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Program of International Trade (Turkish)

TBF328

INTERNATIONAL TRADE PRACTICES I

Course Code
TBF328
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Gain knowledge and skills in the basic concepts and applications of international trade and import procedures.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThis course concentrates on the institutions that oversee international trade, the management of logistics, the fundamental concepts and policies of imports, and the practical aspects of the import process. Students will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to manage the import process.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week World trade (by countries) and Turkiye's foreign trade (by products)
2nd Week Institutions directing imports in Turkiye and products subject to import bans, quotas, surveillance, protection, and standards
3rd Week Product research, finding Customs Tariff Statistical Position, identifying customs brokers, company and product research for imports, and duty-free imports
4th Week Requesting prices from abroad, calculating the cost of goods, and important considerations
5th Week Requesting a loading notification fax from abroad
6th Week Submission of documents to the customs broker, customs clearance procedures, anti-dumping and subsidies, anti-dumping investigations
7th Week CE marking and responsibilities, product groups required to carry the CE mark, and compliance with European Union regulations for these product groups in Turkiye
8th Week Midterm exam
9th Week International transport documents, logistics, strategies for selecting carriers, international transport correspondence and contracts
10th Week Payment methods and types of letters of credit, opening letters of credit, and bank correspondence
11th Week Insurance and important considerations in insurance
12th Week Delivery terms, international inspection companies, and correspondence
13th Week Specialized customs procedures, import procedures, and closing foreign exchange accounts
14th Week General review
Recommended or Required ReadingTahtacı, Ö. (2011). Uluslararası ticaret uygulamaları. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Project
  • Questions/Answers
  • Practice
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 35
Project 1 10
Total(%) 45
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 45
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 55
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
Preparation for Final exam 1 55 55
Course hours 13 3 39
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 35 35
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
Project 1 10 10
Total Work Load141
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.7
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

LO1
K1 X
K2 X
K3 X
K4
K5
K6
K7
K8
K9
K10