Study Guide

Learning outcomes

Student understands
- the global nature of modern wood products business.
- the combination of local nature of production through raw materials against varying demands in different parts of the globe
- competitive product and service offerings
- logistic options and challenges
- future trends and possibilities for the industry

Implementation and methods of teaching

The course will be conducted online. Each topic/module concentrates on deeper studies of Global Wood Business - therefore participation requires previous knowledge and/or studies of Global Wood Business. There will be various, obligatory tasks during the course and a final exam at the end of the module.

Timing and attendance

This course runs from January to end April, with new study material being provided every second week. This is a hop on hop off course, but students are expected to pass each module before participating the next one.

Learning material and recommended literature

All study material will be provided by the Lecturer. These will be normal lecture material, supplemented by further reading and videos. Students are expected to study thoroughly all materials supplied as a part of the course.

Alternative completion methods

This course is available only as an online course.

Working life cooperation

Understanding of Global Wood Business, for instance through work, will be an advantage.

Exam retakes

A pass from the course is a combination of tasks and final exam. There will not be any repeat possibility.

Learning environment

Students are expected to work remotely on their own and actively use topic related materials.

Student time use and work load

This course is 5 ECTS points. Therefore one can expect to have a normal workload of similar kind of courses.

Contents

Main topics of the course revolve around Global Wood Business issues: trade flows and differences between supply and market areas; logistics; environmental issues; sustainability; multi-use of forests and differences between various regions etc

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Previous understanding of Global Wood Trade is expected in order to keep the work load under control.

Assessment criteria

A pass of the course is based on:
a. Min 50% pass of the final exam
AND
b. Handing in of various tasks/projects during the course

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

Result of < 49% from the final test and failure to complete tasks during the course will result in a failure of the course

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

Grading criteria 50-59%: 1
Student understands the basic framework of course topics

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

Grading criteria 3: 70-79%
Student has shown clear interest in the studies and has also proven to understand the interwoven effects of various business related issues

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

Grading criteria 5: 90-100%
Student has an excellent command and understanding of all key aspects Global Wood Business, and he/she also would be able to contribute to real business related areas.

Learning outcomes

Student understands
- the global nature of modern wood products business.
- the combination of local nature of production through raw materials against varying demands in different parts of the globe
- competitive product and service offerings
- logistic options and challenges
- future trends and possibilities for the industry

Implementation and methods of teaching

Global Wood Business can be done on a remote basis, but there are possibilities for interaction with the lecturer.

Timing and attendance

The course will be conducted during Spring 2023
Successful passing of the course will require the understanding of all study material. This can also be done on a remote basis.

Learning material and recommended literature

Studies will be based on different lecture materials given in the Moodle. Emphasis on the lectures themselves but it is expected that the students get familial with all other given material.

Alternative completion methods

This course is available on a remote course

Working life cooperation

The course makes references to the history of wood product trade, often through company examples.

Exam retakes

Students are expected to obtain min 50% pass from the final exam. No repeats are possible.

Learning environment

Studies can be done from home environment

Student time use and work load

This 5 ECTS point course - covering past, present and future of the wood business - requires understanding from a wide variety of topics, which are linked to course contents. This may require some extra reading, but the work load will be kept reasonable.

Contents

Study topics include:
Introduction
History of of global wood product trade
Regional differences of wood product use
Product choices and main drivers for the use of wood
Importance of logistics in global trade
Environmental argumentation
Case work: Wood in India
Future vision

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Students are expected to be interested in global history, as well as have some previous understanding from the field of forestry and forest products.

Assessment criteria

Students will be assessed with the final multiple choice exam. The case study work will also be taken into account.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

Student does not understand the main concepts on global trading, especially in the context of wood products

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

Student has learned the basics of global wood trade and concepts linked to it

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

Student has a fair understanding of the global wood product trade. He/she can also identify regional differences, as well as the possibilities / limitations for the use of wood based goods in various regions.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

Student has near professional understanding of the complexity of the topic. He/she can also identify future trends and the possibilities created either by new products or new opportunities in the environment.