Duration
30h Th
Number of credits
| Doctoral training in economics and business management (Management) | 5 crédits |
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
English language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the second semester
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
The course aims to present recent scientific studies in the domain of quantitative supply chain analysis. It covers research topics like: supply chain network design, long-haul and short -haul transportation, inventory management, production and distribution planning, operations scheduling, supply chain coordination. The scientific articles and book chapters to be studied are generally chosen taking into account the research interests and academic backgrounds of participants. Participants are wanted to analyze these chosen articles and book chapters and to present them during the course sessions. Each participant is also wanted to present a literature review on a commonly decided subject at the end of the course.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
- Understand, master and compare the main theories relating to their area of research.
- Make appropriate use of the different theories.
- Create useful and rigorous knowledge in the context of a first piece of research.
- Gain autonomy.
- Communicate and argue orally.
- Demonstrate critical thinking.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
The course is accessible for Master and PhD students that are interested in developing their research capabilities in the domain of supply chain management. Please contact Professor ARDA (yasemin.arda@uliege.be) until the end of October to ask for admission.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Course materials and recommended or required readings
Students are evaluated based on the quality of their oral presentations and their individual participation.
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
The course is organized biennially and will be organized during the academic year 2024-2025. Please contact Professor Arda (yasemin.arda@uliege.be) no later than October 31, 2024 to ask for admission for the academic year 2024-2025.
The dates of the course sessions will be determined once all the participants are known, considering the availabilities of the participants and the lecturer.
The course is given in English.
Contacts
Yasemin ARDA (yasemin.arda@uliege.be)