Retailing, Wholesaling and Logistics

The course Retailing, Wholesaling and Logistics, is a course within the Master of Science programmes at the Graduate School, School of Business, Economics and Law, University of Gothenburg.

To be eligible for the course Retailing, Wholesaling and Logistics, the participant must fulfil the entrance qualifications for one of the Master of Science programmes at the Graduate School.

This course covers different perspectives of the retailing and wholesaling operations and management, with a focus on the logistics functions from a supply chain perspective. The course ranges from high-level goals and strategies to operative control.The course describes and analyses the logistics of the total – retail and wholesale system. Moreover, in-store logistics and operations are focused. One of the course’s starting point is also to compare and analyse theory and the practical operations of the system. The course includes sections that strengthen the generic skills of the students. Analytical skills are acquired by solving theoretical and practical assignments. Oral and written communication skills, as well as training in information search are acquired through written group assignments, which are presented and discussed orally. Presentations by practitioners increase the student understanding of the issues facing management in retailing and wholesaling organisations.

On successful completion of the course the student will be able to:

1. show understanding and knowledge about the logistics and operations

2. show understanding of in store logistics

3. have the ability to discuss and analyse the logistics of the wholesaling and retailing system.

Lectures, exercises and group assignments.

Learning outcome 1 and 2 are assessed through a written group assignment and a written individual exam. Learning outcome 3 is assessed through a written group assignment, oral presentation and a written individual exam.

Participation in seminars is mandatory. If the course coordinator agrees that the reason for absence from a seminar is valid, then the seminar can be replaced with alternative assignments.

A failed group assignment can be supplemented to a pass grade.

Individual exams shall be written individually, cooperation in formulating text, tables, figures etc. is not allowed.

If a student who has been failed twice for the same examination element wishes to change examiner before the next examination session, such a request is to be granted unless there are specific reasons to the contrary (Chapter 6 Section 22 HF).

If a student has received a certificate of disability study support from the University of Gothenburg with a recommendation of adapted examination and/or adapted forms of assessment, an examiner may decide, if this is consistent with the course’s intended learning outcomes and provided that no unreasonable resources would be needed, to grant the student adapted examination and/or adapted forms of assessment.

If a course has been discontinued or undergone major changes, the student must be offered at least two examination sessions in addition to ordinary examination sessions. These sessions are to be spread over a period of at least one year but no more than two years after the course has been discontinued/changed.

The number of examinations is limited to five.

If a student has been notified that they fulfil the requirements for being a student at Riksidrottsuniversitetet (RIU student), to combine elite sports activities with studies, the examiner is entitled to decide on adaptation of examinations if this is done in accordance with the Local Rules Regarding RIU Students at the University of Gothenburg.

The grading scale comprises: Excellent (A), Very good (B), Good (C), Satisfactory (D), Sufficient (E) and Fail (F).

Pass is required on all examination forms. The grade (A-E) corresponds to the total score a student obtains on the written exam (60 % of final grade) and written group assignment and oral presentation (40 % of final grade). To receive a pass grade (A-E) >= 50% points is required. The scale is tied to fixed score intervals:

A: 85-100%

B: 75-84%

C: 68-74%

D: 60-67%

E: 50-59%

F: <50%

The course will be evaluated upon completion. The results of and possible changes to the course will be shared with students who participated in the evaluation and students who are starting the course.