Artesis Plantijn Hogeschool Antwerpen
Business en Recht
Bachelor Thesis_SCM36512/3368/2425/1/95
Study guide

Bachelor Thesis_SCM

36512/3368/2425/1/95
Academic year 2024-25
Is found in:
  • Bachelor of Business Management, programme stage 3
    Specialisation:
    • Supply Chain Management
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 6 credits
It is not possible to enrol in this course unit under
  • exam contract (to obtain a credit).
  • exam contract (to obtain a degree).
Teaching staff: Casier Gregory, Heirman Wannes, Hintjens Joost, Peeters Frank, Schwagten Marina, Tyshchenko Ulyana, Van Asch Thomas, Van Schil Jort, Verpoort Roxanne
Languages: Dutch
Scheduled for: Semester 1 or Semester 2
This course unit is marked out of 20 (rounded to an integer).
Possible deadlines for learning account: 15.10.2024 () or 15.03.2025 ()
Re-sit exam: is possible.
Possibility of deliberation/tolerance: You have to pass this course unit (will never be deliberated/tolerated).
Total study time: 156,00 hours

Prerequisites

having finished at least 60 ects credits in programme part (year) 1 AND having finished at least 54 ects credits in programme part (year) 2 AND to be taken together with Workplacement _SCM.

Learning outcomes (list)

OLR SCM 1.0 - The bachelor BM/SCM has insights in transport, in the streams and processes of goods and information, in the regulations of the logistics sector and in the general corporate organisational processes as well as in their interconnection, and can consequently apply these insights in a broad, globalised and changing (inter)national context.
You analyze a topic/problem within a given supply chain situation.
You will develop improvement projects for the supply chain.
You motivate the measures taken in the process on a sustainable (people, planet and profit) level.
OLR SCM 2.0 - The bachelor BM/SCM recognises opportunities, sets operational goals and proactively participates in reaching the (strategic) goals of a company or organisation.
You will support management in the management of the supply chain.
OLR SCM 3.2 - The bachelor BM/SCM works independently, planned, flexibly and accurately and has a problem-solving and innovative approach to optimising transport, logistical streams and processes of goods and information.
You work independently, methodically and accurately to produce a solution-oriented research report.
OLR SCM 5.1 - The bachelor BM/SCM strives for a higher digital literacy and uses the currently applicable technologies.
You integrate job-specific ICT applications for a variety of job-specific situations.
OLR SCM 6.2 - The bachelor BM/SCM shows a critical and inquisitive attitude, fully grasps the meaning behind the data and can report these findings in order to formulate clear and usable advice.
You formulate an occupation-related research question.
You will develop a relevant research design and method based on your practice-based research question.
You will autonomously synthesize the collected research results.
You will formulate an answer and recommendations to the practice-based research question from the insights gained from the research.
You consult quality and relevant sources and research findings on profession-related topics.
You reflect critically on the limitations of your research.
OLR SCM 7.1 - The bachelor BM/SCM can communicate professionally, in spoken and written Dutch, using jargon particular to the trade.
You will present your undergraduate thesis using appropriate business terminology.
OLR SCM 9.0 - The bachelor BM/SCM operates in a way that is ethical and deontological, and with corporate social responsibility.
You propose deontological and/or socially responsible recommendations that answer your research question.
OLR SCM 10.0 - The bachelor BM/SCM regulates his personal professional development, independently monitors (inter)national trends and consequently integrates the resulting insights.
You formulate from previously acquired insights of national and international trends and current events possible improvement opportunities for the company.

Study material (list)

Mandatory
Mandatory
  • Author: Leen Pollefliet

Educational organisation (list)

Learning Activities
Individual counselling2,00 hours
Lectures and / or tutorials2,00 hours
Work time outside of contact hours152,00 hours

Evaluation (list)

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
Eerste examenperiodeResearch Assignment50,00Schriftelijk: paper
Eerste examenperiodeResearch Assignment40,00Mondeling: presentatie en verdediging
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
MomentForm%Remark
2nd examination periodResearch Assignment40,00Mondeling: presentatie en verdediging
2nd examination periodResearch Assignment50,00Schriftelijk: paper
Evaluation(s) for both exam chances, not reproducible in re-sit exam
MomentForm%Remark
Eerste examenperiodeResearch Assignment10,00Schriftelijk: procesevaluatie tijdens het academiejaar