Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
200401305002INTERNATIONAL TRADEElective353
Level of Course Unit
First Cycle
Objectives of the Course
The aim of the course is to acquire information about the features and processes of International Trade, and to provide them with the necessary knowledge and equipment in applied areas.
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1Defines concepts based on advanced theoretical and / or applied knowledge required to define basic foreign trade activities and to describe the sub-steps in these activities chain.
2Distinguishes, selects and uses modern and technical tools required for basic international trade applications.
3He interprets and uses his theoretical and applied knowledge in international trade for business management solutions.
4Takes responsibility individually or as a team member in the execution of complex activities encountered and unforeseen in applications related to the field of International Trade.
5Critically evaluates the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of international trade.
Mode of Delivery
Daytime Class
Prerequisites and co-requisities
Non
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course Contents
Characteristics of international trade, institutions and contracts related to international trade; Delivery and payment methods used in international trade, foreign trade financing techniques, insurances, guarantees, documents and dispute resolution methods, introduction to foreign trade markets, market research are the content of this course.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1The concept and basic principles of export
2Export Types
3Export Procedures and Documentation, Documents Used in Export
4Documents Used in Export
5Import Procedures and Documentation
6Documents Used in Import
7Logistics in Export and Import
8Pricing and Applications in terms of Foreign Trade and International Marketing
9Midterm
10Payment methods and applications in foreign trade
11Delivery methods and applications in foreign trade
12Factoring and Forfaiting
13Hedging in Foreign Trade
14E-commerce and free zones
Recommended or Required Reading
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Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Midterm Examination170
Individual Study for Mid term Examination130
SUM100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Final Examination170
Individual Study for Final Examination130
SUM100
Term (or Year) Learning Activities40
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities60
SUM100
Language of Instruction
Work Placement(s)
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination111
Final Examination111
Individual Study for Mid term Examination4520
Individual Study for Final Examination71070
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)92
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High
 
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