Strategy and Business Model

Brief description

  • Dimensions and elements of business models • Processes and methods of business modelling • Developing business models with the Business Model Canvas • Traditional and innovative business models for the logistics and transport industry • Development of digital and sustainable business models • Analysis and evaluation of business models

Mode of delivery

face to face

Type

compulsory

Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools

Osterwalder, A., Pigneur, Y., Wegberg, J. T. A (2011): Business Model Generation: Ein Handbuch für Visionäre, Spielveränderer und Herausforderer, Campus Verlag. Leimeister, J. M. (2019): Dienstleistungsengineering und -management: Data-driven Service Innovation, 2nd ed., Springer.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Discussion, presentation, self-study with required reading and group work

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment method: continuous assessment (49 %, written paper, presentation) and written final examination (51 %). Assessment criteria: Completeness, degree of detail and complexity of the answer, correctness of the solution and results, compliance with formal criteria.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

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Infos

Degree programme

Logistics & Strategic Management (Master)

Cycle

Master

ECTS Credits

3.00

Language of instruction

German

Curriculum

Part-Time

Academic year

2025

Semester

1 WS

Incoming

No

Learning outcome

After successful completion of the course, students can • name and explain the tasks and methods of business modelling (1), • explain basic types of business models with relevance for the logistics and transport industry (2), • assess the relevance of current trends and drivers for the further development of business models in the logistics industry, • use simple business modelling methods to formalise and communicate business models (3), • analyse and evaluate existing business models qualitatively and quantitatively (4, 5), • independently develop simple business models specially for logistics, supply chain management, transport and traffic and plan their implementation (6).

Course code

1392-21-02-BB-DE-13