Sustainability in the Food Supply Chain
Course code
GEN317
Course type
BSc Course
Weekly Hours
2,0
ECTS
3
Term
FS 2024
Language
Englisch
Lecturers
Juniorprof. Dr. Marjolein Elize Buisman
Please note that exchange students obtain a higher number of credits in the BSc-program at WHU than listed here. For further information please contact directly the International Relations Office.
Course content
In the first lecture of this course a general introduction on sustainability is given. Moreover, the different aspects of the food supply chain are discussed. The focus will be on why we need to consider sustainability, how to define sustainability and how various sustainability aspects can be considered within the food supply chain.
Class dates
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, 16.01.2024 | 15:30 - 18:45 |
| Wednesday, 31.01.2024 | 15:30 - 18:45 |
| Thursday, 08.02.2024 | 15:30 - 18:45 |
| Wednesday, 14.02.2024 | 15:30 - 18:45 |
Learning outcomes
Students will learn how to assess, define and measure sustainability in general.
Students will gain knowledge on the different parts of the food supply chain and learn which sustainability aspects are important at which part of the supply chain.
Literature
Will be provided at the introduction lecture
Exam
Written exam (70% of grade)
Group assignment (30% of grade)