?
What is the role of an individual company in the supply chain?
How are businesses managed?
What is business sustainability ?

Materials

To be informed on digital learning environment Learn

Teaching methods

If the student wishes to follow an individual learning track, the student writes a plan for the individual learning track. The plan must comply with the learning outcomes of the course and has to be approved first by the teacher of the course and then by the student's work place. The individual learning track must be agreed with the teacher prior to the course start.

Employer connections

There is no cooperation with R&D or working life planned for this course.

Exam schedules

To be informed on digital learning environment Learn

Student workload

5 cr / 135 h

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

To be informed on digital learning environment Learn

Enrollment

21.08.2023 - 01.09.2023

Timing

01.09.2023 - 17.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Anssi Salmi
Teacher in charge

Anssi Salmi

Groups
  • LOKT23SM
    Logistics, part-time studies

Objective

You understand the importance of business.
You are familiar with the key principles of business management and corporate responsibility.
You are able to describe the main functions of businesses and you are familiar with an individual company’s role in the supply chain

Content

What is the role of business?
What are the main functions and key tasks of businesses?
What is the role of an individual company in the supply chain?
How are businesses managed?
What is business sustainability ?

Materials

Will be informed later by teacher.

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
The student proceeds according to the schedule

Blended track:
The student can take the course among an older study group

Employer connections

No

Exam schedules

Will be informed later by teacher.

International connections

No

Student workload

Student´s work load is approximately 135 hours in average

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Based on exam and/or assigments.

Enrollment

21.08.2023 - 01.09.2023

Timing

01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Petteri Oinas
Teacher in charge

Suvi Johansson

Groups
  • LOKT23SP
    Logistics, full-time studies

Objective

You know how to generally define the concepts of logistics and supply chain.
You know the basic concepts and functions of logistics.
You are able to consider the economics of transportation as part of supply chain management.

Content

How do you define logistics?
How do you define the concept of supply chain?
What are logistic functions?
How are logistic functions evaluated and monitored in business?
Which factors affect the structure of the logistic system of a company?
What are the environmental effects of logistic functions?
How are the basics of logistics related to supply chain competence?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

21.08.2023 - 01.09.2023

Timing

01.08.2023 - 15.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Jouni Ropponen
Teacher in charge

Jouni Ropponen

Groups
  • LOKT23SM
    Logistics, part-time studies

Objective

You know how to generally define the concepts of logistics and supply chain.
You know the basic concepts and functions of logistics.
You are able to consider the economics of transportation as part of supply chain management.

Content

How do you define logistics?
How do you define the concept of supply chain?
What are logistic functions?
How are logistic functions evaluated and monitored in business?
Which factors affect the structure of the logistic system of a company?
What are the environmental effects of logistic functions?
How are the basics of logistics related to supply chain competence?

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
According to Peppi and Tuudo.

Independent track:
Student deliveres plan created in cooperation with employer. Plan must be composed according to course contents and goals.

Blended track:
To be agreed with teacher before starting the course.

Employer connections

N/A

International connections

N/A

Student workload

135h

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Excellent (5), Good (3-4), Satisfactory (1-2), Fail (0)

Enrollment

21.08.2023 - 01.09.2023

Timing

01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Anja Härkönen
Teacher in charge

Anja Härkönen

Groups
  • LOKT23SP
    Logistics, full-time studies

Objective

You are able to describe the aspects of customer-oriented marketing concepts, including its objectives and functions. You are able to analyse customer buying behavior and define principles for the segmentation and selection of target groups. You are able to assess the effects of digital operational environment on customer-oriented marketing. You are able to design a marketing mix, taking into consideration product lifecycle, marketing objectives and corporate responsibility.

Content

What are the objectives and role of customer-oriented marketing and relationship marketing in the organizations’ operations? How does the digital economy and operational environment affect the planning of marketing? How is customer buying behavior and segmentation taken into consideration when defining objectives and target groups? What does a marketing mix consist of, and how can it be used to reach organizational goals?

Content scheduling

You are able to describe the aspects of customer-oriented marketing concepts, including its objectives and functions. You are able to analyse customer buying behavior and define principles for the segmentation and selection of target groups. You are able to assess the effects of digital operational environment on customer-oriented marketing. You are able to design a marketing mix, taking into consideration product lifecycle and marketing objectives .

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

21.08.2023 - 01.09.2023

Timing

16.09.2023 - 08.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Tuula Kuparinen
Teacher in charge

Tuula Kuparinen

Groups
  • LOKT23SM
    Logistics, part-time studies

Objective

You are able to describe the aspects of customer-oriented marketing concepts, including its objectives and functions. You are able to analyse customer buying behavior and define principles for the segmentation and selection of target groups. You are able to assess the effects of digital operational environment on customer-oriented marketing. You are able to design a marketing mix, taking into consideration product lifecycle, marketing objectives and corporate responsibility.

Content

What are the objectives and role of customer-oriented marketing and relationship marketing in the organizations’ operations? How does the digital economy and operational environment affect the planning of marketing? How is customer buying behavior and segmentation taken into consideration when defining objectives and target groups? What does a marketing mix consist of, and how can it be used to reach organizational goals?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023

Timing

01.09.2023 - 17.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Anssi Salmi
Teacher in charge

Anssi Salmi

Groups
  • LOKT22SM
    Logistics, part-time studies

Objective

You know the principles of designing and optimizing a product distribution network.
You know the principles of generating costs in a distribution network.

Content

What kind of services can be used to distribute products?
How can the distribution network be optimized to meet customer requirements?
What choices will affect the cost level of the distribution network?

Materials

Podcast: https://anchor.fm/logistiX

Logiapps simulation software.

Also additional material informed later by teacher.

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
The student proceeds according to the schedule

Blended track:
The student can take the course among an older study group

Employer connections

No

Exam schedules

Will be informed later by teacher

International connections

No

Student workload

Student´s work load is approximately 135 hours in average

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Based on exam and assigments

Enrollment

06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023

Timing

04.09.2023 - 10.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Anssi Salmi
Teacher in charge

Anssi Salmi

Groups
  • LOKT22SP
    Logistics, full-time studies

Objective

You know the principles of designing and optimizing a product distribution network.
You know the principles of generating costs in a distribution network.

Content

What kind of services can be used to distribute products?
How can the distribution network be optimized to meet customer requirements?
What choices will affect the cost level of the distribution network?

Materials

Podcast: https://anchor.fm/logistiX

Logiapps simulation software.

Also additional material informed later by teacher.

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
The student proceeds according to the schedule

Blended track:
The student can take the course among an older study group

Employer connections

No

Exam schedules

Will be informed later by teacher

International connections

No

Student workload

Student´s work load is approximately 135 hours in average

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Based on exam and assigments

Enrollment

06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023

Timing

01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Teemu Ylinen
Teacher in charge

Teemu Ylinen

Groups
  • LOKT22SM
    Logistics, part-time studies

Objective

You are familiar with the basic properties of mathematical functions and you are able to calculate limits. You use differential and integral calculus as a problem-solving tool.
You are able to form mathematical models of some of the phenomena of your professional field.
You know how to apply mathematics in your professional field.

Content

What is the limit, derivation and integration of a function? What are definition set and set of values of a function? How do you analyze the course of a function?
How can you apply differential and integral calculus in technical phenomena?
How do you solve mathematical problems of your professional field?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Qualifications

The course ”Basics of engineering mathematics” or comprehensive knowledge of its contents is required.

Enrollment

06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023

Timing

01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

12 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Lassi Salminen
Teacher in charge

Lassi Salminen

Groups
  • LOKT22SP
    Logistics, full-time studies

Objective

You are familiar with the basic properties of mathematical functions and you are able to calculate limits. You use differential and integral calculus as a problem-solving tool.
You are able to form mathematical models of some of the phenomena of your professional field.
You know how to apply mathematics in your professional field.

Content

What is the limit, derivation and integration of a function? What are definition set and set of values of a function? How do you analyze the course of a function?
How can you apply differential and integral calculus in technical phenomena?
How do you solve mathematical problems of your professional field?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Qualifications

The course ”Basics of engineering mathematics” or comprehensive knowledge of its contents is required.

Enrollment

06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023

Timing

01.01.2024 - 05.05.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

4 op

Mode of delivery

20 % Contact teaching, 80 % Distance learning

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 60

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Antti Laakso
Teacher in charge

Antti Laakso

Groups
  • LOKT22SM
    Logistics, part-time studies

Objective

After completing this course, you are able to
• form and solve equations between quantities
• use the concepts concerning fluid and gas mechanics, thermodynamics and DC and AC circuits in solving physical and technical problems
• apply your knowledge of logistics physics in your studies and work
• use your knowledge of logistics physics to observe the developments in your professional field and introduce new applications.

Content

• How to apply the laws of fluid statics and dynamics in order to solve problems related to pressure and flow?
• How to apply the rules of thermodynamics in order to solve problems related to thermal expansion, thermal energy and heat transfer?
• How to apply the ideal gas law to calculate gas state changes and humidity of air?
• What is the principle of a thermodynamic machine and how is the performance of a thermodynamic machine calculated?
• How to calculate DC and AC circuits in electric systems?
• How to apply other phenomena of physics to logistics?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023

Timing

01.01.2024 - 30.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Antti Laakso
Teacher in charge

Antti Laakso

Groups
  • LOKT22SP
    Logistics, full-time studies

Objective

After completing this course, you are able to
• form and solve equations between quantities
• use the concepts concerning fluid and gas mechanics, thermodynamics and DC and AC circuits in solving physical and technical problems
• apply your knowledge of logistics physics in your studies and work
• use your knowledge of logistics physics to observe the developments in your professional field and introduce new applications.

Content

• How to apply the laws of fluid statics and dynamics in order to solve problems related to pressure and flow?
• How to apply the rules of thermodynamics in order to solve problems related to thermal expansion, thermal energy and heat transfer?
• How to apply the ideal gas law to calculate gas state changes and humidity of air?
• What is the principle of a thermodynamic machine and how is the performance of a thermodynamic machine calculated?
• How to calculate DC and AC circuits in electric systems?
• How to apply other phenomena of physics to logistics?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

21.08.2023 - 01.09.2023

Timing

28.08.2023 - 31.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Tarmo Ahvenainen
Teacher in charge

Tarmo Ahvenainen

Groups
  • LOKT23SD
    Double Degree in Logistics Engineering
  • LLKT23SD
    Double Degree in Business Logistics
  • LOKT21SP
    Logistics, full-time studies

Objective

You understand and can use concepts, expressions and vocabulary needed when describing or discussing intelligent logistics.
You can write stylish text in English for a report or an essay.
You further develop the skills needed to discuss and present in English.

Content

What concepts, expressions and vocabulary to do you need to understand texts depicting intelligent logistics?
How do you write better reports and essays in English?
How do you discuss and present compellingly and clearly in English ?

Materials

Material provided by the teacher in the Learn environments, partly identical with the materials of Intelligent Logistics course.

Employer connections

No link to field.

Exam schedules

9 contact classes, minimum requirement attending 6 classes.
Small presentation (for students of Intelligent logistics course, this is the rehearsal round)
Final essay in Learn Environment.

Student workload

5 cr= 135 hours of student work.
18 h contact classes, 115 hours of independent work.

Further information

To be implemented in collaboration with course Intelligent logistics. It is recommended to study these two course simultaneously.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment methods and criteria

The student must participate in at least six (6) classes.
Presentation.
Passed home essay in Learn environment.

