310 Import-Export Management 80 Classes
Course
Description: While developing English language skills,
this course provides an introduction to global markets, to the major trading
nations and trading blocs, and to the processes and procedures that govern
import and export management.
Objectives: By the end of the course, students should be able:
Instructional
Methods: Classes
cover both theory and examples drawn from the business world. Students apply the principles of effective
import-export management explained in the text to simulated situations.
Students also develop a business plan for an import-export company.
Grading: The final grade is based on the following:
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Class Participation |
25% |
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Assignments |
50% |
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Exams |
25% |
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Total |
100% |
The grading scale is: A=90-100%, B+=85-89%, B=80-84%, C+=75-79%, C=70-74%, D=65-69%, F=60-64%
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Weeks |
Topics |
Assignments |
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1-3 |
Importing scenarios |
Selected chapter 1
readings; selected US Customs publication readings; handout readings Imagine an importing
scenario from the US in your home country and describe some of the local and
US customs regulations that you must observe. |
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4-6 |
Exporting scenarios |
Selected chapter 1
readings; selected US Customs publication readings; handout readings Imagine an exporting
scenario from your home country to the US and describe some of the local and
US customs regulations that you must observe. |
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7 |
Developing contact with
buyers and sellers |
Selected chapter 2
readings; handout and/or assigned readings from bibliography |
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8 |
Understanding the local and
global money market Review for exam |
Selected chapter 2
readings; handout and/or assigned readings from bibliography Bi-monthly exam |
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9 |
Understanding local culture
and language |
Selected chapter 2
readings; handout and/or assigned readings from bibliography Describe a feature of your
home-country culture that importers need to consider. |
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10 |
Setting up an import-export
business: forms of organization and
trademarks and logos |
Selected chapter 3
readings; handout and/or assigned readings from bibliography Begin word on a business
plan for setting up an import-export company per instructor guidelines. |
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11 |
Setting up an import-export
business: opening bank accounts |
Selected chapter 3
readings; handout and/or assigned readings from bibliography Write a memo to your
instructor describing the import-export business for which you are developing
a business plan. |
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12 |
Setting up an import-export
business: establishing an office |
Selected chapter 3
readings; handout and/or assigned readings from bibliography First draft of business
plan due with scope, organization, bank information, and office setup. |
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13 |
Setting up an import-export
business: accounting practices |
Selected chapter 3
readings; handout and/or assigned readings from bibliography readings |
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14 |
Setting up an import-export
business: taxation |
Selected chapter 3
readings; handout and/or assigned readings from bibliography Second draft of business
plan due to include the first draft elements plus description of accounting
functions and tax consideration |
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15 |
Setting up an import-export
business: obtaining financing |
Selected chapter 3
readings; handout and/or assigned readings from bibliography |
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16 |
Setting up an import-export
business: promotion and advertising Review for exam |
Selected chapter 3 readings;
handout and/or assigned readings from bibliography Third and final draft of
business plan due to include financing and promotion/advertising. Bi-monthly exam |
rev. 2/04, 2/07