SHI 3593 Ship Trading
APPLIES TO ACADEMIC YEAR 2012/2013
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SHI 3593 Ship Trading Responsible for the course Morten Lund Department Department of Accounting - Auditing and Law Term According to study plan ECTS Credits 7,5 Language of instruction English Introduction This course offers a thorough introduction to the most common ways to employ and trade ships and an examination of the relevant types of contracts and of the commercial application of these contracts. It is aimed at students who wish acquire theoretical and commercial understanding and knowledge on the available methods for employment of vessels and on how the work related to employment is carried out within shipowner companies, ship-broking firms and importers and exporters of goods. Learning outcome Acquired knowledge After the course students shall have:
Acquired skills After completed course the students will be able to:
Reflection During the course the students should develop recognition of transport of goods on ships as an element in international trade and in the logistics related to such trade. Furthermore they should be able to reflect on the involved parties’ commercial, operational and technical needs and requirement when entering into contracts for the transportation of goods on ships. Prerequisites No specified prerequisites Compulsory reading Books: Falkanger, Thor, Hans Jacob Bull and Lasse Brautaset. 2011. Scandinavian maritime law : the Norwegian perspective. 3rd ed. Universitetsforlaget. 631 pages Other: Standard contracts and other standard documents. A dynamic selection of articles and information memorandums.. Published on It's Learning Recommended reading Course outline
Computer-based tools No specified computer-based tools are required. Learning process and workload The course will be conducted through a combination of lectures, casework, group work and assignments. The students need to read the Power point presentations, articles, documents and curriculum as presented during the course. Coursework requirements There will be two mandatory hand-in assignments. The assignments will be in the form of small cases. The assignments are in writing and will be placed on It’s learning. A minimum level of performance will be required for the assignments to be approved. Further information will be given in the lectures and on It’s learning. Whilst attendance is not compulsory, it is the students’ responsibility to obtain any information provided in class that is not included in the course homepage/It’s learning or text books. Recommended workload in hours
Coursework requirements In order to attend the final exam students must have passed two hand-in assignments. See Learning process and Work load Examination A three hour individual written exam concludes the course. Examination code(s) SHI 35931 - Written exam, counts for 100% to obtain final grade in the course SHI 3593 Ship Trading, 7.5 ECTC credits. Examination support materials All support materials are allowed. Re-sit examination A re-sit examiniation is offered next time course is scheduled. Additional information |
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