Study Guide

Objective

To familiarize the student with the basic routines and procedures in the export/import trade.

Content

Entry strategies, distributorship and agency contracts
Quotations
Incoterms
Terms of payment
Documents in foreign trade
Transportation
Customs clearance
Insurance

Teaching methods

Exam and tasks are available at Moodle. Key to Moddle is welcome.

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students are able to analyze, compare and critically assess procedures associated with foreign trade and internationalization and their implementation based on acquired knowledge.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students can describe and justify the procedures required in starting foreign trade, are able to work independently to achieve objectives with acquired knowledge and some guidelines, and can apply import and export methods and models. They know how to assess the compatibility of the different parts of the business idea with their selected strategy.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students can define and use the basic import and export concepts according to professional ethical standards. They have sufficient knowledge to begin foreign trade and to go international.