International Trade Practice Development in Different Trade AreasLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

At the end of the study unit, the student is expected to be able to: carry out export or import or other international operation mode issues in practice select appropriate trade documents for different export, import or other non-direct investment or contractual international operation mode cases recognize the services for international operations from the third party logistics companies describe the forwarding companies' obligations and responsibilities  

Content

The essential information sources for international trade operations  International contracts of sale and general conditions (trade terms) International commercial documents needed in intra- and extra-EU trade International payment options Essential of customs practice in intra- and extra-EU trade International trade risks and insurances International transportation services International third party logistics (3PL) services like forwarding Current forwarding challenges in the SCM operations in different trade areas (e.g. EU and Russia or EU and China) Other relevant issues specific to chosen international operation mode

Assessment criteria, good (3)

excellent (5), good (4-3), satisfactory (2-1), fail (0)