International Trade and LogisticsLaajuus (5 ECTS)
Course unit code: LX00BX79
General information
- Credits
- 5 ECTS
Objective
Students will become familiar with the structure and practices of international trade. They will learn where to find information about trade organizations, documentation, delivery terms, transportation and freights, customs and payments. They will learn to compare different distribution and payment options of international trade and to estimate total costs of import and export transactions. They will recognize the risks of international trade and learn how to protect against them.
Content
• Structure and important organisations of global trade
• Agreements and Documentation
• Delivery terms
• Freight Forwarding
• International Transportation and freights
• International payments
• Customs procedures and duties
• Risks and liabilities
• Packing and marking
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Sufficient performance:
showing just enough understanding of the subject to merit a pass grade but requiring greater effort to achieve a more satisfactory result
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Good performance:
showing strong understanding of basic concepts and good grasp of techniques, but with certain minor problems still requiring further attention
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Excellent performance:
not only fulfils all standard requirements but demonstrates originality and imagination
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Sufficient performance:
showing just enough understanding of the subject to merit a pass grade but requiring greater effort to achieve a more satisfactory result
Further information
Tuition in English