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.