Qualifications

Professional English or equivalent skills.It is recommendable to take this course if your grade in Professional English is 3 or better

Enrollment

07.11.2022 - 18.11.2022

Timing

16.08.2023 - 28.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Ecampus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

2 - 2

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Eeva Ala-Krekola
Teacher in charge

Eeva Ala-Krekola

Groups
  • LLKT22SD
    Double Degree in Business Logistics
  • LOKT22SD
    Double Degree in Logistics Engineering

Objective

You are familiar with the most important operating principles of ERP systems and understand the benefits they bring to business.
You know the most important ERP suppliers and are familiar with the key features of their products.
You have the competence to offer expert opinions in projects aiming at selecting and commissioning ERP systems.
You are able to use the basic functions of an ERP system.
You are able to search for data in from various sources, critically assess the reliability of sources and data, and process digital data.
You are able to use appropriate means, technologies and channels of communication in teamwork, and follow the business code of conduct in electronic communication.
You know how the ERP systems improve supply chain management.

Content

What are the most important operating principles of ERP systems?
What are the benefits of well-implemented ERP systems and what are the main challenges?
Who are the most important ERP suppliers and how do their products differ from each other?
What are the success factors in ERP implementation?
How are SAP systems operated?
How are different kinds of data sources used, and how is the reliability of data and sources critically assessed, and how is digital data processed?
How are appropriate means, technologies and channels of communication used in teamwork, and how is the business code of conduct followed in electronic communication?
How do ERP systems improve supply chain management?

Materials

To be informed on digital learning environment Learn

Teaching methods

If the student wishes to follow an individual learning track, the student writes a plan for the individual learning track. The plan must comply with the learning outcomes of the course and has to be approved first by the teacher of the course and then by the student's work place. The individual learning track must be agreed with the teacher prior to the course start.

Exam schedules

To be informed on digital learning environment Learn

Student workload

5 cr / 135 h

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

To be informed on digital learning environment Learn

Enrollment

06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023

Timing

12.01.2024 - 30.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

4 op

Mode of delivery

20 % Contact teaching, 80 % Distance learning

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Ecampus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Eeva Ala-Krekola
Teacher in charge

Eeva Ala-Krekola

Groups
  • LOKT22SM
    Logistics, part-time studies

Objective

You are familiar with the most important operating principles of ERP systems and understand the benefits they bring to business.
You know the most important ERP suppliers and are familiar with the key features of their products.
You have the competence to offer expert opinions in projects aiming at selecting and commissioning ERP systems.
You are able to use the basic functions of an ERP system.
You are able to search for data in from various sources, critically assess the reliability of sources and data, and process digital data.
You are able to use appropriate means, technologies and channels of communication in teamwork, and follow the business code of conduct in electronic communication.
You know how the ERP systems improve supply chain management.

Content

What are the most important operating principles of ERP systems?
What are the benefits of well-implemented ERP systems and what are the main challenges?
Who are the most important ERP suppliers and how do their products differ from each other?
What are the success factors in ERP implementation?
How are SAP systems operated?
How are different kinds of data sources used, and how is the reliability of data and sources critically assessed, and how is digital data processed?
How are appropriate means, technologies and channels of communication used in teamwork, and how is the business code of conduct followed in electronic communication?
How do ERP systems improve supply chain management?

Materials

To be informed on digital learning environment Learn

Teaching methods

If the student wishes to follow an individual learning track, the student writes a plan for the individual learning track. The plan must comply with the learning outcomes of the course and has to be approved first by the teacher of the course and then by the student's work place. The individual learning track must be agreed with the teacher prior to the course start.

Exam schedules

To be informed on digital learning environment Learn

Student workload

5 cr / 135 h

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

To be informed on digital learning environment Learn

Enrollment

06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023

Timing

16.01.2024 - 30.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Eeva Ala-Krekola
Teacher in charge

Eeva Ala-Krekola

Groups
  • LOKT22SP
    Logistics, full-time studies

Objective

You are familiar with the most important operating principles of ERP systems and understand the benefits they bring to business.
You know the most important ERP suppliers and are familiar with the key features of their products.
You have the competence to offer expert opinions in projects aiming at selecting and commissioning ERP systems.
You are able to use the basic functions of an ERP system.
You are able to search for data in from various sources, critically assess the reliability of sources and data, and process digital data.
You are able to use appropriate means, technologies and channels of communication in teamwork, and follow the business code of conduct in electronic communication.
You know how the ERP systems improve supply chain management.

Content

What are the most important operating principles of ERP systems?
What are the benefits of well-implemented ERP systems and what are the main challenges?
Who are the most important ERP suppliers and how do their products differ from each other?
What are the success factors in ERP implementation?
How are SAP systems operated?
How are different kinds of data sources used, and how is the reliability of data and sources critically assessed, and how is digital data processed?
How are appropriate means, technologies and channels of communication used in teamwork, and how is the business code of conduct followed in electronic communication?
How do ERP systems improve supply chain management?

Materials

To be informed on digital learning environment Learn

Teaching methods

If the student wishes to follow an individual learning track, the student writes a plan for the individual learning track. The plan must comply with the learning outcomes of the course and has to be approved first by the teacher of the course and then by the student's work place. The individual learning track must be agreed with the teacher prior to the course start.

Exam schedules

To be informed on digital learning environment Learn

Student workload

5 cr / 135 h

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

To be informed on digital learning environment Learn

Enrollment

06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023

Timing

15.08.2023 - 17.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

2 op

Mode of delivery

60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Maisa Räsänen
Teacher in charge

Maisa Räsänen

Groups
  • LOKT21SP
    Logistics, full-time studies

Objective

You demonstrate that you are familiar with the basics of enterprise finances and financial accounting. You can record basic business transactions into bookkeeping and financial statements. You are able to analyze and interpret financial statements and ratios of a small enterprise. You are able to explain the basic principles of value added taxation and business taxation in different forms of business.

Content

What is the role of financial accounting in business operations? How to apply the process of accounting cycle in small enterprises? How to analyze and interpret financial statements? What are the basic principles of value added taxation and business taxation? How to take into account the value added taxation in accounting cycle and reporting?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023

Timing

01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

40 % Contact teaching, 60 % Distance learning

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Maisa Räsänen
Teacher in charge

Maisa Räsänen

Groups
  • LOKT21SM
    Logistics, part-time studies

Objective

You demonstrate that you are familiar with the basics of enterprise finances and financial accounting. You can record basic business transactions into bookkeeping and financial statements. You are able to analyze and interpret financial statements and ratios of a small enterprise. You are able to explain the basic principles of value added taxation and business taxation in different forms of business.

Content

What is the role of financial accounting in business operations? How to apply the process of accounting cycle in small enterprises? How to analyze and interpret financial statements? What are the basic principles of value added taxation and business taxation? How to take into account the value added taxation in accounting cycle and reporting?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023

Timing

11.09.2023 - 19.11.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Katja Helve
Teacher in charge

Katja Helve

Groups
  • LOKT21SP
    Logistics, full-time studies

Objective

You know how to carry out the most common calculations of financial mathematics and you are able to apply them in the processes related to chains of operations.
You are able to carry out and apply the logistic calculations and use logical reasoning when solving financial problems assess the impact of the solutions obtained.
You know how to present and interpret statistics (tables, graphs, and key stock figures). You know how to use a spreadsheet
program (Excel) in making calculations.

Content

How do you carry out the calculations necessary in logistics?
How do you resolve value added tax bills?
How do you make contribution margin calculations?
How do you calculate index and apply it in economical mathematics?
How do you calculate interest and compound interest and use the commercial applications of these calculations?
What are periodic examinations and how are they used in financial mathematics?
How do you present statistical data with the help of tables, figures and key indicators?
How do you interpret statistical data?
How do you use a spreadsheet program (Excel) in financial mathematics and in the interpretation of statistics?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Qualifications

Basic mathematics
Optional studies: Basic mathematics for logistics

Enrollment

06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023

Timing

11.09.2023 - 03.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

2 op

Mode of delivery

60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Katja Helve
Teacher in charge

Katja Helve

Groups
  • LOKT21SM
    Logistics, part-time studies

Objective

You know how to carry out the most common calculations of financial mathematics and you are able to apply them in the processes related to chains of operations.
You are able to carry out and apply the logistic calculations and use logical reasoning when solving financial problems assess the impact of the solutions obtained.
You know how to present and interpret statistics (tables, graphs, and key stock figures). You know how to use a spreadsheet
program (Excel) in making calculations.

Content

How do you carry out the calculations necessary in logistics?
How do you resolve value added tax bills?
How do you make contribution margin calculations?
How do you calculate index and apply it in economical mathematics?
How do you calculate interest and compound interest and use the commercial applications of these calculations?
What are periodic examinations and how are they used in financial mathematics?
How do you present statistical data with the help of tables, figures and key indicators?
How do you interpret statistical data?
How do you use a spreadsheet program (Excel) in financial mathematics and in the interpretation of statistics?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Qualifications

Basic mathematics
Optional studies: Basic mathematics for logistics

Enrollment

21.08.2023 - 01.09.2023

Timing

04.09.2023 - 08.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

2 op

Mode of delivery

60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning

Unit

Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

15 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Mirjami Huotari-Piirainen
Teacher in charge

Mirjami Huotari-Piirainen

Groups
  • LOKT23SP
    Logistics, full-time studies

Objective

You understand the significance of interaction as part of your professional expertise and you can act appropriately in various communication situations.
You are familiar with Xamk's instructions for written assignments.
You are able to search reliable information and use it ethically.
You can express your views justifying them based on facts and use standard Finnish appropriate in each context.
You know how to write texts that meet the standards for layout, content and style required in your studies and in your own field, and use appropriate tools and forums.
You improve your interactive communication skills and manage fluently in different cooperation situations, such as meetings and negotiations.
You develop your presentation skills for professional purposes and acquire skills in giving and receiving feedback.

Content

What interaction skills are required in your own studies and in workplaces in your field?
How do you justify your views using standard Finnish?
How do you search reliable information from different sources and use it ethically?
Which written skills (genres, styles, tools) should you master both in your studies and in work assignments in your own professional field?
How do you utilize language regulations and tools in your studies and workplace communication?
Which skills do you need in presentations, meetings and negotiations?
How do you assess your own communication skills and ease your stage fright?
How do you give constructive feedback?
How do you utilize the feedback you received?

Materials

Material collected in the Learn online platform.

Teaching methods

This is a professional communication course for Finns (ie. native Finnish-speakers or nativelike fluent Finnish speakers.

There is also a multidisciplinary Communication Skills online study course available online, which can be completed independently.

Employer connections

Working life orientation on the focus.

Exam schedules

The implementation has a lot of exercises and two sub-exams.

International connections

Generic competences for the international contacts.

Student workload

Student's workload 135 h

Content scheduling

1. Presentation skills
2. Writing working life
3. Meeting and negotiation skills
4. Academic writing

Further information

Communication skills must be completed before you can start doing research method studies or a thesis.

Participation requires at least B2 language skills.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Rating scale: Commendable (5), good (4-3), satisfactory (2-1): rejected (0). Passed performance requires active participation in teaching.

The student does homework and remote assignments according to the instructions and schedule given by the teacher, and actively participates in face-to-face teaching.

Enrollment

21.08.2023 - 01.09.2023

Timing

01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Jenni Klingberg
Teacher in charge

Jenni Klingberg

Groups
  • LOKT23SM
    Logistics, part-time studies

Objective

You understand the significance of interaction as part of your professional expertise and you can act appropriately in various communication situations.
You are familiar with Xamk's instructions for written assignments.
You are able to search reliable information and use it ethically.
You can express your views justifying them based on facts and use standard Finnish appropriate in each context.
You know how to write texts that meet the standards for layout, content and style required in your studies and in your own field, and use appropriate tools and forums.
You improve your interactive communication skills and manage fluently in different cooperation situations, such as meetings and negotiations.
You develop your presentation skills for professional purposes and acquire skills in giving and receiving feedback.

