VHL 3403 Introduction to Norwegian and international retail - RE-SIT EXAMINATION

VHL 3403 Introduction to Norwegian and international retail - RE-SIT EXAMINATION

Course code: 
VHL 3403
Department: 
Department of Accounting and Operations Management
Credits: 
7.5
Course coordinator: 
Eirill Bø
Course name in Norwegian: 
Innføring i norsk og internasjonal varehandel - KONTINUASJONSEKSAMEN
Product category: 
Bachelor
Portfolio: 
Bachelor of Retail Management - Programme Courses
Semester: 
2017 Autumn
Active status: 
Re-sit exam
Resit exam semesters: 
2017 Autumn
2018 Spring
Resit exam info

This course was lectured for the last time autumn 2016. Re-sit examiniation is offered autumn 2017 and last time spring 2018.

Teaching language: 
Norwegian
Course type: 
One semester
Introduction

The retail trade is one of Norway’s largest business sectors. It consists of a number of industries with a total of several hundred thousand employees. It is the largest employer in almost all the counties in the country. The industry is undergoing a rapid development both nationally and internationally. Today the retail trade is characterized by large entities exposed to fierce competition. In order to be profitable, therefore, it is dependent on efficient and lean operation.

Learning outcomes - Knowledge

On completion of the course the students are supposed to have acquired basic competence related to the retail trade markets and the framework conditions for trade in Norway and abroad. They will have acquired in-depth knowledge on the most important industries of the trade and they must also understand the relationship between industry (the suppliers) and trade.

Learning outcomes - Skills

On completion of the course the students are supposed to be able to apply the acquired knowledge in their work related to Norwegian and international retail trades. They are supposed to understand the difference between strategic and practical operations in the retail enterprises.

Learning Outcome - Reflection

On completion of the course the students are supposed to have developed an understanding of the importance of the trade for value-creation in society. They are supposed to be able to ask critical questions and reflect on the responsibility of the trade for sustainable development, particularly as regards environmental issues and service.

Course content
  • Retail trade in Norway
  • Wholesale trade in Norway
  • The import of merchandise
  • The export of merchandise
  • International retail trade
  • The relationship between industry and trade
  • Trading trends, shopping centres, downtown retail
  • E-trade
  • The social responsibility of the retail trade
Learning process and requirements to students

The course is delivered through lectures by the assigned lecturer, discussions, exercises, lectures by external speakers and corporate visits. 

The exercises are submitted through itslearning on two specified dates in the course of the semester. Assignment 1 deals with Norwegian trade and assignment 2 with international trade. The assignments will be reviewed during lecture hours the week after they have been submitted.

Software tools
No specified computer-based tools are required.
Qualifications

Higher Education Entrance Qualification.

Required prerequisite knowledge

None

Exam categoryWeightInvigilationDurationSupport materialsGroupingComment exam
Exam category:
Submission
Form of assessment:
Written submission
Exam code:
VHL34031
Grading scale:
ECTS
Grading rules:
Internal and external examiner
Resit:
Examination every semester
100Yes4 Hour(s)
  • No support materials
Individual
Exams:
Exam category:Submission
Form of assessment:Written submission
Weight:100
Invigilation:Yes
Grouping (size):Individual
Support materials:
  • No support materials
Duration:4 Hour(s)
Comment:
Exam code:VHL34031
Grading scale:ECTS
Resit:Examination every semester
Exam organisation: 
Ordinary examination
Total weight: 
100
Student workload
ActivityDurationComment
Teaching
36 Hour(s)
Prepare for teaching
36 Hour(s)
Student's own work with learning resources
62 Hour(s)
Prepare for teaching
62 Hour(s)
Preparation of two exercises
Examination
4 Hour(s)
Sum workload: 
200

A course of 1 ECTS credit corresponds to a workload of 26-30 hours. Therefore a course of 7,5 ECTS credit corresponds to a workload of at least 200 hours.