Course syllabus adopted 2023-02-06 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).
Overview
- Swedish nameFördjupningskurs i sjöfartens marknader
- CodeSJO631
- Credits7.5 Credits
- OwnerTSILO
- Education cycleFirst-cycle
- Main field of studyShipping and Marine Technology
- DepartmentMECHANICS AND MARITIME SCIENCES
- GradingTH - Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail
Course round 1
- Teaching language Swedish
- Application code 81111
- Minimum participants5
- Open for exchange studentsNo
- Only students with the course round in the programme overview.
Credit distribution
Module | Sp1 | Sp2 | Sp3 | Sp4 | Summer | Not Sp | Examination dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0113 Project 7.5 c Grading: TH | 7.5 c |
In programmes
Examiner
Martin Larsson- Programansvarig, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics and Automation, Design along with Shipping and Marine Engineering
Eligibility
General entry requirements for bachelor's level (first cycle)Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.
Specific entry requirements
The same as for the programme that owns the course.Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.
Course specific prerequisites
MMS140 Introduction to international logistics, or equivalent.Aim
The course aims to provide the student with in-depth knowledge of shipping markets and the factors affecting these markets.Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)
- Analyse the four shipping markets (freight market, new building market, second hand market and scrap market) and relate influencing factors to the ups and downs of market cycles, both long and short-term and seasonal fluctuations as well as temporary market shocks such as natural disasters, wars and crop failure.- Make a prognosis for possible market development by using supply- and demand modells for shipping.
- Analyze how actors are affected in the maritime cluster in relation to maritime markets up and down turns.
- Analyze one of the shipping markets (free choice) in relationship to UN' goals for sustainable development 5, 7, 13, 14, 15.
Content
- Shipping markets: freight market, new building market, scrap market and sale and purchase market.- Market cycles and influencing factors.
- Models for supply and demand of shipping.
- Maritime cluster actors.
Organisation
1) Introductory lecture2) Individual project with tutor meetings.
3) Presentation
Project work design will be decided upon in consultation between students and lecturer. Students are expected to take initiatives and be proactive in both the project designing and execution. The framework of the project is to reach the learning objectives of the course including elements of up-to-date market information. The selected project must be possible to present orally and in writing. Examples of project work could be to create literature on the subject that can be used on the Shipping and Logistics program, conduct market research or do a video-based lecture series.
Literature
Journal of Maritime Economics & LogisticsExamination including compulsory elements
1) Approved project (in writing and orally)2) Active participation of mandatory parts
The course examiner may assess individual students in other ways than what is stated above if there are special reasons for doing so, for example if a student has a decision from Chalmers on educational support due to disability.