Content

What interaction skills are required in your own studies and in workplaces in your field?
How do you justify your views using standard Finnish?
How do you search reliable information from different sources and use it ethically?
Which written skills (genres, styles, tools) should you master both in your studies and in work assignments in your own professional field?
How do you utilize language regulations and tools in your studies and workplace communication?
Which skills do you need in presentations, meetings and negotiations?
How do you assess your own communication skills and ease your stage fright?
How do you give constructive feedback?
How do you utilize the feedback you received?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

20.01.2024 - 18.02.2024

Timing

19.02.2024 - 05.05.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Ecampus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

5 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Jouni Ropponen
Teacher in charge

Jouni Ropponen

Objective

You know the importance of legislation and standards regarding warehouse shelving systems. You know the occupational safety aspects related to warehouse shelves.

Content

- The student recognizes different warehouse shelving systems and their purpose of use
- The student knows the commonly used terms according to the standards
- The student knows how to take the characteristics of shelving systems into account, e.g. in the layout planning of warehouses or production facilities
- The student knows the legislation related to the use of shelving systems
- The student knows the requirements set for the property in the installation and use of shelving systems
- The student recognizes occupational safety risks related to the use of shelving systems and understands the importance of structural safety.
- The student knows the effect of damage occurring in shelving systems on the load capacity of shelving systems and knows how damage occurring in shelving systems is classified according to the standard SFS-EN 15635
- The student knows how to use shelving systems safely according to the definitions of the standard SFS-EN 15635

Materials

Study materials are generally available on the platform. Xamk students can access the standards needed for the course through the electronic services of the uninivesity library.

Teaching methods

N/A. This is an independent online course.

Employer connections

N/A

Exam schedules

Exam according to your own progress, the exam must be passed before the course closes.

International connections

N/A

Student workload

Estimated workload according to credits 81 hours.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

In order to complete the course, the final exam of the course must be passed.

Assessment methods and criteria

The course is assessed on a pass/fail basis based on the final exam of the course.

Enrollment

21.08.2023 - 01.09.2023

Timing

04.09.2023 - 10.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Anssi Salmi
Teacher in charge

Anssi Salmi

Groups
  • LOKT23SP
    Logistics, full-time studies

Objective

You know how to use word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation graphics software for the purposes of your logistics studies.

Content

Word:
How to edit characters and paragraphs?
How to make page settings?
How to add and format pictures, and WordArt and SmartArt objects?
How to create formulas with Word features?
How to organize text into columns, create and edit tables, and use tabs?
How to use, create and edit styles?
How to create documents based on template documentation?
How to create and edit a table of contents and table of references?
How to divide your document into sections?

Excel:
How to create and format a table, and the content of a cell?
How to use functions, and create formulas?
How to make a relative and absolute cell reference, and how to use them effectively in the spreadsheet?
How to add charts and combination charts to the workbook and how to format them?
How to process (move, copy, delete, rename, hide, protect, format) tables in the workbook? How to sort and filter large tables?
How to use functions such as 'lookup', 'if', 'sum.if', 'count.if', and 'count.a' , and create multi-launching drop lists?
How to use conditional formatting in order to improve the readability of the table?

PowerPoint:
How to create an effective slide show presentation, and utilize and format themes?
How to take advantage of a variety of slide design templates?
How to add animations, videos, and audio to your presentation?
How to make a non-stop presentation and a presentation that is to be given to an audience? How to embed and link information from one Office program to another?

Materials

Will be informed later by teacher.

Teaching methods

The student proceeds according to the schedule

Blended track:
The student can take the course among an older study group

Employer connections

No

Exam schedules

Will be informed later by teacher.

International connections

No

Student workload

Student´s work load is approximately 135 hours in average

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Based on exam and/or assigments

Enrollment

21.08.2023 - 01.09.2023

Timing

01.09.2023 - 17.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Anssi Salmi
Teacher in charge

Anssi Salmi

Groups
  • LOKT23SM
    Logistics, part-time studies

Objective

You know how to use word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation graphics software for the purposes of your logistics studies.

Content

Word:
How to edit characters and paragraphs?
How to make page settings?
How to add and format pictures, and WordArt and SmartArt objects?
How to create formulas with Word features?
How to organize text into columns, create and edit tables, and use tabs?
How to use, create and edit styles?
How to create documents based on template documentation?
How to create and edit a table of contents and table of references?
How to divide your document into sections?

Excel:
How to create and format a table, and the content of a cell?
How to use functions, and create formulas?
How to make a relative and absolute cell reference, and how to use them effectively in the spreadsheet?
How to add charts and combination charts to the workbook and how to format them?
How to process (move, copy, delete, rename, hide, protect, format) tables in the workbook? How to sort and filter large tables?
How to use functions such as 'lookup', 'if', 'sum.if', 'count.if', and 'count.a' , and create multi-launching drop lists?
How to use conditional formatting in order to improve the readability of the table?

PowerPoint:
How to create an effective slide show presentation, and utilize and format themes?
How to take advantage of a variety of slide design templates?
How to add animations, videos, and audio to your presentation?
How to make a non-stop presentation and a presentation that is to be given to an audience? How to embed and link information from one Office program to another?

Materials

Will be informed later by teacher.

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
The student proceeds according to the schedule

Blended track:
The student can take the course among an older study group

Employer connections

No

Exam schedules

Will be informed later by teacher.

International connections

No

Student workload

Student´s work load is approximately 135 hours in average

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Based on exam and/or assigments

Enrollment

06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023

Timing

01.01.2024 - 30.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

4 op

Mode of delivery

20 % Contact teaching, 80 % Distance learning

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 60

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Anssi Salmi
Teacher in charge

Anssi Salmi

Groups
  • LOKT23SM
    Logistics, part-time studies

Objective

You know how to use the more advanced functions of Excel and effectively share data between various pieces of software and applications.
You know how to use Excel in the calculations necessary in your field of study.
You can produce and process simple digital content and you understand the importance of user's rights and licenses.
You can choose the appropriate tool to solve a problem and solve simple problems related to the use of personal technology, and determine what skills you need to improve further.

Content

How is an embedded or linked table added to a Word document or Power Point presentation from a spreadsheet program?
How are forms created in Word?
How to insert comments in a Power Point presentation?
How to use the special functions of Excel, such as financial, logical, date and time functions? How to utilize the sorting and filtering features, and calculate subtotals in larger tables?
How to use and utilize the Pivot tables when reporting and analyzing data?
How to use Pivot table summary functions and utilize automatic calculation?
How to make and edit graphical presentations such as trend curves, combination charts and Pivot charts?
How to use the aim search and solver?
How do you calculate the clock times? How to protect your tables and sections of tables?

Materials

Will be informed later by teacher

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
The student proceeds according to the schedule

Blended track:
The student can take the course among an older study group

Employer connections

No

Exam schedules

Will be informed later by teacher

International connections

No

Student workload

Student´s work load is approximately 135 hours in average

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Based on assigments

Qualifications

Information technology tools 1 or equivalent knowledge.

Enrollment

06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023

Timing

01.01.2024 - 30.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

10 - 60

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Marika Höglund
Teacher in charge

Anssi Salmi

Groups
  • LOKT23SP
    Logistics, full-time studies

Objective

You know how to use the more advanced functions of Excel and effectively share data between various pieces of software and applications.
You know how to use Excel in the calculations necessary in your field of study.
You can produce and process simple digital content and you understand the importance of user's rights and licenses.
You can choose the appropriate tool to solve a problem and solve simple problems related to the use of personal technology, and determine what skills you need to improve further.

Content

How is an embedded or linked table added to a Word document or Power Point presentation from a spreadsheet program?
How are forms created in Word?
How to insert comments in a Power Point presentation?
How to use the special functions of Excel, such as financial, logical, date and time functions? How to utilize the sorting and filtering features, and calculate subtotals in larger tables?
How to use and utilize the Pivot tables when reporting and analyzing data?
How to use Pivot table summary functions and utilize automatic calculation?
How to make and edit graphical presentations such as trend curves, combination charts and Pivot charts?
How to use the aim search and solver?
How do you calculate the clock times? How to protect your tables and sections of tables?

Materials

The teacher as reported by the material.

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
Word: How do you make a character and paragraph formatting? How do
you make page settings? How do you add and format the pictures,
WordArt, and SmartArt objects? How to column the text and creating and formatting
tables, and how to use tabs? How are you using, creating and formatting
styles? How do you create a document based on the template documentation?
How do you create and format a table of contents and table of references?
How you divide your document into sections?
Excel: How to create a table, and you format it, as well as the contents of
a cell? How do you use functions, and create formulas? How do you
make the relative and absolute cell reference, and how to use them effectively
in the spreadsheet? How do you add the workbook with charts, a
combination of charts and how to format them? How do you work with
(move, copy, delete, rename, hide, protect, formatting) tables in the
workbook? How do you sort and filter large tables? How do you use the
lookup-, if-, sum.if-, count.if-, and count.a - functions, as well as you do
multi-launching drop lists? How to use conditional formatting in order to
clarify the readability of the table?
PowerPoint: How do you do to display the slide show, you take advantage
of themes and format them? How to take advantage of a variety
of slide design templates? How do you make a non-stop, as well as the
general public held presentations?
How to embed and link to information about the Office-from one program
to another?

Independent track:
Word: How do you make a character and paragraph formatting? How do
you make page settings? How do you add and format the pictures,
WordArt, and SmartArt objects? How to column the text and creating and formatting
tables, and how to use tabs? How are you using, creating and formatting
styles? How do you create a document based on the template documentation?
How do you create and format a table of contents and table of references?
How you divide your document into sections?
Excel: How to create a table, and you format it, as well as the contents of
a cell? How do you use functions, and create formulas? How do you
make the relative and absolute cell reference, and how to use them effectively
in the spreadsheet? How do you add the workbook with charts, a
combination of charts and how to format them? How do you work with
(move, copy, delete, rename, hide, protect, formatting) tables in the
workbook? How do you sort and filter large tables? How do you use the
lookup-, if-, sum.if-, count.if-, and count.a - functions, as well as you do
multi-launching drop lists? How to use conditional formatting in order to
clarify the readability of the table?
PowerPoint: How do you do to display the slide show, you take advantage
of themes and format them? How to take advantage of a variety
of slide design templates? How do you make a non-stop, as well as the
general public held presentations?
How to embed and link to information about the Office-from one program
to another?

Blended track:
Word: How do you make a character and paragraph formatting? How do
you make page settings? How do you add and format the pictures,
WordArt, and SmartArt objects? How to column the text and creating and formatting
tables, and how to use tabs? How are you using, creating and formatting
styles? How do you create a document based on the template documentation?
How do you create and format a table of contents and table of references?
How you divide your document into sections?
Excel: How to create a table, and you format it, as well as the contents of
a cell? How do you use functions, and create formulas? How do you
make the relative and absolute cell reference, and how to use them effectively
in the spreadsheet? How do you add the workbook with charts, a
combination of charts and how to format them? How do you work with
(move, copy, delete, rename, hide, protect, formatting) tables in the
workbook? How do you sort and filter large tables? How do you use the
lookup-, if-, sum.if-, count.if-, and count.a - functions, as well as you do
multi-launching drop lists? How to use conditional formatting in order to
clarify the readability of the table?
PowerPoint: How do you do to display the slide show, you take advantage
of themes and format them? How to take advantage of a variety
of slide design templates? How do you make a non-stop, as well as the
general public held presentations?
How to embed and link to information about the Office-from one program
to another?

Employer connections

There is no STUDY and working life cooperation during the course.

Exam schedules

To be announced later on the Learn platform of the course.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment criteria level 3: entry-level know-how and skills
Students are able to:
a. You can use professional vocabulary systematically.
b. You can manage the appropriate methods of information search.
c. You can idnetify intterrelated tasks.
e. You can apply the key models, methods, software and techniques of the professional field.

Qualifications

Information technology tools 1 or equivalent knowledge.

