COURSE UNIT TITLE

: CURRENT TOPICS IN INTERNATIONAL TRADE

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
DIŞ 7025 CURRENT TOPICS IN INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMPULSORY 3 0 0 6

Offered By

Foreign Trade Non-Thesis (Evening) (English)

Level of Course Unit

Second Cycle Programmes (Master's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR BERNA KIRKULAK ULUDAĞ

Offered to

Foreign Trade Non-Thesis (Evening) (English)

Course Objective

The objective of this course is to form a basic framework of international business management. The course discusses driving forces in international trade and industry, international business transactions, examines the formulation of global business strategies, presents operational management of the global firm and looks over the future developments of international business environment. This course also aims for students to develop the basic decision-making skills associated with managing different aspects of international business management.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   demonstrate how different legal, political, economic, and cultural environments affect company practices and activities in international trade area.
2   describe how international trade operations should be designed regarding the specific conditions of different foreign markets by the implementation of its specific theories, tools, and insights.
3   discuss the managerial issues related to strategic planning, human resource management, financial management, marketing management in an international trade context by analyzing common real-world cases.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Introduction into International Trade
2 Globalization of Markets and the Internationalization
3 The Environment of International Trade
4 Theories of International Trade Operations
5 Emerging Markets, Developing Economies, and Advanced Economies
6 Strategy and Organization in the International Company
7 Global Market Opportunity Assessment
8 Entering and Operating in Foreign Markets
9 Government Interventions and Regional Economic Integrations in International Trade
10 The Role of Sustainability/Green Business Practices in International Trade
11 The Role of Innovation and Technology in International Trade
12 Future Developments and Challenges in International Trade
13 Term Project Presentations
14 Term Project Presentations

Recomended or Required Reading

Hill, C. (2001). International business: Competing in the global market place, McGraw Hill or newer editions.
Cavusgil, S. T., Knight, G., Riesenberger, J. R., Rammal, H. G., & Rose, E. L. (2014). International Business: The New Realities, Global Edition, Pearson: Australia.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1. Lecture
2. Presentations
3. Term Projects
4. Assignments

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MTE MIDTERM EXAM
2 PRS PRESENTATION
3 FIN FINAL EXAM
4 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE MTE * 0.30 + PRS * 0.30 + FIN * 0.40
5 RST RESIT
6 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MTE * 0.30 + PRS * 0.30 + RST* 0.40


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

1. As this is an engaging discussion-based course student should actively participate in class activities and discussions.
2. Students must attend classes to obtain points from the in-class assignments.
3. No excuses for the in-class assignments will be accepted.
4. Written reports should be submitted, and presentations should be made on time.
5. Late submission of reports will not be accepted.

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

1. Plagiarism of any type will result in disciplinary action.
2. Attending at least 70 percent of lectures is mandatory.
3. All assignments should be submitted on time. Otherwise, will not be accepted.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

ozge.ozgen@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 6 3 18
Tutorials 6 3 18
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 14 2 28
Preparation for final exam 1 18 18
Preparation for midterm exam 1 18 18
Preparing assignments 3 6 18
Preparing presentations 1 18 18
Midterm 1 1,5 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 138

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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