COURSE UNIT TITLE

: EXPORT AND IMPORT OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
DIŞ 7012 EXPORT AND IMPORT OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT COMPULSORY 3 0 0 5

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 aim of this course is to present the techniques and procedures involved in successfully carrying out export and import transactions. Topics include the international trade terminology, INCOTERMS, payment terms, trade barriers, export financing, export licensing, pricing, order handling, insurance, international collections, and international transportation. Documentation requirements of export and import operations are examined in detail. This course as a complementary course of international marketing strategies and market analysis course, it is expected to be prepared an international marketing plan in selected industry and for selected product.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   demonstrate that they understand the process of export and import operations to recognize the benefits and pitfalls of them.
2   formulate procedures of export and import operations in different industries to ultimately manage this function on behalf of a company.
3   understand export and import documentation in different industries and for different countries to prepare accurate documents.
4   : recognize the role of international market research in decision making and become aware of the set of analytical tools and techniques for understanding global markets to generate a strategic framework for developing international marketing programs and tactics

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Introduction: Export and Import Operations in World Trade
2 Export Planning and Controls
3 Export-Import Procedures
4 Export-Import Procedures
5 Purchasing and Supply for Manufacturers and Exporters/Importers
6 Midterm
7 Preparing a Marketing Plan, Export/Import Packing, Marking and Labeling
8 International Trade, Payments and Banking Relations
9 Export Promotions and Sales Management
10 E-Business
11 Business - Communications and Interpersonal Skills
12 Presentations
13 Presentations
14 General Overview

Recomended or Required Reading

Albaum G. and Duerr E. (2008) International Marketing and Export Management, 6/E , Prentice Hall
Paul J. and Aserkar R. (2008), Export Import Management, Oxford Higher Education

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 STT TERM WORK (SEMESTER)
3 FIN FINAL EXAM
4 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE MTE * 0.30 + STT * 0.30 + FIN* 0.40
5 RST RESIT
6 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MTE * 0.30 + STT * 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 13 3 39
Preparation for Midterm Exam 1 15 15
Preparation for Final Exam 1 20 20
Preparing Individual/Group Assignments 3 20 60
Preparing Presentations 1 5 5
Preparation before/After Weekly Lectures 13 2 26
Final exam 1 2 2
Mid-term exam 1 2 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 169

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6PO.7PO.8PO.9PO.10
LO.153
LO.251
LO.351
LO.455

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