| Course Type | Elective Course |
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| Course Level | Bachelor's Degree |
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| Year of Study | - |
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| Semester | - |
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| ECTS | 5 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Have knowledge about the documents used in transportation and circulation in international trade.
- Learn about various types of international letters of credit.
- Gain knowledge of export regime decisions.
- Learn about pricing techniques, shipment and customs clearance processes, and the resolution of international disputes.
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| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
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| Prerequisites | No |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components | TBS313 International Trade Practices I |
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| Course Description | This course focuses on key concepts in international trade, payment methods, export procedures, and customs clearance applications. Students will gain theoretical and practical knowledge throughout the various stages and processes in international trade. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
Overview of world trade by country and Turkiye's export profile |
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2nd Week |
Institutions governing exports (exporters' associations, Ministry of Trade, etc.), export restrictions, quotas, and regulations |
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3rd Week |
Target market analysis, determining the Customs Tariff Statistical Position, and the role of customs brokers |
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4th Week |
Preparing price quotations for international markets, calculating costs, and factors for successful offers |
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5th Week |
Drafting export contracts and correctly applying delivery terms |
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6th Week |
Documents required for export and managing the loading process |
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7th Week |
Steps in customs clearance, export regime decisions, and relevant regulations |
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8th Week |
Midterm exam |
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9th Week |
Transportation modes in export and managing logistics processes |
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10th Week |
International payment methods such as letters of credit, documentary collections, and cash-in-advance; opening letters of credit and bank correspondence |
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11th Week |
Export insurance types, EXIMBANK services, and risk management strategies in exports |
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12th Week |
Inspection services in exports and the importance of international audit processes |
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13th Week |
Operation of specialized customs, completion of export procedures, and closing foreign exchange accounts |
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14th Week |
General review of the course and common problems encountered in export processes along with solutions |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | Tahtacı, Ö. (2011). Uluslararası ticaret uygulamaları. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık. |
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Project
- Questions/Answers
- Practice
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
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Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
40 |
| Total(%) |
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40 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
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40 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
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60 |
| Total(%) |
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100 |
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| ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload |
| Activities |
Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Midterm exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Preparation for Quiz |
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| Individual or group work |
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| Preparation for Final exam |
1 |
55 |
55 |
| Course hours |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
1 |
35 |
35 |
| Laboratory (including preparation) |
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| Final exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Homework |
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| Project |
1 |
10 |
10 |
| Total Work Load | 144 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 4.8 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 5 |
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| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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