Export and Import Operations
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | KD07DVUL111 |
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| Type: | Compulsory |
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| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Credits: | 3.0 points |
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| Responsible Teacher: | Koski, Miia |
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| Teacher Team: | Koski, Miia |
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| Language of Instruction: | English |
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Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester
| Curriculum | Semester | Credits | Start of Semester | End of Semester |
| INBUS2-2013 |
2 spring |
3.0 |
2015-01-02 |
2015-07-31 |
| INBUS2-2014 |
2 spring |
3.0 |
2016-01-01 |
2016-07-31 |
| INBUS2-2015 |
2 spring |
3.0 |
2017-01-01 |
2017-07-31 |
| INBUS2-2016 |
2 spring |
3.0 |
2018-01-01 |
2018-07-31 |
Learning Outcomes
Students will be competent in assessing a company's readiness to foreign trade and initiating the entire export/import process step by step. Students will possess knowledge of the practical aspects of the process such as documentation, insurance and payment procedures.
Student's Workload
- lectures and guided practice 2 h
- E-learning and guided exercises 12 h
- independent work 40 h
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
- Introduction to Business Operations
- International Business Operations and Strategies
Contents
- Foreign trade practices and documents
- Terms of delivery
- Payments in foreign commerce
Recommended or Required Reading
- ICC 2008: Guide to Export-Import Basics: Vital Knowledge for Trading Internationally (specified chapters)
- Indicated web-materials
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
- Exercises, cases studies and works for portfolio
- Independent study
- Import/export case work
- E-learning
- Exam
Assessment Criteria
The course is assessed on a scale of 1 to 5.
Excellent (5)
Student knows the requirements for international trade and is able to create necessary documentation for a foreign trade process. Student is able to make decisions about operation mode, incoterms, transportation, insurance and payment options for different cases. Student has good validation for arguments and reasons for solution.
Good (4-3)
Student knows the requirements for international trade and knows how to create necessary documentation for a foreign trade process. Student is able to make decisions about operation mode, incoterms, transportation, insurance and payment options for different cases, but can’t explain the reasons for solutions.
Satisfactory (2-1)
Student knows the requirements for international trade and knows generally how to create documentation for a foreign trade process. Student makes illogical decisions about operation mode, incoterms, transportation, insurance and payment options for different cases, and can’t explain the reasons for solutions.
Assessment Methods
- Portfolio: Required assignments 50%
- Exam 50%
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