Enrollment

06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023

Timing

15.01.2024 - 30.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

4 op

Mode of delivery

20 % Contact teaching, 80 % Distance learning

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Tuula Kuparinen
Teacher in charge

Tuula Kuparinen

Groups
  • LOKT22SM
    Logistics, part-time studies

Objective

You understand the components of supply chains.
You understand the concept of supply chain integration and the significacnce of managing the supply chain as a whole.
You know future development trends/methods/tools of supply chain management.

Content

What are the components of the supply chains?
What is supply chain integration and why is it important?
What does the future of supply chains look like?

Materials

The learning material is on the Learn platform.

Student workload

133 h

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023

Timing

15.01.2024 - 30.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Tuula Kuparinen
Teacher in charge

Tuula Kuparinen

Groups
  • LOKT22SP
    Logistics, full-time studies

Objective

You understand the components of supply chains.
You understand the concept of supply chain integration and the significacnce of managing the supply chain as a whole.
You know future development trends/methods/tools of supply chain management.

Content

What are the components of the supply chains?
What is supply chain integration and why is it important?
What does the future of supply chains look like?

Materials

The learning material is on the Learn platform.

Student workload

133 h

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023

Timing

11.09.2023 - 15.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

RDI portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 60

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Eeva Ala-Krekola
Teacher in charge

Eeva Ala-Krekola

Groups
  • LOKT23SD
    Double Degree in Logistics Engineering
  • LLKT23SD
    Double Degree in Business Logistics
  • LOKT21SP
    Logistics, full-time studies

Objective

You are familiar with a wide selection of intelligent logistics applications.
You know the functional principles as well as benefits and limitations of operative, tactical and strategic logistics ICT systems.
You are able to estimate the impact of emerging technologies on intelligent logistics.

Content

What intelligent logistics applications are there?
What are the functional principles as well as benefits and limitations of operative, tactical and strategic logistics ICT systems?
What benefits and the limitations are there in logistics ICT systems?
How might emerging technologies impact intelligent logistics?

Materials

To be informed on digital learning environment Learn

Teaching methods

If the student wishes to follow an individual learning track, the student writes a plan for the individual learning track. The plan must comply with the learning outcomes of the course and has to be approved first by the teacher of the course and then by the student's work place. The individual learning track must be agreed with the teacher prior to the course start.

Employer connections

The course includes project work done in cooperation with the working life.

Exam schedules

To be informed on digital learning environment Learn

Student workload

5 cr / 135 h

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

To be informed on digital learning environment Learn

Enrollment

06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023

Timing

01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Suvi Johansson
Teacher in charge

Suvi Johansson

Groups
  • LOKT22SM
    Logistics, part-time studies

Objective

You are familiar with the key principles of contract legislation.
You are familiar with the role of legislation in the supply chain.
You are familiar with different forms and applications of transport insurance and the main contract types in logistics business.
You are able to refer to sections of law related to the field of logistics.

Content

What is the scope of contract legislation?
What types of contracts are used in the field of logistics?
What sections of law affect logistics operations?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Qualifications

Basics of logistics

Enrollment

06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023

Timing

01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Suvi Johansson
Teacher in charge

Suvi Johansson

Groups
  • LOKT22SP
    Logistics, full-time studies

Objective

You are familiar with the key principles of contract legislation.
You are familiar with the role of legislation in the supply chain.
You are familiar with different forms and applications of transport insurance and the main contract types in logistics business.
You are able to refer to sections of law related to the field of logistics.

Content

What is the scope of contract legislation?
What types of contracts are used in the field of logistics?
What sections of law affect logistics operations?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Qualifications

Basics of logistics

Enrollment

06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023

Timing

01.01.2024 - 30.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Anssi Salmi
Teacher in charge

Anssi Salmi

Groups
  • LOKT23SD
    Double Degree in Logistics Engineering
  • LLKT23SD
    Double Degree in Business Logistics
  • LOKT21SP
    Logistics, full-time studies

Objective

Students can in international context:
- understand core competencies of effective leadership
- understand the roles of decision-making
- understand the importance of motivation and team dynamics
- recognize situational demands for leadership

Content

What are the core competencies of leadership in international business?
How you can manage team motivation and dynamics?
Which kind of situational demands there are for leadership in international business?

Materials

Will be informed later by teacher

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
The student proceeds according to the schedule

Blended track:
The student can take the course among an older study group

Employer connections

No

Exam schedules

Will be informed later by teacher

International connections

No

Student workload

Student´s work load is approximately 135 hours in average

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Based on exam and assigments

Qualifications

Basics of Business studies

Enrollment

06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023

Timing

01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Antti Laakso
  • Anne Gango
Teacher in charge

Anne Gango

Scheduling groups
  • Ryhmä A (Size: 35. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Ryhmä B (Size: 35. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • LOKT22SM
    Logistics, part-time studies
Small groups
  • Ryhmä A
  • Ryhmä B

Objective

After completing this course, you are able to
• understand the atomic structure, periodic table of elements and chemical bonding
• understand the behavior of solids, liquids and gases, and basics of pH value and gas laws
• write and balance a chemical equation and utilize it in calculations
• solve the basic physical equations between quantities and convert values from one unit to another
• do basic calculations using vector quantities and determine quantities graphically
• use the basic concepts related to the mechanics of a solid in order to theoretically and experimentally solve problems that occur in the fields of physics and technology.

Content

• How does the structure of an atom affect the chemical behaviour of an element?
• What information can be obtained from the periodic table?
• How to make basic pH and gas calculations?
• What information can be obtained from chemical equations and where can this information be utilized?
• How to calculate the distance of travel, velocity and acceleration when a particle is moving?
• How to apply Newton's laws to particles and rigid bodies?
• How to apply Newton's laws to moving, non-moving and revolving bodies?
• How to apply the principle of mechanical energy to energy conversion?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023

Timing

01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Antti Laakso
  • Anne Gango
Teacher in charge

Anne Gango

Groups
  • LOKT22SP
    Logistics, full-time studies

Objective

After completing this course, you are able to
• understand the atomic structure, periodic table of elements and chemical bonding
• understand the behavior of solids, liquids and gases, and basics of pH value and gas laws
• write and balance a chemical equation and utilize it in calculations
• solve the basic physical equations between quantities and convert values from one unit to another
• do basic calculations using vector quantities and determine quantities graphically
• use the basic concepts related to the mechanics of a solid in order to theoretically and experimentally solve problems that occur in the fields of physics and technology.

Content

• How does the structure of an atom affect the chemical behaviour of an element?
• What information can be obtained from the periodic table?
• How to make basic pH and gas calculations?
• What information can be obtained from chemical equations and where can this information be utilized?
• How to calculate the distance of travel, velocity and acceleration when a particle is moving?
• How to apply Newton's laws to particles and rigid bodies?
• How to apply Newton's laws to moving, non-moving and revolving bodies?
• How to apply the principle of mechanical energy to energy conversion?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023

Timing

01.01.2024 - 30.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

4 op

Mode of delivery

20 % Contact teaching, 80 % Distance learning

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Petteri Oinas
Teacher in charge

Petteri Oinas

Groups
  • LOKT21SM
    Logistics, part-time studies

Objective

You are able to take into account the life cycle of a product in logistics planning.
You are able to identify and prioritize logistic development needs in the demand-supply chain.
You are able to calculate the total costs of logistics operations.
You are able to network with different operators, specialists and companies.

Content

How is inventory management defined by inventory management principles?
How is the success of inventory management assessed using key figures?
What must be taken into account in the design of warehouses?
How are the company´s total logistics costs calculated?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Qualifications

Completion of Warehousing logistics, or equivalent knowledge.

Enrollment

06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023

Timing

01.01.2024 - 30.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Petteri Oinas
Teacher in charge

Petteri Oinas

Groups
  • LOKT21SP
    Logistics, full-time studies

Objective

You are able to take into account the life cycle of a product in logistics planning.
You are able to identify and prioritize logistic development needs in the demand-supply chain.
You are able to calculate the total costs of logistics operations.
You are able to network with different operators, specialists and companies.

Content

How is inventory management defined by inventory management principles?
How is the success of inventory management assessed using key figures?
What must be taken into account in the design of warehouses?
How are the company´s total logistics costs calculated?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Qualifications

Completion of Warehousing logistics, or equivalent knowledge.

Enrollment

21.08.2023 - 01.09.2023

Timing

04.09.2023 - 03.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Tuula Kuparinen
Teacher in charge

Tuula Kuparinen

Groups
  • LOKT23SD
    Double Degree in Logistics Engineering
  • LLKT23SD
    Double Degree in Business Logistics
  • LOKT21SP
    Logistics, full-time studies

Objective

You understand the principles of customer oriented service design.
You understand the importance of differentiating customer- or need-based of services when developing and offering logistics services.

Content

What is logistics service design ?
What is the starting point of services design?
How are the services differentiated based on customers' needs?

Materials

Study material will be informed later

Teaching methods

The course will have a few facilitating contact lessons (class or distant); otherwise the course is executed in form of a large group assignment, mainly carried out outside the classes. The course will be graded based on the group assignment. In the assignment the students will carry out logistics service design project.

Employer connections

No.

Exam schedules

No exam.

Student workload

135 h

Content scheduling

Lectures
Logistics service design project (group assignment)

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Logistics service design project (group assignment) is 100% of the course grade

Enrollment

06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023

Timing

04.09.2023 - 31.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

2 op

Mode of delivery

60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

15 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Jarmo Kulhelm
Teacher in charge

Jarmo Kulhelm

Groups
  • LOKT21SP
    Logistics, full-time studies

Objective

You are familiar with the regularities of economics from the perspective of management accounting and supply-chain cost management .
You are able to evaluate the profitability of an enterprise.
You are able to apply the most common price setting methods.
You understand the significance of investments and budgeting in sustainable planning of economy and business.

Content

What is the role of management accounting in decision making?
How to categorize the revenues and costs generated in the supply chain?
How to apply the cost-volume-profit analysis when evaluating the profitability of an enterprise?
How does the price setting affect the profitability of an enterprise?
What is the role of investments, budgeting and corporate responsibility in financial planning?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023

Timing

04.09.2023 - 31.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

2 op

Mode of delivery

60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

15 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Jarmo Kulhelm
Teacher in charge

Jarmo Kulhelm

Groups
  • LOKT21SM
    Logistics, part-time studies

Objective

You are familiar with the regularities of economics from the perspective of management accounting and supply-chain cost management .
You are able to evaluate the profitability of an enterprise.
You are able to apply the most common price setting methods.
You understand the significance of investments and budgeting in sustainable planning of economy and business.

Content

What is the role of management accounting in decision making?
How to categorize the revenues and costs generated in the supply chain?
How to apply the cost-volume-profit analysis when evaluating the profitability of an enterprise?
How does the price setting affect the profitability of an enterprise?
What is the role of investments, budgeting and corporate responsibility in financial planning?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023

Timing

01.01.2024 - 30.06.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

4 op

Mode of delivery

20 % Contact teaching, 80 % Distance learning

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Petteri Oinas
Teacher in charge

Petteri Oinas

Groups
  • LOKT22SM
    Logistics, part-time studies

Objective

You are able to lead yourself, develop you self-leadership and your competences as a responsible member of your work communiy.
You are able to analyze and develop work community collaboration by means of solution-oriented approaches.
You are able to apply leadership models in an appropriate way.
You are able to act as a leader in workplace situations typically encountered by supervisors.

Content

How do you lead yourself?
How do you identify various roles, behavior patterns and phenomena in work communities?
How do you communicate and act as a responsible member of a work community and lead it?
How do you apply leadership models in various types of organisations?
How do you develop work community collaboration in a goal-oriented way?
How do you act as a leader and supervisor in changing working life environments?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023

Timing

01.01.2024 - 31.07.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Petteri Oinas
Teacher in charge

Petteri Oinas

Groups
  • LOKT22SP
    Logistics, full-time studies

Objective

You are able to lead yourself, develop you self-leadership and your competences as a responsible member of your work communiy.
You are able to analyze and develop work community collaboration by means of solution-oriented approaches.
You are able to apply leadership models in an appropriate way.
You are able to act as a leader in workplace situations typically encountered by supervisors.

