WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY
GSC/MKT/MGT 4991 – Directed Study in
“Sustainable Supply Chain Management”
Brazil Study Abroad
WINTER, 2017 SEMESTER
Travel Dates:
Wednesday, March 8 departure, Monday, March 20 return
Hugo A. DeCampos
Assistant Professor, Department of Marketing and SCM, Wayne State University
CONTACT INFORMATION:
315 Prentis Building
5201 Cass Ave., Detroit, MI 48202
E-Mail:
BLACKBOARD:
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COURSEDESCRIPTION:
This is a full 3-credit hour study abroad program designed to help students develop:
1) An understanding of the concepts and strategies regarding sustainable supply chain management
2) An appreciation of global diversity through studying the history of Brazil, experiencing its culture and learning basic Portuguese phrases
3) An understanding of the Brazilian automotive industry
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
- Communication Skills – Written
- Communication Skills – Oral
- Professional Behavior
- Collaborative Skills / Teamwork
- Ethics
- Decision Making in Complex Environments
LEARNING APPROACH
The course combines multiple learning tools in order to help the student achieve the above-listed learnging outcomes.
- Students are required to read two books and select newspaper/magazine articles(topics of sustainability and Brazil history) and will be quizzedprior to travel on their knowledge and understanding of their readings.
- Additionally, prior to travel, there will be a written and verbal language quiz on a list of 200 basic Portuguese words and phrases.
- Students will have the opportunity in both Rio and São Paulo to have face-to-face interactive presentations with Brazilian university students studying supply chain management. Students will be measured on both the quality of their presentation and interactionsas well as their professionalism during these interactions.
- Students are required to synthesize their overseas experience and learning in a thoughtful essay that is written post-trip
- MBA students will also analyze a case study dealing with supply chain sustainability
Students will also be graded on their overall professional behavior and punctuality for all events, including pre-trip meetings.
REQUIRED READING MATERIALS:
Book:The New Brazil Roett, Riordan
Book: Natural Capitalism Hawken, Lovins, Lovins
Articles: Various TBD articles on Brazil recent history/politics and sustainability
Case:Trip Trap: Managing Certification in the Global Supply Chain (HBR Case Study) – NOTE: THIS IS REQUIRED FOR ONLY MBA STUDENTS
GRADING CRITIERIA - UNDERGRAD
100ptsBook and article quiz #1 (Brazil history and politics)
100ptsBook and article quiz #2 (Sustainability)
150ptsLanguage quiz #3 (200 words/phrases)
50ptsGroup Presentation in Rio University
50ptsGroup Presentation in São Paulo University
350ptsPunctuality and professionalism for all classes and events
100ptsFinal Essay
1000ptsTotal
GRADING CRITIERIA - MBA
100ptsBook and article quiz #1 (Brazil history and politics)
100ptsBook and article quiz #2 (Sustainability)
150ptsLanguage quiz #3 (200 words/phrases)
50ptsGroup Presentation in Rio University
50ptsGroup Presentation in São Paulo University
350ptsPunctuality and professionalism for all classes and events
100ptsFinal Essay
100ptsCase Analysis Presentation
1100ptsTotal
GRADING SCALE
Final % / Final Letter Grade / Final Numeric Grade93.0 - 100 / A / 4.00
90.0– 92.9 / A- / 3.67
85.0 – 89.9 / B+ / 3.33
80.0 – 84.9 / B / 3.00
75.0 – 79.9 / B- / 2.67
70.0 – 74.9 / C+ / 2.33
65.0 – 69.9 / C / 2.00
60.0 – 64.9 / C- / 1.67
55.0 – 59.9 / D / 1.00
Below 55.0 / F / 0.00
TENTATIVESCHEDULE
January 20Friday 4:00pm-5:30pm Introduction, Course Overview, Portuguese language instruction
February 03Friday 4:00pm-5:30pm Book and Articles Quiz and Discussion: The New Brazil (Brazil History and Politics)
February 18Friday 4:00pm-5:30pm Book and Articles Quiz and Discussion: Natural Capitalism (Sustainability)
March 02Friday9:00am-10:30am Portuguese Language Quiz and Discussion
March 08Wednesday: Departure for Rio – afternoon flight
March 09Thursday: Rio, Arrive in morning, afternoon - professionalvisit #1 (2 Alianças – pharameutical distribution company)Evening group dinner (churrascaria)
March 10Friday: Rio, morning – professional visit #2,(Universidade Federal de Rio de Janeiro – UFRJ-COPPEAD)presentation/discussion/networking with Brazilian business students. Afternoon – site seeing at Pão de Açucar (Sugar Loaf. Evening - free
March 11Saturday: Rio, Siteseeing (Corcovado, Historic city center), Group meal for lunch (feijoada), Evening - free
March 12Sunday: morning free–afternoon/evening travel (fly) from Rio to São Paulo
March 13Monday: São Paulo, morning - professional visit #3 (Continental), afternoon – professional visit #4 (Itaesbra), evening free
March 14Tuesday: São Paulo, morning - professional visit #5(GM do Brasil), afternoon – professional visit #6 university visit (Fundação Getúlio Vargas)presentation/discussion and networking with Brazilian business students, evening free
March 15Wednesday: São Paulo, morning - professional visit #7 (Port of Santos terminal and warehouse operations - 2 hr bus ride from hotel). Afternoon siteseeing in Guarujá(beach). Team dinner (Brazilian sea food), evening attend soccer game.
March 16Thursday: early morning - travel (fly) to Manaus, Amazonas, afternoon professional visit #8 (Free Trade Zone company - MotoHonda), Early evening siteseeing (meeting of the waters boat ride), evening team dinner
March 17Friday: Manaus, Jungle Tour Day#1 (2 days, 1 night)
March 18Saturday: Manaus, Jungle Tour Day#2 (2 days, 1 night). Evening - flight from Manaus to Rio.
March 19Sunday: Morning/afternoon – free,Evening –flight from Rio to Atlanta
March 20Monday: Morning flight from Atlanta to Detroit
March 27Final essays due (Both undergrad and MBA students)
March 31Friday 4:00pm-5:00pm Case Analysis Presentations (MBA students only)