INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
IB2522 Import and Export Management Fall 3 0 3 10
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Assist. Prof. FADİME İREM DOĞAN
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: The course is designed to prepare students for the ever-changing environment of international trade. Topics include company policies towards exports, investigating and choosing export markets, international trade terminology, import-export risks, pricing and payment methods, export-import organization, logistics and financing. Topics are covered in class and within a company environment assigned by the department.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1.Defines the characteristics of doing business in a cross-cultural environment.
2.Develops managerial and policy-making aspects associated with trading internationally. Formulate procedures for international trade and ultimately manage this function on behalf of a company.
3.Helps understand and develop professional working skills in investigating and choosing export markets.
4.Develops professional working skills in export - import organization.
5.Develops practices in foreign trade pricing.
6. Helps understand the procedures related to payment methods and financing.
7.Helps understand the nature of foreign trade logistics.
8.Develops familiarity with the details of export-import documentation and steps
9.Makes knowledgeable of the basics of containerization and leasing practices.
10. Develops the basic skills for successful negotiations in importing and exporting.

Course Content

This course focuses on the practical aspects of managing export and import operations, including documentation, logistics, financing, and risk management in international trade.
The teaching methods of this course include Technology-Enhanced Learning, and lectures.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction & Explanation of the Syllabus
2) Introduction Definition of Foreign Trade
3) International Export and Import
4) Planning and Negotiating
5) Selling with E-commerce
6) Market Entry Decisions
7) Entry Modes, Licensing and Franchising
8) Midterm
9) Customs and Foreign Trade Legislation
10) Free Zones
11) Incoterms
12) Foreing Trade Regulations
13) Types of Payments, Types of Documents
14) Foreign Trade Incentives

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: International Marketing and Export Management, 6th Ed. Gerald Albaum & Edwin Duerr Prentice Hall, 2008
References: none

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Quizzes 1 % 10
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 50
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Study Hours Out of Class 20 10 200
Midterms 3 1 3
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 247

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Build up a body of knowledge in mathematics, science and industrial engineering subjects; use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve complex engineering problems.
2) Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3) Design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; apply modern design methods for this purpose. The ability to apply modern design methods to meet this objective.
4) Devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for solving complex problems in industrial engineering practice; employ information technologies effectively.
5) Design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating the complex problems specific to industrial engineering.
6) Cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working independently.
7) Demonstrate effective communication skills in both oral and written English and Turkish. Writing and understanding reports, preparing design and production reports, making effective presentations, giving and receiving clear and understandable instructions.
8) Recognize the need for lifelong learning; show ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continuously educate him/herself. 3
9) Develop an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility, and behaving accordingly. Information about the standards used in engineering applications.
10) Know business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develop an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development. 4
11) Know contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of modern age engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; recognize the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
12) Develop effective and efficient managerial skills.