Content

How do you lead yourself?
How do you identify various roles, behavior patterns and phenomena in work communities?
How do you communicate and act as a responsible member of a work community and lead it?
How do you apply leadership models in various types of organisations?
How do you develop work community collaboration in a goal-oriented way?
How do you act as a leader and supervisor in changing working life environments?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023

Timing

08.01.2024 - 30.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

40 % Contact teaching, 60 % Distance learning

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Salla Vaahersalo
Teacher in charge

Salla Vaahersalo

Groups
  • LOKT22SM
    Logistics, part-time studies

Objective

You learn the basic principles of most commonly used management standards and excellence awards.
You understand differences between standardized systems and excellence models.
You understand how businesses can benefit from using management systems.

Content

What are the key principles of ISO quality management systems and excellence models?
How do ISO quality management systems and excellence models differ?
How can businesses benefit from implementing management systems?

Materials

Provided when course starts.

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
According to Peppi and Tuudo.

Independent track:
Must be agreed with the teacher beforehand.

Work integrated track:
Student provides a plan created in cooperation with the employer. Plan must be composed according to course contents and goals.

Employer connections

If possibilities occur.

Exam schedules

Provided in Learn when course starts.

International connections

N/A

Student workload

135 h

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Excellent (5), Good (3-4), Satisfactory (1-2), Fail (0)

Enrollment

06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023

Timing

10.01.2024 - 28.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Salla Vaahersalo
Teacher in charge

Salla Vaahersalo

Groups
  • LOKT22SP
    Logistics, full-time studies

Objective

You learn the basic principles of most commonly used management standards and excellence awards.
You understand differences between standardized systems and excellence models.
You understand how businesses can benefit from using management systems.

Content

What are the key principles of ISO quality management systems and excellence models?
How do ISO quality management systems and excellence models differ?
How can businesses benefit from implementing management systems?

Materials

Provided when course starts.

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
According to Peppi and Tuudo.

Independent track:
Must be agreed with the teacher beforehand.

Work integrated track:
Student provides a plan created in cooperation with the employer. Plan must be composed according to course contents and goals.

Employer connections

If possibilities occur.

Exam schedules

Provided in Learn when course starts.

International connections

N/A

Student workload

135 h

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Excellent (5), Good (3-4), Satisfactory (1-2), Fail (0)

Enrollment

06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023

Timing

01.01.2024 - 30.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

40 % Contact teaching, 60 % Distance learning

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Leena Griinari
  • Tuula Kuparinen
Teacher in charge

Leena Griinari

Groups
  • LOKT23SM
    Logistics, part-time studies

Objective

You understand the importance of negotiations
You can prepare for different types of negotiations
You are familiar with common negotiation techniques

You develop your performance skills in different work situations
You can document a conference and a meeting
You can perform in a unplanned situations

Content

Why and what to negotiate about?
How to prepare for the negotiations?
How to negotiate effectively?

How does nonverbal communication affect the negotiation and presentation situation?
How do you document negotiations and meetings?
How do you practice to present ex tempore?

Materials

The learning material is on the Learn platform.

Teaching methods

The study course is carried out as close-in and distance learning, according to the sequence of lessons.
In addition, tasks to be completed independently outside of teaching hours.

Employer connections

The subjects of the exercises are about working life.

Exam schedules

The implementation is based on the exercises to be evaluated.
A possible exam will be arranged at the beginning of the lesson.

Student workload

Negotiation skills, 2 credits = 54 h
- Remote teaching, 5 x 2 h
- Class and group assignments
- Exam

Presentation skills 3 ECTS = 81 h
- Attendance requirement 8 x 2.5 h
- Three presentations to be prepared

Content scheduling

Negotiation skills, 2 credits = 54 h
- Remote teaching, 5 x 2 h
- Class and group assignments
- Exam

Presentation skills 3 ECTS = 81 h
- Attendance requirement 8 x 2.5 h
- Three presentations to be prepared

Further information

More information
Negotiation skills tuula.kuparinen@xamk.fi
Presentation skills leena.griinari@xamk.fi

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The share of presentation skills in the evaluations is 60% and individual performances are evaluated from 1 to 5.
The task-specific evaluation criteria are on the Learn platform.

Negotiation skills account for 40% of the course grade. T

Enrollment

06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023

Timing

01.01.2024 - 30.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Leena Griinari
  • Tuula Kuparinen
Teacher in charge

Leena Griinari

Groups
  • LOKT23SP
    Logistics, full-time studies

Objective

You understand the importance of negotiations
You can prepare for different types of negotiations
You are familiar with common negotiation techniques

You develop your performance skills in different work situations
You can document a conference and a meeting
You can perform in a unplanned situations

Content

Why and what to negotiate about?
How to prepare for the negotiations?
How to negotiate effectively?

How does nonverbal communication affect the negotiation and presentation situation?
How do you document negotiations and meetings?
How do you practice to present ex tempore?

Materials

The learning material is on the Learn platform.

Teaching methods

The study course is carried out as close-in and distance learning, according to the sequence of lessons.
In addition, tasks to be completed independently outside of teaching hours.

Employer connections

The subjects of the exercises are about working life.

Exam schedules

The implementation is based on the exercises to be evaluated.
A possible exam will be arranged at the beginning of the lesson.

Student workload

Negotiation skills, 2 credits = 54 h
- Remote teaching, 5 x 2 h
- Class and group assignments
- Exam

Presentation skills 3 ECTS = 81 h
- Attendance requirement 8 x 2.5 h
- Three presentations to be prepared

Content scheduling

Negotiation skills, 2 credits = 54 h
- Remote teaching, 5 x 2 h
- Class and group assignments
- Exam

Presentation skills 3 ECTS = 81 h
- Attendance requirement 8 x 2.5 h
- Three presentations to be prepared

Further information

More information
Negotiation skills tuula.kuparinen@xamk.fi
Presentation skills leena.griinari@xamk.fi

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The share of presentation skills in the evaluations is 60% and individual performances are evaluated from 1 to 5.
The task-specific evaluation criteria are on the Learn platform.

Negotiation skills account for 40% of the course grade. T

Enrollment

06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023

Timing

01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Jouni Ropponen
Teacher in charge

Jouni Ropponen

Groups
  • LOKT21SP
    Logistics, full-time studies

Objective

You know the principles of safety management and well-being at work.

Content

How do you ensure safe working practices and identify the risks involved, and acknowledge an individual's ability to cope.?
What does zero accident mean?
What are everyone's occupational safety responsibilities?
What is the definition of a common workplace and the roles of different actors?
How do you recognize the load factors in a common workplace?
How do you identify the dangers involved when people are working together?

Teaching methods

According to Peppi and Tuudo.

Independent track:
Student deliveres plan created in cooperation with employer. Plan must be composed according to course contents and goals.

Blended track:
To be agreed with teacher before starting the course.

Employer connections

N/A

Exam schedules

Exam in end of couse

International connections

N/A

Student workload

135 h

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Excellent (5), Good (3-4), Satisfactory (1-2), Fail (0)

Enrollment

06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023

Timing

01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Jouni Ropponen
Teacher in charge

Jouni Ropponen

Groups
  • LOKT21SM
    Logistics, part-time studies

Objective

You know the principles of safety management and well-being at work.

Content

How do you ensure safe working practices and identify the risks involved, and acknowledge an individual's ability to cope.?
What does zero accident mean?
What are everyone's occupational safety responsibilities?
What is the definition of a common workplace and the roles of different actors?
How do you recognize the load factors in a common workplace?
How do you identify the dangers involved when people are working together?

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
According to Peppi and Tuudo.

Independent track:
Student deliveres plan created in cooperation with employer. Plan must be composed according to course contents and goals.

Blended track:
To be agreed with teacher before starting the course.

Employer connections

N/A

International connections

N/A

Student workload

135 h

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Excellent (5), Good (3-4), Satisfactory (1-2), Fail (0)

Enrollment

06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023

Timing

01.01.2024 - 30.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

4 op

Mode of delivery

20 % Contact teaching, 80 % Distance learning

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Jouni Ropponen
Teacher in charge

Jouni Ropponen

Groups
  • LOKT21SM
    Logistics, part-time studies

Objective

You are familiar with the most common conveyors and where they are most commonly used.
You are familiar with the significance and purpose of packaging in a logistic chain.
You are familiar with the characteristics and purpose of packaging materials.
You know how to take into account the characteristics of goods when packing them.
You are familiar with the environmental effects of conveyors and packaging in a supply chain.

Content

What are the most common types of conveyors and where are they most commonly used?
What are the objectives and purpose of packaging in a logistic chain?
What are the most common packaging materials and where are they most commonly used?
What is the purpose of planning of packaging in a logistic chain?
How does legislation affect the production and usage of packaging materials and handling of packaging waste?
What are the environmental effects of packages and conveyors in a supply chain?

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
According to Peppi and Tuudo.

Independent track:
Student deliveres plan created in cooperation with employer. Plan must be composed according to course contents and goals.

Blended track:

International connections

N/A

Student workload

135h

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Excellent (5), Good (3-4), Satisfactory (1-2), Fail (0)

Further information

No prerequisities.

Enrollment

06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023

Timing

01.01.2024 - 30.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Jouni Ropponen
Teacher in charge

Jouni Ropponen

Groups
  • LOKT21SP
    Logistics, full-time studies

Objective

You are familiar with the most common conveyors and where they are most commonly used.
You are familiar with the significance and purpose of packaging in a logistic chain.
You are familiar with the characteristics and purpose of packaging materials.
You know how to take into account the characteristics of goods when packing them.
You are familiar with the environmental effects of conveyors and packaging in a supply chain.

Content

What are the most common types of conveyors and where are they most commonly used?
What are the objectives and purpose of packaging in a logistic chain?
What are the most common packaging materials and where are they most commonly used?
What is the purpose of planning of packaging in a logistic chain?
How does legislation affect the production and usage of packaging materials and handling of packaging waste?
What are the environmental effects of packages and conveyors in a supply chain?

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
According to Peppi and Tuudo.

Independent track:
Student deliveres plan created in cooperation with employer. Plan must be composed according to course contents and goals.

Blended track:
To be agreed with teacher before starting the course.

Employer connections

N/A

International connections

N/A

Student workload

135 h

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Excellent (5), Good (3-4), Satisfactory (1-2), Fail (0)

Further information

No prerequisities.

Enrollment

06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023

Timing

28.08.2023 - 08.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Petteri Oinas
Teacher in charge

Petteri Oinas

Groups
  • LOKT22SM
    Logistics, part-time studies

Objective

You understand the basics of production and internal logistics

Content

What are the focal cocepts in production and internal logistics?
What are the targets of production and internal logistics?
How do you manage production and internal logistics?

Materials

Provided when course starts.

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
According to Peppi and Tuudo.

Independent track:
Must be agreed with the teacher beforehand.

Work integrated track:
Student provides a plan created in cooperation with the employer. Plan must be composed according to course contents and goals.

Employer connections

If possibilities occur.

Exam schedules

Provided in Learn when course starts.

International connections

N/A

Student workload

135 h

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Excellent (5), Good (3-4), Satisfactory (1-2), Fail (0)

Enrollment

06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023

Timing

04.09.2023 - 08.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Salla Vaahersalo
Teacher in charge

Salla Vaahersalo

Groups
  • LOKT22SP
    Logistics, full-time studies

Objective

You understand the basics of production and internal logistics

Content

What are the focal cocepts in production and internal logistics?
What are the targets of production and internal logistics?
How do you manage production and internal logistics?

Materials

Provided when course starts.

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
According to Peppi and Tuudo.

Independent track:
Must be agreed with the teacher beforehand.

