Information Package

Program of Logistics

KLO223

FOREIGN TRADE TRANSACTIONS

Course Code
KLO223
Semester
Third Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelAssociate Degree
Year of Study2
SemesterThird Term (Fall)
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Get informations and knowlegdes about exports and imports operation.
  2. Get informations and knowlegdes about exports' and imports' process in Türkiye and World.
  3. Get informations and knowlegdes about exports' and imports' documents when trader are making trade.
  4. Get informations and knowlegdes about exports' and imports' logistic or transportation operation and payment method.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionUnderdeveloped or developing countries need new industrialization strategies and policies, new technologies and knowledge in order not to fall behind in the competitive race of the globalizing world, to gain competitive power and to develop new technologies. Turkey implements various economic policies in order to reach the economic development level of industrialized countries and tries to strengthen its strategic position in the world by effectively utilizing its existing resources in the globalizing world. Those who are strong and can compete with their rivals in terms of many factors such as price, cost, quality, customer satisfaction, marketing and distribution will be successful in this race. However, due to the unique feature of competition, it is important to be successful not only in a certain period or sector, but also to be able to continue this in the long term in all determined sectors. Therefore, in order for Turkey to achieve a structure that will ensure sustainable export growth, relevant institutions and organizations need to improve the competitive conditions of businesses dealing with foreign trade transactions. One of the most effective ways to make this improvement is to manage and direct the processes in Foreign Trade Transactions correctly. The aim of this course is; It brings the foreign trade specialist who will deal with foreign trade transactions to a level where they are equipped, qualified and able to do business.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week General Information About the Course
2nd Week General Concepts Related to Foreign Trade / Development Process of Foreign Trade in the World and in Turkey (From 1923 to the Present)
3rd Week Types of Foreign Trade
4th Week General Conditions and Advantages of Being an Exporter and Importer
5th Week Operational Processes in Export and Import Transactions
6th Week Information about Turkish Customs Legislation
7th Week Micro Export Processes and Use of Trademap, TradeAtlas Commercial Intelligence Channels Interface
8th Week Midterm Exam
9th Week Payment Methods Used in Foreign Trade
10th Week Delivery Methods in Foreign Trade (INCOTERMS 2020)
11th Week Documents Used in Foreign Trade Transactions
12th Week Documents Used in Foreign Trade Transactions-2
13th Week Incentive Practices in Foreign Trade, State Aids and Free Trade Agreements (FTA)
14th Week Case Studies (Case Studies)
Recommended or Required ReadingDış Ticaret İşlemleri Yönetimi, Güncelleştirilmiş 7.Baskı (2021), Beta Yayınları, Prof. Dr. Ferudun Kaya

*** If you feel you need academic accommodation due to your disability, please contact the course instructor.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Case Study
  • Problem Solving
  • Practice
  • Report Preparation
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 3 42
Preparation for Final exam 14 3 42
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 7 3 21
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
Total Work Load149
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.96
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
K1 X
K2 X
K3 X X X X
K4 X
K5 X X X X
K6 X
K7 X X
K8 X X X
K9 X X
K10 X X
K11 X
K12 X X
K13 X X
K14