BA/BS in Business logistics

General Description: Objective(s) of a study programme: Objective(s) of a study programme: To prepare a business logistics specialist who is able to comprehensively apply management theories and methods in the evaluation of the company's external and internal environment and logistics processes, who knows the design, organisation and implementation standards and models of modern business material and information flows, which allow the formation of business logistics strategies based on the principles of sustainable development and based on an orientation towards innovation and technological progress, capable of making decisions based on systematic, critical and constructive thinking in the fields of production, information, procurement, distribution, waste processing, finance, return logistics, and be ready to improve by self-learning throughout life constantly. Learning outcomes: Knowledge 1. To know the principles of fundamental, humanitarian, social and technological sciences necessary for forming a worldview, as well as methods and the possibilities of their application in business logistics, to comprehensively know and evaluate social, economic and scientific and technological progress phenomena. 2. To know the totality of economic relations, the legal acts regulating them, markets and their functioning mechanism, methods of business organisation management, perspective assessment, increasing competitiveness by ensuring quality, creating opportunities to solve the challenges posed by the information age in the context of sustainable development, making business logistics decisions. 3. To know the design, organization and management standards, methods and models of business logistics, which allow to perform the analysis of logistics processes, to evaluate development opportunities, to make decisions taking into account changes in the economic environment and business and innovative processes that require non-traditional solutions in the implementation of business logistics goals for the preparation of solutions for sustainable development and to gain the company's competitive advantages. Research skills 1. Apply a holistic, systematic, innovative approach when evaluating the environment and performance, think critically and understand different points of view, identify development opportunities, recognize the processes taking place in companies and their environment, determine directions for improving the supply chain and, taking into account the results of research and analysis, form a set of possible solutions. 2. Apply quantitative and qualitative research methods when studying the business environment, summarizing the research results and presenting possible solutions to adapt to the constant changes in the business environment. 3. Understand business logistics activities, their systematicity, regularities, trends, economic and managerial situations and their dynamics, application possibilities of information management systems, and be able to apply appropriate research methods in order to identify the significance of information, raw materials, product flows, problems, areas to be optimised in order to make decisions. Special skills 1. Apply the knowledge of management, economics and other sciences based on the results of the latest fundamental and applied research to improve the elements and processes of the business logistics system. 2. Perform business environment research to make competitive decisions and prepare harmonious business plans from the point of view of sustainable development by linking them with the activities of the logistics system, apply modern management methods and models to analyse and optimise the company's relations with consumers, suppliers, intermediaries and other business partners. 3. To develop business logistics strategies to achieve more effective organisational activities in a dynamic international environment, using innovative methods to identify the causes and factors determining the effectiveness of logistics solutions and to identify supply chain management optimization opportunities.systematicity, regularities, trends, economic and managerial situations and their dynamics, application possibilities of information management systems, and be able to apply appropriate research methods in order to identify the significance of information, raw materials, product flows, problems, areas to be optimised in order to make decisions. Special skills 1. Apply the knowledge of management, economics and other sciences based on the results of the latest fundamental and applied research to improve the elements and processes of the business logistics system. 2. Perform business environment research to make competitive decisions and prepare harmonious business plans from the point of view of sustainable development by linking them with the activities of the logistics system, apply modern management methods and models to analyse and optimise the company's relations with consumers, suppliers, intermediaries and other business partners. 3. To develop business logistics strategies to achieve more effective organisational activities in a dynamic international environment, using innovative methods to identify the causes and factors determining the effectiveness of logistics solutions and to identify supply chain management optimization opportunities. Social skills 1. To provide ideas and possible solutions oral and in written form. 2. To carry out ethical performance taking responsibility for individual and team actions. Personal skills 1. To carry out activities based on creativity, self-expression, innovativeness, and solving tasks using analytical, systematic thinking in a changing and ambiguous environment. 2. To be able to improve and expand professional competence through lifelong learning independently. Activities of teaching and learning: The student-oriented activities are planned according to the target knowledge and resultsatus of study program. The individual work (study literature analysis, systematization, compilation of a bibliographic list, analysis of a scientific article, work with databases, calculation and analysis of data, individual projects) or group activities (method of cooperation , concept and mind maps, debates, preparation of stencil reports, writing and / or presentation of reviews, team projects) teaching and learning methods are selected respectively for emphasizing the work of student or the teacher (lectures, reflections, interactive lectures) and leadership (mixed learning, problem-based training, prototyping), practical skills formation (sightseeing, guest's lecture, simulation, case study, problem-solving). Methods of assessment of learning achievements: Control works (with closed and / or open-ended questions); tests, computerized assessment tasks, thought cards, essay, colloquium (open theoretical questions), presentation of the research report in writing (or oral), report, laboratory work, defense of the coursework, final thesis (project) and its defense, written work (analysis of scientific literature), presentation of a stand announcement, presentation of a group report, peer review, presentation of the project, analysis of scientific articles, presentation of research, exam (open and closed type tasks). Framework: Study subjects (modules), practical training: General subjects of university studies includes 15 credits (Philosophy, Academic Writing and Public Speaking, Speciality English Language, Speciality German Language, Speciality French Language and other). Fields of study and specialization subjects credits includes 177 (Multimedia in Business Communication,Linear Algebra and Mathematical Analysis, Introduction to Business Logistics, Business Fundamentals, Business of Technologies, Probability Theory and Mathematical Statistics, Management, Business Law, Logistics Infrastructure, Pricing, Foundations of Financial Decisions, Microeconomics and Macroeconomics, Quantitive Research Methods, E-Business (with Course Work), Accounting and Financial Management, Transportation Service, Digital Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Įsigijimų organizavimas ir valdymas, Innovation Management, Qualitative Research Methods, Business Projects (with course work), Warehouse and Inventory Management, Quality Management, Marketing, Organization and Management of Sales, Industrial Logistics (with course work), Waste Management and Green Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Global Supply Chain Complex Project, Professional Practice, Management of Logistics Networks and Processes, Data Analytics in Logistics, Reverse Logistics and Sustainable Development, Optimization Proceses of Logistics Systems). Preparation, appearance and defense of final thesis consists of 18 credits (Bachelor Graduation Thesis 1, Bachelor Graduation Thesis) Specialisations: - Optional courses: Students can choose the main subjects of the study field (Sociology, Business Ethics and Social Responsibility), (Speciality English Language 1 Speciality German Language 1, Speciality French Language 1), (Speciality English Language 2, Speciality German Language 2, Speciality French Language 2), (Creation of Personal Branding, Negotiation in Business). Distinctive features of a study programme: Emphasis knowledge on global supply chain management, not limitates with transport logistics. Such knowledge is essential for new types of trading, manufacturing and service companies in contemporary business. Access to professional activity or further study: Access to professional activity: Will be able to successfully work in position of the logistics manager, unit manager or manager in optimizing, organizing logistic processes in production enterprises; construction companies; trading companies; transport and logistics companies; other business enterprises, which require some kind of business logistics solutions; public institutions,will also be able to develop their own logistics business. Access to further study: Students can continue to study Master's degree in business management or economics.