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Overview

This topic outlines the process of importing and exporting theory, and deals with the practical issues associated with import/export activities. As such, the topic provides a history of international trade and then presents the current trends in global exporting. It explains the organisations and factors impacting on import/export activity and … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Aims

This topic aims to:

  • Provide students with an appreciation of the past and present context of international trade
  • Provide students with an understanding of the numerous organisations, at various levels, that impact on the import/export activities of a firm
  • Teach students how to undertake research and identify opportunities for organisations in overseas markets
  • Provide students with the skills to properly price goods to be bought or sold in international markets
  • Introduce students to the documentation necessary to undertake international trade
  • Provide students with an appreciation of the payment methods commonly employed during import/export activities

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
1.
Understand the current international trade environment
2.
Undertake research that helps you identify overseas opportunities and engage in international trade
3.
Properly price goods to be sold overseas
4.
Appreciate the role of global, national and local organisations in the trade of goods internationally
5.
Organise the shipment of goods to or from overseas countries and deal with the documentation associated with these transactions
6.
Understand what INCOTERMS are and their role in import/export activity
7.
Devise appropriate payment terms and strategies

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