Introduction to Humanitarian Logistics

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Hanken School of Economics

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Introduction to Humanitarian Logistics

The course Introduction to Humanitarian Logistics is an online class provided by Hanken School of Economics through Future Learn. It may be possible to receive a verified certification or use the course to prepare for a degree.

Understand the fundamentals of humanitarian logistics and discover supply chain management in a humanitarian context.

Course description

Learn how to manage the logistics of providing humanitarian relief
2 weeks

Whether it’s people suffering, goods needing to be delivered, reduced communications infrastructures, or major disruption of physical infrastructure, humanitarian organisations work by providing assistance to global crises as quickly and effectively as possible.
On this course, you’ll learn how humanitarian relief is provided and explore the logistical concepts and principles that are applied in humanitarian operations.
You’ll consider the importance of supply chain management and recognise how contextual differences alter the requirements of logistics management during aid operations.

Humanitarian logistics and humanitarian supply chains
Logistics services
Risk and resilience
Sustainability issues
Future trends

The course is designed for undergraduate students interested in pursuing a masters program in humanitarian logistics.
The course will also be useful for working professionals or anyone looking to deepen their knowledge in humanitarian logistics.

Hanken School of Economics
Hanken is a triple crown accredited Finnish university with long experience in education and research in business. Located in Helsinki and Vaasa, Hanken has 2,500 students from all around the world.

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Prerequisites & Facts

Introduction to Humanitarian Logistics

Course Topic

Business & Management

University, College, Institution

Hanken School of Economics

Course Skill Level

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Course Language

English

Place of class

Online, self-paced (see curriculum for more information)

Degree

Certificate

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Introduction to Humanitarian Logistics

To obtain a verified certificate from Future Learn / Hanken School of Economics you have to finish this course or the latest version of it, if there is a new edition. The class may be free of charge, but there could be some cost to receive a verified certificate or to access the learning materials. The specifics of the course may have been changed, please consult the provider to get the latest quotes and news.

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