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Introduction to Humanitarian Logistics 

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Overview

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

Duration

2 weeks

Total fee

4,450

Mode of learning

Online

Difficulty level

Beginner

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Credential

Certificate

Introduction to Humanitarian Logistics
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Introduction to Humanitarian Logistics
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Highlights

  • Earn a certificate from Hanken School of Economics
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Introduction to Humanitarian Logistics
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Course details

Who should do this course?

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.

What are the course deliverables?
Describe the characteristics of the humanitarian context
 
Explain how humanitarian relief is provided
 
Identify the role of logistics in humanitarian relief
 
Apply logistical principles and concepts to the humanitarian context
More about this course
  • In 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 recognize how contextual differences alter the requirements of logistics management during aid operations.
  • Paid certification course

Introduction to Humanitarian Logistics
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FutureLearn 
Curriculum

Humanitarian Logistics and Supply Chains

Introducing Humanitarian Logistics

Characteristics of humanitarian logistics

Managing humanitarian supply chains (HSCs)

Relationships in humanitarian logistics

Current developments and trends in humanitarian supply chains

Introduction to Week 2

Services in humanitarian logistics

Technology

Security/protection

Migration and shelter

Disease Outbreaks

Towards a more sustainable provision of aid

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Introduction to Humanitarian Logistics
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Faculty details

Gyöngyi Kovács
Gyöngyi Kovács is the Erkko Professor in Humanitarian Logistics, and founding Director of the HUMLOG Institute.

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