Work integrated track:
Student provides a plan created in cooperation with the employer. Plan must be composed according to course contents and goals.

Employer connections

If possibilities occur.

Exam schedules

Provided in Learn when course starts.

International connections

N/A

Student workload

135 h

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Excellent (5), Good (3-4), Satisfactory (1-2), Fail (0)

Enrollment

21.08.2023 - 01.09.2023

Timing

31.08.2023 - 17.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning

Unit

Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Mikko Koho
Teacher in charge

Mikko Koho

Groups
  • LOKT23SP
    Logistics, full-time studies

Objective

You are able to actively use the basic professional vocabulary of your field.
You are able to look for information in English in professional sources and apply it in different study and work related communication situations.
You are able to communicate in English in various spoken and written situations in your professional field at the European level B2.

Content

What professional vocabulary is essential in your professional field?
How to look for information in professional sources in English and how to apply this information?
How to interact in spoken communication situations in English and how to draw up texts in English for professional purposes?
How to communicate in study-related situations and work communities in English?

Materials

Study materials are provided by the teacher on the Learn platform.

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
The student attends the required number of lessons and completes obligatory assignments as instructed by the teacher.

Independent track:
Each case must be initiated by the student and will be independently decided.

Blended track:
Each case must be initiated by the student and will be independently decided.

Employer connections

The course does not feature a specifically designed RDI content or collaboration with the world of work.

Exam schedules

The exam must be taken under supervised circumstances as scheduled in the course timetable.

The resit exam must be passed within 12 months from the end of the course.

Student workload

5 ECTS credits

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing in various situations in the professional field mainly at the European (CEFR) level B1.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing in various situations in the professional field mainly at the European (CEFR) level B2.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing in various situations in the professional field mainly at the European (CEFR) level C1.

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment of written skills:
- exam
- assignments on Learn
Assessment of oral skills:
- presentation
- group communication situation

Qualifications

If you have been instructed to participate in the Intensive course in English, you must complete it or independently acquire the equivalent knowledge and skills before you can participate in this course.

Enrollment

21.08.2023 - 01.09.2023

Timing

01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

4 op

Mode of delivery

20 % Contact teaching, 80 % Distance learning

Unit

Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Tarmo Ahvenainen
Teacher in charge

Tarmo Ahvenainen

Groups
  • LOKT23SM
    Logistics, part-time studies

Objective

You are able to actively use the basic professional vocabulary of your field.
You are able to look for information in English in professional sources and apply it in different study and work related communication situations.
You are able to communicate in English in various spoken and written situations in your professional field at the European level B2.

Content

What professional vocabulary is essential in your professional field?
How to look for information in professional sources in English and how to apply this information?
How to interact in spoken communication situations in English and how to draw up texts in English for professional purposes?
How to communicate in study-related situations and work communities in English?

Materials

Study materials are provided by the teacher on the Learn platform.

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
The student attends the required number of lessons and completes obligatory assignments as instructed by the teacher.

Independent track:
Each case must be initiated by the student and will be independently decided.

Blended track:
Each case must be initiated by the student and will be independently decided.

Employer connections

The course does not feature a specifically designed RDI content or collaboration with the world of work.

Exam schedules

The exam must be taken under supervised circumstances as scheduled in the course timetable.

The resit exam must be passed within 12 months from the end of the course.

Student workload

5 ECTS credits

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing in various situations in the professional field mainly at the European (CEFR) level B1.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing in various situations in the professional field mainly at the European (CEFR) level B2.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing in various situations in the professional field mainly at the European (CEFR) level C1.

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment of written skills:
- exam
- assignments on Learn
Assessment of oral skills:
- presentation
- group communication situation

Qualifications

If you have been instructed to participate in the Intensive course in English, you must complete it or independently acquire the equivalent knowledge and skills before you can participate in this course.

Enrollment

06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023

Timing

01.01.2024 - 30.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

2 op

Mode of delivery

60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning

Unit

Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
  • roo.sv
Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Marie Laaksonen
Teacher in charge

Ari Helle

Groups
  • LOKT23SM
    Logistics, part-time studies

Objective

You are able to communicate in spoken and written situations in your own field.
You are familiar with the terminology of your field and able to communicate in Swedish in professional situations.

The objectives are based on the Common European Framework of Languages, level B1 and Government Decree 1129/2014.

After completing the course with the grade of 3, you are able to:
- understand clear standard and work-related speech.
- use basic structures reasonably well both in spoken and written situations.
- speak relatively fluently so that occasional mistakes in pronunciation or prosody do not lead to misunderstanding.
- describe your education and work experience for example when applying for a job.
- describe and discuss key issues of your professional field (eg. the operation, products, processes or services of companies and/or organizations).

Content

How do you use Swedish vocabulary related to education, work environment and workplace duties?
How do you use Swedish in different communicative situations of working life, for example in emails, telephoning and meetings?
How do you use the basic professional vocabulary required in your field and operational environment?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Qualifications

If you have been instructed to participate in the Intensive course in Swedish, you must complete it or independently acquire the equivalent knowledge and skills before you can participate in this course.

Enrollment

06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023

Timing

01.01.2024 - 30.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning

Unit

Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
  • roo.sv
Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Marie Laaksonen
Teacher in charge

Ari Helle

Groups
  • LOKT23SP
    Logistics, full-time studies

Objective

You are able to communicate in spoken and written situations in your own field.
You are familiar with the terminology of your field and able to communicate in Swedish in professional situations.

The objectives are based on the Common European Framework of Languages, level B1 and Government Decree 1129/2014.

After completing the course with the grade of 3, you are able to:
- understand clear standard and work-related speech.
- use basic structures reasonably well both in spoken and written situations.
- speak relatively fluently so that occasional mistakes in pronunciation or prosody do not lead to misunderstanding.
- describe your education and work experience for example when applying for a job.
- describe and discuss key issues of your professional field (eg. the operation, products, processes or services of companies and/or organizations).

Content

How do you use Swedish vocabulary related to education, work environment and workplace duties?
How do you use Swedish in different communicative situations of working life, for example in emails, telephoning and meetings?
How do you use the basic professional vocabulary required in your field and operational environment?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Qualifications

If you have been instructed to participate in the Intensive course in Swedish, you must complete it or independently acquire the equivalent knowledge and skills before you can participate in this course.

Enrollment

06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023

Timing

01.01.2024 - 30.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

4 op

Mode of delivery

20 % Contact teaching, 80 % Distance learning

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Jouni Ropponen
Teacher in charge

Jouni Ropponen

Groups
  • LOKT22SM
    Logistics, part-time studies

Objective

You know the key methods of project management.
You understand the challenges of project management.
You know the principles, advantages and limitations of project management software.
You know the basic principles of process management.
You understand the opportunities and challenges of process management.

Content

What are the key project management methods?
What are the challenges of project management?
What are the principles, advantages and limitations of project management software?
What are the key principles of process management?
What are the opportunities and challenges of process management?

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
According to Peppi and Tuudo.

Independent track:
Student deliveres plan created in cooperation with employer. Plan must be composed according to course contents and goals.

Blended track:
To be agreed with teacher before starting the course.

Employer connections

N/A

International connections

N/A

Student workload

135h

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Excellent (5), Good (3-4), Satisfactory (1-2), Fail (0)

Enrollment

06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023

Timing

01.01.2024 - 30.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Jouni Ropponen
Teacher in charge

Jouni Ropponen

Groups
  • LOKT22SP
    Logistics, full-time studies

Objective

You know the key methods of project management.
You understand the challenges of project management.
You know the principles, advantages and limitations of project management software.
You know the basic principles of process management.
You understand the opportunities and challenges of process management.

Content

What are the key project management methods?
What are the challenges of project management?
What are the principles, advantages and limitations of project management software?
What are the key principles of process management?
What are the opportunities and challenges of process management?

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
According to Peppi and Tuudo.

Independent track:
Student deliveres plan created in cooperation with employer. Plan must be composed according to course contents and goals.

Blended track:
To be agreed with teacher before starting the course.

Employer connections

N/A

International connections

N/A

Student workload

135h

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Excellent (5), Good (3-4), Satisfactory (1-2), Fail (0)

Enrollment

21.08.2023 - 01.09.2023

Timing

01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

15 - 30

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Jouni Ropponen
Teacher in charge

Jouni Ropponen

Groups
  • LOKT23SD
    Double Degree in Logistics Engineering
  • LLKT23SD
    Double Degree in Business Logistics
  • LOKT21SP
    Logistics, full-time studies

Objective

You know the basics of project methods.
You know the functional principles, benefits and limitations of supporting software.
You are able to select a method you are familiar with, e.g. Prince2.
You are able to apply the selected methods and tools in the integrated course projects.
You know different data sources and are able to assess their reliability.
You can use the most suitable means of communication, work in a team and follow the business code of conduct in electronic communication.
You know how to utilize the best project practices to enhance supply chain management.

Content

What are the most suitable project methods ?
What supporting software can be used?
How is a particular method e.g. Prince2 used?
How can you apply the selected methods and tools in the integrated course projects?
How can you use different data sources and assess their reliability?
How to use the the most suitable means of communication, effectively work in a team and follow the business code of conduct in electronic communication?
How to utilize the best project practices to enhance supply chain management?

Materials

Will be informed later by the teacher

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
According to Peppi and Tuudo.

Independent track:
Student deliveres plan created in cooperation with employer. Plan must be composed according to course contents and goals.

Blended track:
To be agreed with teacher before starting the course.

Employer connections

N/A

Exam schedules

in Exam

International connections

N/A

Student workload

135h

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Excellent (5), Good (3-4), Satisfactory (1-2), Fail (0)

Enrollment

06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023

Timing

01.01.2024 - 30.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

4 op

Mode of delivery

20 % Contact teaching, 80 % Distance learning

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Lassi Leppänen
Teacher in charge

Lassi Leppänen

Groups
  • LOKT23SM
    Logistics, part-time studies

Objective

You understand the role of purchasing in the supply chain and its significance to the business. You know the key tasks and documentation related to purchasing.

Content

What is the role of purchasing in business and in supply chain?
What are the key tasks, forms of documentation and objectives in purchasing?

Materials

in Learn

Teaching methods

To be agreed with the instructor before the start of the course. The desire for an individual performance method must be communicated to the instructor at the time of enrollment. The student plans his/her/other own path based on the course objectives, content, assessment methods, and Xamk's assessment matrix. The plan should include tasks, schedules, and their evaluation criteria. Keeping a learning diary is mandatory in an individual learning path

Employer connections

A student can complete the course assignments through tasks related to their own workplace if agreed upon in advance

Exam schedules

in Learn

International connections

N/A

Student workload

135 h

Content scheduling

N/A

Further information

All tasks, assingments and exams has to be carried out during the course

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023

Timing

16.01.2024 - 30.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Eeva Ala-Krekola
Teacher in charge

Eeva Ala-Krekola

Groups
  • LOKT23SP
    Logistics, full-time studies

Objective

You understand the role of purchasing in the supply chain and its significance to the business. You know the key tasks and documentation related to purchasing.

Content

What is the role of purchasing in business and in supply chain?
What are the key tasks, forms of documentation and objectives in purchasing?

Materials

To be informed on digital learning environment Learn

Teaching methods

If the student wishes to follow an individual learning track, the student writes a plan for the individual learning track. The plan must comply with the learning outcomes of the course and has to be approved first by the teacher of the course and then by the student's work place. The individual learning track must be agreed with the teacher prior to the course start.

Exam schedules

To be informed on digital learning environment Learn

Student workload

5 cr / 135 h

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

To be informed on digital learning environment Learn

Enrollment

18.03.2024 - 28.03.2024

Timing

01.05.2024 - 31.08.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

RDI portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Ecampus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 200

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Raimo Päivärinta
Teacher in charge

Raimo Päivärinta

Groups
  • VV2024-2025
    Optional studies 2024-2025

Objective

You understand the roles of various operators and authorities, as well as the essential laws and regulations concerning the railway sector.
You understand how traffic is controlled and supervised to ensure safety.
You understand how railways function as part of the international transport chain.
You understand the preconditions for railway transport from the customer's point of view.
TYou are familiar with the key content of railway transport contracts and principles of international trade.

