IMPORT EXPORT TRANSACTIONS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
ULY513	IMPORT EXPORT TRANSACTIONS	1	3	3	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	MASTER'S DEGREE, TYY: + 7.Level, EQF-LLL: 7.Level, QF-EHEA: Second Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. MUSTAFA ÖZAN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assoc.Prof. İSMAİL CEM AY
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	By the end of this course, students are expected to understand the terms, types, delivery methods, and payment methods of import and export transactions. This course aims to enable students to apply import and export transactions.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Course content: Basic concepts and parties in international trade, Turkish and English international trade terms, Types of Exports, Prohibited Export Goods, Export Process and Stages, Risks in International Trade, Documents Prepared for Exports, Documents Prepared for Import, Documents Prepared According to Country Groups, Delivery Methods, and Payment Methods.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explains import and export regulations.
Manages import and export operations.
Prepares documents used in international trade.
Applies delivery methods.
Distinguishes between payment methods used in international trade.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature review, reading book chapters related to the topic	Introduction and General Concepts Definition, Importance, and Basic Concepts of Import-Export	Presentation, discussion
2	Literature review, reading book chapters related to the topic	Types of Import-Export Direct and Indirect Export, Import Methods	Presentation, discussion
3	Literature review, reading book chapters related to the topic	Delivery Terms (INCOTERMS) Explanation of delivery terms such as EXW, FOB, CIF	Presentation, discussion
4	Literature review, reading book chapters related to the topic	Payment Methods such as Letter of Credit, Cash Against Goods, Documentary Payment	Presentation, discussion
5	Literature review, reading book chapters related to the topic	Export Process Management Customs Clearance, Documentation, and Insurance	Presentation, discussion
6	Literature review, reading book chapters related to the topic	Import Process Management Important Steps to Consider in Importing	Presentation, discussion
7	Literature review, reading book chapters related to the topic	Logistics and Transportation Sea, Air, and Land Transportation	Presentation, discussion
8	Literature review, reading book chapters related to the topic	Financing Foreign Trade Foreign trade financing instruments and risks	Presentation, discussion
9	Literature review, reading book chapters related to the topic	Import-Export Strategies Market Selection, Product and Pricing Strategies	Presentation, discussion
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Literature review, reading book chapters related to the topic	Free Trade Agreements and Import-Export Free trade zones, agreements, and taxes	Presentation, discussion
12	Literature review, reading book chapters related to the topic	Legal Aspects of Import-Export Transactions: Contracts, Intellectual Property Rights, and Dispute Resolution	Presentation, discussion
13	Literature review, reading book chapters related to the topic	Technological Developments and Import-Export Digitalization, Artificial Intelligence, and Blockchain	Presentation, discussion
14	Literature review, reading book chapters related to the topic	Case Study and Simulation Simulation of import-export transactions	Presentation, discussion
15	Literature review, reading book chapters related to the topic	Review	Presentation, discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Yılmazer ve Onay (2015), İhracat ve İthalat Yönetimi Yeni Stratejiler ve Güncel Uygulamalar, Nobel Yayıncılık, Ankara.
Nelson, C. A. (2000), Import Export, Third Edition, McGraw-Hill Publication, New York
Customs Law No. 4458 and Regulations.
Kaya, F. (2012), Dış Ticaret İşlemleri Yönetimi, Beta Basım Yayım, İstanbul.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam	1	30		Classical Exam
Short Exam	1	20
Final Exam	1	50		Classical Exam
TOTAL	3	100

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Develops concepts, theories and approaches in the field of International Logistics and Trade at the level of expertise.					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relates concepts and phenomena in the field of International Logistics and Trade with other fields of Social Sciences.					4
2	Explains current information in the field by associating it with economics and business theories.					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Establishes a relationship from past to present between conceptual and theoretical connections related to international trade and logistics						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Can conduct scientific research to examine the facts related to the field of International Trade and Logistics and use the acquired knowledge in their studies.				3
2	Using up-to-date technology, he/she can conduct research on the phenomena in his/her field and analyze with the information he/she has obtained.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	She undertakes a study related to her field on her own within the framework of discipline and responsibility.				3
2	As a leader or team member in a teamwork related to his/her field, he/she can undertake various tasks and fulfill them completely.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyzes information and findings related to International Trade and Logistics within the framework of cause-effect relationship and critical approach.					4
2	Defines the theoretical or practical gaps in the field of International Trade and Logistics and offers solutions.					4
3	Uses theoretical and applied knowledge about International Trade and Logistics in her academic and professional career.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	It can direct or verbally convey information about the field of International Trade and Logistics to projects, events and social responsibility activities.					4
2	Can follow the developments in the field at international and national level and produce written and oral studies					4
3	Transfers information about the field of International Trade and Logistics by using effective presentation and communication techniques.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluates according to legal, social and ethical values while transferring the information obtained from the sources.					4
2	Follows current developments and innovations in the field within the framework of the principle of lifelong learning.						5

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	13	4	52
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	7	4	28
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	7	4	28
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	43	0	152