IMPORT AND EXPORT TRANSACTIONS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
UTY209	IMPORT AND EXPORT TRANSACTIONS	3	3	3	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	, TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA:
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to teach the terms, types, incoterms, payment methods of import and export transactions. This course aims to enable the students to practice the import and export transactions.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include the subjects such as basic concepts and Parties in international trade, international trade terms in Turkish and English, Export Types, Prohibited Goods to Export, Process and Stages of Export, Risks in International Trade, Documents issued in Export, Documents issued in Import, Documents Arranged by Country Groups, Delivery Types, Payment Methods.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explain import export regulations.
Manage import and export transactions.
Prepare the documents used in international trade.
Apply the delivery types.
Differentiate payment methods used in international trade.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Basic Concepts and Parties in International Trade	Lecture Discussion
2	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	International trade terms in English	Lecture Discussion
3	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	International trade terms in English	Lecture Discussion
4	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Export Types	Lecture Discussion
5	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Export Types	Lecture Discussion
6	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Prohibited Goods to Export	Lecture Discussion
7	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Process and Stages of Export	Lecture Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Risks in International Trade	Lecture Discussion
10	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Documents issued in Export	Lecture Discussion
11	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Documents issued in Import	Lecture Discussion
12	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Documents Arranged by Country Groups	Lecture Discussion
13	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Delivery Types	Lecture Discussion
14	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Payment Methods	Lecture Discussion
15	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Payment Methods	Lecture Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Kaya, F. (2012), Dis Ticaret Islemleri Yonetimi, Beta Publications, Istanbul.
4458 Sayılı Gumruk Kanunu ve Yonetmelikleri.
Arzova, B. (2006), Ithalat Hakkında Her Sey & Ithalat Islemleri, Turkmen Bookstore, Istanbul.
Nelson, C. A. (2000), Import Export, Third Edition, McGraw-Hill Publication, New York.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students interpret the basic concepts, theories and approaches of international trade and logistics.						5
2	Students explain current information about the field with economics and business theories.					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students analyze economic and financial data related to their field.				3
2	Students relate the information and facts in the field with other social sciences such as sociology, political science and philosophy.		1

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students prepare the technical infrastructure and content of international trade transactions.						5
2	Students use the theoretical knowledge in his/her field to determine new strategies.						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students carry out the import and export transactions by applying the customs legislation and foreign exchange legislation.						5
2	Students use the theoretical and practical knowledge in the field for academic and professional career.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students develop strategies to reach the sales and marketing targets.				3
2	Students carry out the correspondence on orders, transportation and payment with the foreign customers.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students organize participations in national and international fairs in the field.				3
2	Students prepare the documentation used in import and export transactions.						5
3	Students consider life-long learning as a principle and search on developments, changes and innovations in the field.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students manage all phases from finding the customers until delivery of orders.						5
2	Students cooperate with stakeholders in order to generate new ideas.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students implement knowledge and skills related to his / her field by taking into account his / her legal, social and ethical responsibilities.		1

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	5	65
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	10	3	30
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	5	3	15
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	44	0	154