Content

What components does the railway system comprise and how does it work?
What permissions, contracts, capacity allocations, traffic controls and supervision is needed to ensure safe railway traffic?
How is rail capacity allocated and how is rail traffic planned?
How is the punctuality of trains followed?
What actions are necessary before a train can move and what kind of rolling stock is used?
How does a rail yard function and what is shunting?
What must be taken into consideration when a company decides to use railway transport?
How can one go to China by rail from Finland and what aspects must be taken into consideration when importing/exporting goods?

Location and time

You will expedite the course’s it means that if you have complete all the performances of this "wave" the next "wave” will open immediately and you could continue the performance according to your timetable.
The cuorse timetable should not be extended to fastening your performances but you must been aware that the following wave will not open before you have carried out all previous tasks / exams.

Materials

All course materials are in Learn.

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
Materials and tasks and exams (multiple tasks at same time) are open in waves when the previous wave expires the next one will open immediately.
The whole course is implemented as waves.

Blended track:
You will expedite the course’s it means that if you have complete all the performances of this "wave" the next "wave” will open immediately and you could continue the performance according to your timetable.
The cuorse timetable should not be extended to fastening your performances but you must been aware that the following wave will not open before you have carried out all previous tasks / exams.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

a. use professional vocabulary and concepts and show their information-based know-how.
b.use the basic techniques of searching information in specific situations.
c. carry out individual tasks.
d. take customers, users and target groups into consideration.
e. use the key models, methods, software and techniques of the professional field under guidance.
f. work as team members.
g. observe the ethical principles of the professional field in their actions.

Qualifications

No prerequisities

Enrollment

06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023

Timing

04.09.2023 - 26.11.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Ecampus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

15 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Logistics
  • Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Minna Porasmaa
  • Sami Norrbacka
Teacher in charge

Minna Porasmaa

Groups
  • LOKT20SM2
    Logistics, part-time studies
  • LLKT21SV
    Business Logistics, online studies

Objective

Common learning outcomes (as implemented in degree programmes) 2 ECTS credits:

You know the general stages in a research and development process.
You are able to search for information in the key information environments of your own field.
You are able to read, critically evaluate and utilize the literature and research publications of your own field.
You are familiar with and able to apply the principles of research ethics and reliability.
You are able to compose a literature review based on the materials published in your field of study and your own bachelor’s thesis following the principles of scientific communication.

Degree programme specific learning outcomes for research and development methods, 3 ECTS credits

You are familiar with the current research subjects and development needs of your own field.
You are familiar with and able to apply the key development approaches and/or research methods and ethical principles of your own field.
You are able to report on a research or development process following the principles of professional and scientific communication.

Content

Content of common learning outcomes, 2 ECTS credits:

What are the phases into which a research and development process can be divided?
How do you find, read and critically evaluate the research data of your own field?
How do you write a literature review that utilizes reliable research data and is linked to your own field and bachelor’s thesis following the principles of ethical scientific communication?

Degree programme specific content, 3 ECTS credits

What are the key research subjects and development needs in your own field?
What are the development approaches and/or research methods in your own field and how do you apply them in practice based on the development needs of your own field?
How do you report a research or development process following the principles of ethical professional and scientific communication in your own field?

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Enrollment

06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023

Timing

06.09.2023 - 29.10.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Ecampus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Logistics
  • Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Minna Porasmaa
  • Sami Norrbacka
Teacher in charge

Minna Porasmaa

Groups
  • LOKT20SM2
    Logistics, part-time studies
  • LLKT21SV
    Business Logistics, online studies

Objective

Common learning outcomes (as implemented in degree programmes) 2 ECTS credits:

You know the general stages in a research and development process.
You are able to search for information in the key information environments of your own field.
You are able to read, critically evaluate and utilize the literature and research publications of your own field.
You are familiar with and able to apply the principles of research ethics and reliability.
You are able to compose a literature review based on the materials published in your field of study and your own bachelor’s thesis following the principles of scientific communication.

Degree programme specific learning outcomes for research and development methods, 3 ECTS credits

You are familiar with the current research subjects and development needs of your own field.
You are familiar with and able to apply the key development approaches and/or research methods and ethical principles of your own field.
You are able to report on a research or development process following the principles of professional and scientific communication.

Content

Content of common learning outcomes, 2 ECTS credits:

What are the phases into which a research and development process can be divided?
How do you find, read and critically evaluate the research data of your own field?
How do you write a literature review that utilizes reliable research data and is linked to your own field and bachelor’s thesis following the principles of ethical scientific communication?

Degree programme specific content, 3 ECTS credits

What are the key research subjects and development needs in your own field?
What are the development approaches and/or research methods in your own field and how do you apply them in practice based on the development needs of your own field?
How do you report a research or development process following the principles of ethical professional and scientific communication in your own field?

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Enrollment

06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023

Timing

17.01.2024 - 31.03.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Ecampus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

15 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Minna Porasmaa
  • Sami Norrbacka
Teacher in charge

Minna Porasmaa

Groups
  • LLKT22SV
    Business Logistics, online studies
  • LOKT21SM
    Logistics, part-time studies
  • LOKT21SP
    Logistics, full-time studies

Objective

Common learning outcomes (as implemented in degree programmes) 2 ECTS credits:

You know the general stages in a research and development process.
You are able to search for information in the key information environments of your own field.
You are able to read, critically evaluate and utilize the literature and research publications of your own field.
You are familiar with and able to apply the principles of research ethics and reliability.
You are able to compose a literature review based on the materials published in your field of study and your own bachelor’s thesis following the principles of scientific communication.

Degree programme specific learning outcomes for research and development methods, 3 ECTS credits

You are familiar with the current research subjects and development needs of your own field.
You are familiar with and able to apply the key development approaches and/or research methods and ethical principles of your own field.
You are able to report on a research or development process following the principles of professional and scientific communication.

Content

Content of common learning outcomes, 2 ECTS credits:

What are the phases into which a research and development process can be divided?
How do you find, read and critically evaluate the research data of your own field?
How do you write a literature review that utilizes reliable research data and is linked to your own field and bachelor’s thesis following the principles of ethical scientific communication?

Degree programme specific content, 3 ECTS credits

What are the key research subjects and development needs in your own field?
What are the development approaches and/or research methods in your own field and how do you apply them in practice based on the development needs of your own field?
How do you report a research or development process following the principles of ethical professional and scientific communication in your own field?

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Enrollment

06.04.2024 - 21.04.2024

Timing

15.01.2024 - 17.11.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Ecampus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

15 - 61

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Logistics
  • Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Minna Porasmaa
  • Sami Norrbacka
Teacher in charge

Minna Porasmaa

Groups
  • LLKT22SV
    Business Logistics, online studies
  • LOKT21SM
    Logistics, part-time studies
  • LOKT21SP
    Logistics, full-time studies

Objective

Common learning outcomes (as implemented in degree programmes) 2 ECTS credits:

You know the general stages in a research and development process.
You are able to search for information in the key information environments of your own field.
You are able to read, critically evaluate and utilize the literature and research publications of your own field.
You are familiar with and able to apply the principles of research ethics and reliability.
You are able to compose a literature review based on the materials published in your field of study and your own bachelor’s thesis following the principles of scientific communication.

Degree programme specific learning outcomes for research and development methods, 3 ECTS credits

You are familiar with the current research subjects and development needs of your own field.
You are familiar with and able to apply the key development approaches and/or research methods and ethical principles of your own field.
You are able to report on a research or development process following the principles of professional and scientific communication.

Content

Content of common learning outcomes, 2 ECTS credits:

What are the phases into which a research and development process can be divided?
How do you find, read and critically evaluate the research data of your own field?
How do you write a literature review that utilizes reliable research data and is linked to your own field and bachelor’s thesis following the principles of ethical scientific communication?

Degree programme specific content, 3 ECTS credits

What are the key research subjects and development needs in your own field?
What are the development approaches and/or research methods in your own field and how do you apply them in practice based on the development needs of your own field?
How do you report a research or development process following the principles of ethical professional and scientific communication in your own field?

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Enrollment

06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023

Timing

01.01.2024 - 30.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

4 op

Mode of delivery

20 % Contact teaching, 80 % Distance learning

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

10 - 25

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Antti Laakso
Teacher in charge

Antti Laakso

Groups
  • LOKT21SM
    Logistics, part-time studies

Objective

You understand the importance of safety in mechatronics solutions.
You are familiar with different types of robots.
You understand the basics of controlling robots.
You are familiar with the applications of robotics.

Content

What is robotics security?
What types of robots exist?
How are robots controlled?
What applications are used in robotics?

Materials

The literature of the course is explained in the opening lecture
Other material is distributed in lectures

Teaching methods

If the student wishes to follow an individual learning track, the student writes a plan for the individual learning track. The plan must comply with the learning outcomes of the course and has to be approved first by the teacher of the course and then by the student's work place. The individual learning track must be agreed with the teacher prior to the course start.

Employer connections

Course does not include RDI co-operation.

Exam schedules

The exam is agreed upon at the introductory lecture.
All exams must be agreed with the teacher before registering for the exam, and retake exams must be completed in the schedule according to the degree regulations.

Student workload

5 cr / 135 h

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Exam and/or possible exercises that will affect are agreed in the introduction lecture.

Enrollment

06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023

Timing

01.01.2024 - 30.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

10 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Antti Laakso
Teacher in charge

Antti Laakso

Groups
  • LOKT21SP
    Logistics, full-time studies

Objective

You understand the importance of safety in mechatronics solutions.
You are familiar with different types of robots.
You understand the basics of controlling robots.
You are familiar with the applications of robotics.

Content

What is robotics security?
What types of robots exist?
How are robots controlled?
What applications are used in robotics?

Materials

The literature of the course is explained in the opening lecture
Other material is distributed in lectures

Teaching methods

If the student wishes to follow an individual learning track, the student writes a plan for the individual learning track. The plan must comply with the learning outcomes of the course and has to be approved first by the teacher of the course and then by the student's work place. The individual learning track must be agreed with the teacher prior to the course start.

Employer connections

Course does not include RDI co-operation.

Exam schedules

The exam is agreed upon at the introductory lecture.
All exams must be agreed with the teacher before registering for the exam, and retake exams must be completed in the schedule according to the degree regulations.

Student workload

5 cr / 135 h

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Exam and/or possible exercises that will affect are agreed in the introduction lecture.

Enrollment

06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023

Timing

04.09.2023 - 15.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

RDI portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 60

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Eeva Ala-Krekola
Teacher in charge

Eeva Ala-Krekola

Groups
  • LOKT21SP
    Logistics, full-time studies

Objective

You are aware of the material and personal security risks and threats related to the logistics of the entire supply chain.
You are able to apply security-enhancing principles and practices in supply chain planning.

Content

What must be considered in the safety and security of supply chains?
How can you improve supply chain security against loss, damage, and criminal actions?

Materials

To be informed on digital learning environment Learn

Teaching methods

If the student wishes to follow an individual learning track, the student writes a plan for the individual learning track. The plan must comply with the learning outcomes of the course and has to be approved first by the teacher of the course and then by the student's work place. The individual learning track must be agreed with the teacher prior to the course start.

Employer connections

The course includes project work done in cooperation with the working life.

Exam schedules

To be informed on digital learning environment Learn

Student workload

5 cr / 135 h

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

To be informed on digital learning environment Learn

Enrollment

06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023

Timing

12.09.2023 - 08.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

RDI portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Ecampus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 60

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Eeva Ala-Krekola
Teacher in charge

Eeva Ala-Krekola

Groups
  • LOKT21SM
    Logistics, part-time studies

Objective

You are aware of the material and personal security risks and threats related to the logistics of the entire supply chain.
You are able to apply security-enhancing principles and practices in supply chain planning.

