ITF 418 | Course Introduction and Application Information - Department of International Trade and Finance

Course Name

Export and Import Management

Code	Semester	Theory (hour/week)	Application/Lab (hour/week)	Local Credits	ECTS
ITF 418	Spring	3	0	3	4

Prerequisites	None
Course Language	English
Course Type	Required
Course Level	First Cycle
Mode of Delivery	face to face
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course	Group Work Lecture / Presentation
National Occupation Classification	-
Course Coordinator	Prof. Dr. C Coşkun KÜÇÜKÖZMEN
Course Lecturer(s)	Dr.Öğretim Üyesi BİRCE DOBRUCALI
Assistant(s)	Arş.Gör. MERT SAĞSÖZ

Course Objectives	The aim of this course is enabling students to examine and interpret international trade ecosystem, as well as to cover the principles of export and import activities.
Learning Outcomes	The students who succeeded in this course; Discuss the role and rationale of multinational enterprises in the global economy. Explain the fundamental concepts and processes of export and import operations within the international trade ecosystem. Compare and contrast strategies and procedures used in export and import activities. Evaluate the challenges and opportunities involved in international trade operations. Plan and execute effective export and import transactions in diverse market environments.
Course Description	This course covers the vital aspects of international trade ecosystem from the standpoint of both exporting and importing organizations. Within this context, strategy formulation, procedures and techniques, selection of import/export partners, and management of import/export transactions are covered.
Related Sustainable Development Goals

Course Category	Core Courses
	Major Area Courses	X
	Supportive Courses
	Media and Management Skills Courses
	Transferable Skill Courses

Week	Subjects	Related Preparation
1	Introduction	Seyoum, B. Export-Import Theory, Practices, and Procedures (3rd Ed.) Chapter 1
2	Importance of strategic planning for international trade	Seyoum, B. Export-Import Theory, Practices, and Procedures (3rd Ed.) Chapter 3 & 4
3	Case 1 presentations	Leeman, J. Export Planning: A 10-Step Approach (2nd Ed.) Chapter 2
4	Case 1 presentations (cont’d)	Leeman, J. Export Planning: A 10-Step Approach (2nd Ed.) Chapter 4
5	Market entry modes in international trade	Leeman, J. Export Planning: A 10-Step Approach (2nd Ed.) Chapter 6
6	Case 2 presentations	Seyoum, B. Export-Import Theory, Practices, and Procedures (3rd Ed) Chapter 7
7	Case 2 presentations (cont’d)	Nelson, C. Import-Export: How to Take Your Business Across Borders (4th ed.) Chapter 2
8	Cost analysis and pricing in international trade	Nelson, C. Import-Export: How to Take Your Business Across Borders (4th ed.) Chapter 3
9	Midterm Exam
10	Case 3 presentations
11	Case 3 presentations (cont’d)	Seyoum, B. Export-Import Theory, Practices, and Procedures (3rd ed.) Chapter 17
12	Documentary	Nelson, C. Import-Export: How to Take Your Business Across Borders (4th ed.) Chapter 3
13	Case 4 presentations	Nelson, C. Import-Export: How to Take Your Business Across Borders (4th ed.) Chapter 3
14	Case 4 presentations (cont’d)	Nelson, C. Import-Export: How to Take Your Business Across Borders (4th ed.) Chapter 5
15	Review of the Semester
16	Final Exam

Course Notes/Textbooks

Seyoum, B. (2013) Export-Import Theory, Practices, and Procedures. 3rd Edition. Routledge. ISBN-13: 978-0415818384

Leeman, J. (2018) Export Planning: A 10-Step Approach. 2nd Edition. BoD. ISBN: 9783752847628

Nelson, C. (2009) Import-Export: How to Take Your Business Across Borders (4th ed.) ISBN: 9780071482554

Suggested Readings/Materials

Books

Feenstra, R. C. (2015). Advanced international trade: theory and evidence. Princeton university press. ISBN 978-0-691-16164-8

Websites

Republic of Turkey Ministry of Trade – trade.gov.tr

Financial Times – www.ft.com

Bloomberg BusinessWeek - http://www.businessweek.com/

Global Trade Magazine - http://globaltrademag.com/

The Economist – www.economist.com

EXIMBANK - https://www.eximbank.gov.tr/

Aegean Exporters’ Association - http://www.eib.org.tr/

IGEME - www.igeme.com.tr/

Semester Activities	Number	Weigthing
Participation
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury	1	40
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm	1	25
Final Exam	1	35
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade	5	65
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade	1	35
Total

Semester Activities	Number	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours)	16	3	48
Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)	16		0
Study Hours Out of Class			0
Field Work			0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques			0
Portfolio			0
Homework / Assignments			0
Presentation / Jury	1	12	12
Project			0
Seminar / Workshop			0
Oral Exam			0
Midterms	1	22	22
Final Exam	1	30	30
		Total	112

#	Program Competencies/Outcomes	* Contribution Level
#	Program Competencies/Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	To be able to identify and analyze problems in the field of trade and finance, and to develop solutions.	-	-	X	-	-
2	To be able to apply theoretical and practical knowledge of international trade and finance to real-world professional contexts.	-	X	-	-	-
3	To be able to critically analyze global market developments and evaluate their implications for business and policy.	-	-	X	-	-
4	To be able to collect, analyze, and interpret financial and economic data by using digital and information technologies effectively.	-	-	-	-	-
5	To be able to understand and interpret legal frameworks, regulations and practices relevant to international trade and finance.	-	-	-	-	-
6	To be able to anticipate, define, and manage financial and trade-related risks through informed decision-making.	-	-	-	-	-
7	To be able to acquire and use verbal, written, and numerical skills effectively for the nature of international trade and finance program.	-	-	-	-	-
8	To be able to obtain, synthesize, and report trade- and finance-related information clearly and effectively.	-	X	-	-	-
9	To be able to contribute effectively as individuals, team members, and leaders in multidisciplinary environments.	-	-	-	-	-
10	To be able to evaluate trade and finance issues from ethical, social, and sustainability perspectives.	-	-	-	-	-
11	To be able to collect data in the areas of International Trade and Finance and communicate with colleagues in a foreign language ("European Language Portfolio Global Scale", Level B1).	-	-	-	-	-
12	To be able to speak a second foreign at a medium level of fluency efficiently.	-	-	-	-	-
13	To be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout human history to their field of expertise.	-	-	-	-	-