Study Guide

Objectives (course unit)

The student
- understands how international sourcing and purchasing activities are performed.
- learn the routines and rules of global textile importing, exporting and subcontracting.
- knows the most important restrictions and legislations regarding commerce.
- is familiar with the most common problems regarding purchasing
- is able to draw up international documents regarding purchasing.
- can also take into account the ethical principles when it comes to selecting the supplier.
- understand the importance of the quality assurance and is aware of the quality assurance tools and methods.

Content (course unit)

Purchasing and sourcing methods from subcontracting to product purchases.
Purchase agreements, terms of purchase, terms of payment, methods of transport.
Laws and regulations governing international product sourcing.
Price formation. Quality and delivery control.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Knowing: The student has an overview of the principles of the topic. The student has basic knowledge about the principles of global sourcing business.

Acting: The student manages the assigned tasks under supervision/assistance.

Being: The student takes his/her responsibity for studying and is capable of working in a group. The student can give and take feedback.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Knowing: The student understands well the global supply chain of textile products and sourcing process. The student can explain the principles of global sourcing business and can describe the challenges related to that topic.

Acting: The student applies substance matter learnt in previous studies, makes a plan/plans before carrying out tasks, limits tasks/problems to have an appropriate scope, solves problems.

Being: The student can give and receive feedback actively and constructively, can cooperate responsibly and is ready to develop his/her interaction skills. The student recognizes and follows the important courses of action in the field. The student takes responsibility and commits to the group activities in addition to his/her own work.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Knowing: The student has an comprehensive understanding of the global supply chain of textile products and sourcing process. The student can independently explain the principles of global sourcing business and understand well the challenges related to that topic.

Acting: The student can search for diverse solution alternatives, justify his/her choices, assesses new solution alternatives, combines solution alternatives creatively or creates new ones.
Being: The student can cooperate responsibly, flexibly and constructively, develops his/her own and the group's interaction, works responsibly and in a committed manner considering the community and field requirements and needs.

Location and time

- 17/1: 08:00-11:00
- 24/1: 08:00-11:00
- 31/1: 08:00-11:00
- 07/2: 08:00-11:00
- 14/2: 08:00-11:00
- 21/2: 08:00-11:00

Exam schedules

Exam instructions will be given in the first session.

Assessment methods and criteria

*This course follows the implementation plan for 3B00GP34-3001 International Trade and Supply Chain Management, which is part of the Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business. This also applies to evaluation and assessment criteria.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

*This course follows the implementation plan for 3B00GP34-3001 International Trade and Supply Chain Management, which is part of the Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business

- Lectures
- Flipped class sessions
- Inquiry-based learning
- Collaborative learning
- Project- based learning
- Case-based learning

Learning materials

- Presentation material
- Assigned books
- Articles
- Case studies
- Video

Student workload

Students are expected to:
- Attend sessions
- Participate in group discussions and activities
- Complete the given tasks and exam
- Study materials given to them on their own time

Content scheduling

Course themes will be given in the first session.

Completion alternatives

N/A

Practical training and working life cooperation

Knowledge gained from the course can be applied to various roles along the supply chain's functions.

International connections

Multiple global case studies will be used in the course.

Further information

Assigned tasks, exam, and participation will be evaluated.