Content

What must be considered in the safety and security of supply chains?
How can you improve supply chain security against loss, damage, and criminal actions?

Materials

To be informed on digital learning environment Learn

Teaching methods

If the student wishes to follow an individual learning track, the student writes a plan for the individual learning track. The plan must comply with the learning outcomes of the course and has to be approved first by the teacher of the course and then by the student's work place. The individual learning track must be agreed with the teacher prior to the course start.

Employer connections

The course includes project work done in cooperation with the working life.

Exam schedules

To be informed on digital learning environment Learn

Student workload

5 cr / 135 h

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

To be informed on digital learning environment Learn

Enrollment

06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023

Timing

01.01.2024 - 30.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

4 op

Mode of delivery

20 % Contact teaching, 80 % Distance learning

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Vesa Tuomala
Teacher in charge

Vesa Tuomala

Groups
  • LOKT21SM
    Logistics, part-time studies

Objective

You are familiar with maritime transportation and the role of ports in Finland´s export and import trade.
You understand the significance of ports and port operations in logistics chains and maritime transportation in terms of traffic flow and modes of transportation.

Content

What constitutes the Finnish export and import?
What is the role of sea transportation and port operations in the Finnish export and import?
What ports are in operation in Finland?
What are the different port types?
What is the role of ports and port-related companies (operators and other stakeholders) in the transport chain?
What is maritime economy as a general concept?
What is the operation of shipping and charter companies?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023

Timing

01.01.2024 - 30.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Olli-Pekka Brunila
  • Tiina Jauhiainen
Teacher in charge

Tiina Jauhiainen

Groups
  • LOKT21SP
    Logistics, full-time studies

Objective

You are familiar with maritime transportation and the role of ports in Finland´s export and import trade.
You understand the significance of ports and port operations in logistics chains and maritime transportation in terms of traffic flow and modes of transportation.

Content

What constitutes the Finnish export and import?
What is the role of sea transportation and port operations in the Finnish export and import?
What ports are in operation in Finland?
What are the different port types?
What is the role of ports and port-related companies (operators and other stakeholders) in the transport chain?
What is maritime economy as a general concept?
What is the operation of shipping and charter companies?

Materials

Literature:
Tapaninen, Ulla. 2018. Logistiikka ja liikennejärjestelmät
Pöllänen et al. 2005. Merenkulku ja satamatoiminnot

There will be other material and www-publications will be informed later.

Teaching methods

No

Employer connections

No

Exam schedules

Will be informed later

International connections

EI

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

1-5

Enrollment

21.08.2023 - 01.09.2023

Timing

01.08.2023 - 30.04.2026

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Salla Vaahersalo
Teacher in charge

Salla Vaahersalo

Groups
  • LOKT23SP
    Logistics, full-time studies

Objective

You act responsibly as a student and a member of the university community.
You are able to set learning objectives, plan your study and career path, follow your progress in studies and assess your learning.
You are able to improve your working life competencies.
You know how to act according to the ethical principles of your field.
You are able to promote your skills and competencies.

Content

What is Xamk like as a study community and learning environment?
How do you create a personal study and career plan?
How do you identify your skills and competences?
How do you improve your general competences?
What are your profession and line of work like?
What ethical principles are relevant to your field?
How do you promote your competences and strengthen your skills with respect to applying for jobs?
How do you enhance continuous learning?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

21.08.2023 - 01.09.2023

Timing

01.08.2023 - 30.04.2026

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

4 op

Mode of delivery

20 % Contact teaching, 80 % Distance learning

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Lassi Leppänen
Teacher in charge

Lassi Leppänen

Groups
  • LOKT23SM
    Logistics, part-time studies

Objective

You act responsibly as a student and a member of the university community.
You are able to set learning objectives, plan your study and career path, follow your progress in studies and assess your learning.
You are able to improve your working life competencies.
You know how to act according to the ethical principles of your field.
You are able to promote your skills and competencies.

Content

What is Xamk like as a study community and learning environment?
How do you create a personal study and career plan?
How do you identify your skills and competences?
How do you improve your general competences?
What are your profession and line of work like?
What ethical principles are relevant to your field?
How do you promote your competences and strengthen your skills with respect to applying for jobs?
How do you enhance continuous learning?

Materials

In Learn

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
According to Peppi

Work integrated track:
Student deliveres plan created in cooperation with employer. Plan must be composed according to course contents and goals. To be agreed with teacher before starting the course.

Employer connections

Vierailevia luennoitsijoita, jolloin läsnäolopakko

Exam schedules

No exams. Deadlines will be annouced at first contact/Teams -meeting and in Learn.

International connections

Will be annouced at first contact/Teams -meeting and in Learn.

Student workload

135 h

Content scheduling

1. Orientation to Studies
2. Working life skills
3. Ethics in Logistics
4. Marketing of your skills

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment methods and criteria

Tasks

Enrollment

06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023

Timing

01.01.2024 - 30.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Anssi Salmi
Teacher in charge

Anssi Salmi

Groups
  • LOKT23SD
    Double Degree in Logistics Engineering
  • LLKT23SD
    Double Degree in Business Logistics
  • LOKT21SP
    Logistics, full-time studies

Objective

You understand the potential of and challenges in innovations in relation to the supply chain.

Content

How to define innovation?
Why are innovations crucial for companies?
What recent innovative solutions can be found in supply chains?
How can innovations help in developing the supply chain so that it would better meet future economic, environmental and social requirements?

Materials

Will be informed later by teacher

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
The student proceeds according to the schedule

Blended track:
The student can take the course among an older study group

Employer connections

No

Exam schedules

Will be informed later by teacher

International connections

No

Student workload

Student´s work load is approximately 135 hours in average

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Based on exam or/and assigments

Qualifications

Basics of supply chain management

Enrollment

06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023

Timing

01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Tapani Alastalo
  • Jouni Ropponen
Teacher in charge

Jouni Ropponen

Groups
  • LOKT21SP
    Logistics, full-time studies

Objective

You are familiar with the legistation and decrees concerning the transportation, classification, packaging, and handling of dangerous goods by different modes of transport.

Content

How are hazardous substances classified and how is their transportation planned?
What regulations govern the road transportation of hazardous substances?
What regulations govern the railroad transportation?
What regulations govern the sea transportion?
What regulations govern the air transportation?
How is a safety advisor appointed?
What information is provided by various manuals and how is information retrieved?

Materials

Will be informed later by the teacher (Learn)

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
According to Peppi and Tuudo.

Independent track:
Student deliveres plan created in cooperation with employer. Plan must be composed according to course contents and goals.

Blended track:
To be agreed with teacher before starting the course.

Employer connections

N/A

International connections

N/A

Student workload

135 h

Further information

Includes two (2) parts:
- Road transport (ADR etc.)
- Sea Transport (IMDG)

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Based on exam and assigments
Excellent (5), Good (3-4), Satisfactory (1-2), Fail (0)

Enrollment

06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023

Timing

01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Tapani Alastalo
  • Jouni Ropponen
Teacher in charge

Jouni Ropponen

Groups
  • LOKT21SM
    Logistics, part-time studies

Objective

You are familiar with the legistation and decrees concerning the transportation, classification, packaging, and handling of dangerous goods by different modes of transport.

Content

How are hazardous substances classified and how is their transportation planned?
What regulations govern the road transportation of hazardous substances?
What regulations govern the railroad transportation?
What regulations govern the sea transportion?
What regulations govern the air transportation?
How is a safety advisor appointed?
What information is provided by various manuals and how is information retrieved?

Materials

Will be informed later by the teacher (Learn)

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
According to Peppi and Tuudo.

Independent track:
Student deliveres plan created in cooperation with employer. Plan must be composed according to course contents and goals.

Blended track:
To be agreed with teacher before starting the course.

Employer connections

N/A

International connections

N/A

Student workload

135 h

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Excellent (5), Good (3-4), Satisfactory (1-2), Fail (0)

Enrollment

06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023

Timing

12.01.2024 - 30.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

4 op

Mode of delivery

20 % Contact teaching, 80 % Distance learning

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Eeva Ala-Krekola
Teacher in charge

Eeva Ala-Krekola

Groups
  • LOKT23SM
    Logistics, part-time studies

Objective

You know the characteristics of different modes of transport, their possible combinations and ways they can be used in shipment.
You know the purpose and principles of forwarding operations and the related legislation and terms of conduct with regards agreements.

Content

Which mode of transport, or combination of transport modes, is the most suitable for different deliveries?
On what basis do you choose the mode of transport?

Materials

To be informed on digital learning environment Learn

Teaching methods

If the student wishes to follow an individual learning track, the student writes a plan for the individual learning track. The plan must comply with the learning outcomes of the course and has to be approved first by the teacher of the course and then by the student's work place. The individual learning track must be agreed with the teacher prior to the course start.

Exam schedules

To be informed on digital learning environment Learn

Student workload

5 cr / 135 h

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

To be informed on digital learning environment Learn

Enrollment

06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023

Timing

01.01.2024 - 30.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Suvi Johansson
Teacher in charge

Suvi Johansson

Groups
  • LOKT23SP
    Logistics, full-time studies

Objective

You know the characteristics of different modes of transport, their possible combinations and ways they can be used in shipment.
You know the purpose and principles of forwarding operations and the related legislation and terms of conduct with regards agreements.

Content

Which mode of transport, or combination of transport modes, is the most suitable for different deliveries?
On what basis do you choose the mode of transport?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

18.03.2024 - 28.03.2024

Timing

01.05.2024 - 31.08.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

RDI portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Pulse, Open UAS and Continuing education

Campus

Ecampus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 200

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Business Logistics
  • Open University of Applied Sciences
  • Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Raimo Päivärinta
Teacher in charge

Raimo Päivärinta

Groups
  • VV2024-2025
    Optional studies 2024-2025

Objective

The students know the process and structure of international logistics operations concerning road, maritime and railway transport. The students understand the role of Finland and Kymenlaakso Region as part of the international logistics network. The students are able to plan and implement the export and import transportation of goods to and from non-EU countries. The students know how the customs operate regarding such transportation and understand the customs clearance process from the perspectives of service providers, customers and forwarding companies. The students are familiar with the processes of international postal services.

Content

Customs clearance process and transport logistics outside EU concerning road, maritime and railway transport, different transport processes and documentations based on real-life examples including customs processes and transport contracts, international postal services.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The student is able
a. use professional vocabulary and concepts in an expert way in different situations
c. work as team members in working life expert duties and identify and describe the problems of the professional field
g) apply critically the ethical principles of the professional field in different situations

Enrollment

06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023

Timing

01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Petteri Oinas
Teacher in charge

Petteri Oinas

Groups
  • LOKT22SM
    Logistics, part-time studies

Objective

You understand the significance of warehousing in the supply chain

Content

Why do you need warehousing?
How do you design and measure warehouse spaces, processes and material handling equipment?
How to manage information in warehousing?
How do you take into account safety factors in planning, implementing and utilizating warehouse operations?
What are the focal cocepts in production and internal logistics?
What are the targets of production and internal logistics?
How do you manage production and internal logistics?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023

Timing

01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Petteri Oinas
Teacher in charge

Petteri Oinas

Groups
  • LOKT22SP
    Logistics, full-time studies

Objective

You understand the significance of warehousing in the supply chain

Content

Why do you need warehousing?
How do you design and measure warehouse spaces, processes and material handling equipment?
How to manage information in warehousing?
How do you take into account safety factors in planning, implementing and utilizating warehouse operations?
What are the focal cocepts in production and internal logistics?
What are the targets of production and internal logistics?
How do you manage production and internal logistics?

Evaluation scale

1-5