NDLI: Findings from cluster analysis of logistics undergraduate curricula in Europe

Content Provider	IEEE Xplore Digital Library
Author	Niine, T. Koppel, O.
Copyright Year	2015
Description	Author affiliation: Dept. ofLogistics & Transp., Tallinn Univ. of Technol., Tallinn, Estonia (Niine, T.; Koppel, O.)
Abstract	The field of logistics education is rather colorful. The range of possible topics is huge and so each curriculum has unique approach towards which topic areas to emphasize and which to treat briefly or even omit. There is only little effective standardization in logistics education. This study examines the content of 42 undergraduate logistics curricula in Europe via cluster analysis, with a goal to propose a typology of logistics curricula. The findings define the spectrum of logistics education in four clusters, ranging from “business administration” with little focus on most specific logistics topics, through “interdisciplinary logistics management” and “modem transport management” to “logistics engineering” with a strong quantitative and technology approach. However, a problem remains that curriculum title does not always reflect actual profile. A typical title “logistics management” might in one case contain various engineering elements, but in another none at all. Such findings point out the need for curricula boards to decide, if trying to cover the entire scope by “one-size-fits-all” program is the best option or if more distinct focus is needed. In both cases this decision needs to be intentional, agreed and clearly communicated to avoid confusing students and society. Furthermore, the study points out the need to refine standards of competences in logistics, especially for logistics engineering.
Starting Page	231
Ending Page	238
File Size	869065
Page Count	8
File Format	PDF
ISBN	9781479919086
ISSN	21659567
DOI	10.1109/EDUCON.2015.7095976
Language	English
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Publisher Date	2015-03-18
Publisher Place	Estonia
Access Restriction	Subscribed
Rights Holder	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Subject Keyword	Cluster analysis Interdisciplinary education Logistics competence models Logistics education Conferences Curriculum development DH-HEMTs Logistics knowledge areas Engineering education
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article

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