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International Trade Operations (5 cr)

Code: LC00EG74-3005

General information


Enrollment
04.12.2023 - 07.01.2024
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
15.01.2024 - 24.05.2024
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Local portion
5 cr
Mode of delivery
On-campus
Unit
(2019-2024) School of Business
Campus
Leiritie 1
Teaching languages
English
Seats
20 - 35
Degree programmes
Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics
Teachers
Heikki Heponiemi
Teacher in charge
Suvi Moll
Groups
LXC22_MAR
LXC22_Marketing
LB21_H
Incoming DD HTW Saarbrücken
Course
LC00EG74

Implementation has 10 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 30 h 15 min.

Time Topic Location
Thu 18.01.2024 time 11:00 - 14:00
(3 h 0 min)
International Trade Operations LC00EG74-3005
MMA214 Auditorio Corner
Thu 25.01.2024 time 11:00 - 14:00
(3 h 0 min)
International Trade Operations LC00EG74-3005
MMA214 Auditorio Corner
Thu 01.02.2024 time 11:00 - 14:00
(3 h 0 min)
International Trade Operations LC00EG74-3005
MMA214 Auditorio Corner
Thu 08.02.2024 time 11:00 - 14:00
(3 h 0 min)
International Trade Operations LC00EG74-3005
MMA214 Auditorio Corner
Thu 07.03.2024 time 11:00 - 14:00
(3 h 0 min)
International Trade Operations LC00EG74-3005
MMA214 Auditorio Corner
Thu 14.03.2024 time 11:00 - 14:00
(3 h 0 min)
International Trade Operations LC00EG74-3005
MMA214 Auditorio Corner
Thu 04.04.2024 time 11:00 - 14:00
(3 h 0 min)
International Trade Operations LC00EG74-3005
MMA214 Auditorio Corner
Thu 11.04.2024 time 12:00 - 15:15
(3 h 15 min)
International Trade Operations LC00EG74-3005
MMA214 Auditorio Corner
Thu 18.04.2024 time 11:00 - 14:00
(3 h 0 min)
International Trade Operations LC00EG74-3005
MMA238.1 Oppimistila
Thu 25.04.2024 time 11:00 - 14:00
(3 h 0 min)
International Trade Operations LC00EG74-3005
MMB249 IT-Tila
MMB348 IT-Tila
Changes to reservations may be possible.

Objective

The student understands the development and structure of international trade and import and export processes and is able to recognize the obligations, costs and risks of the seller and the buyer.

The student is able to compare forwarding and logistics services and analyse transport options for shipments based on delivery terms, freight costs, time, transport risks and sustainability. The student understands what documentation is needed and how customs fees are determined.

The student is able to analyse risks of international trade and how to protect against them e.g. by applying more secure payment methods or with sufficient insurance cover.

Content

- Import and export processes
- International transport
- Freight forwarding
- Freight and cargo shipping services and prices
- Risks and liabilities and managing them
- Delivery terms, Incoterms
- Documents related to international trade
- Customs procedures and duties
- Supply chain costs related to import and export
- Methods of international payments (CAD, COD Letter of Credit)
- Insurances
- Marking and labelling shipments

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has achieved the course objectives fairly. The student will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. The student is able to define the course concepts and models and are able to justify the analysis. The student is able to apply his/her knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. The student understands the importance of expertise in the field of business and is able to analyze his/her own expertise.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. The student masters commendably the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student is able to make justified and fluent analysis and to present concrete development measures. The student is well prepared to apply his/her knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. The student is able to analyze the business sector expertise and the development of his/her own expertise.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student has achieved the course objectives fairly. The student will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development.

Qualifications

Supply Chain Management or related basic studies

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