Chabot College
Fall, 2002
Removed Fall 2006
Course Outline for Business 41
EXPORT/IMPORT OPERATIONS
Catalog Description:
41 - Export/Import Operations
3 units
Reviews the basic motivations for exporting and importing; introduces the practical
handling options most often used for international commerce and shipping.
Examines the concerns of the various agencies that govern international shipments,
the documentary requirements that they impose, and challenges of international
trade. Strongly recommended: Business 40 (completed with a grade of “C” or
higher) or equivalent. 3 hours.
Prerequisites:
None
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
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assess a comprehensive process of international export and import;
define reasons for moving goods internationally, evaluate pros and cons and list
obstacles;
evaluate and use the available sources of public and private import and/or export
advice and assistance;
research international sources and markets and use research data in decision
making, including to locate, contact, evaluate, potential buyers and suppliers
abroad;
identify distribution options;
demonstrate knowledge of various terms of payment, shipment, and insurance,
as well as their pros and cons;
describe the services of freight forwarders, custom brokers, the U.S. Customs
Service and other government regulatory agencies;
locate current regulations with regard to import, export, license requirements and
procedures;
discuss/analyze current issues and trends that are developing in the export and
import arenas.
Course Content:
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Entering foreign markets
a. basic entry decisions
b. entry modes
c. when to export/import
Major trading blocks in the world
Major exports/imports for major countries/regions in the world
International transportation
Regulations of export/import activities and service providers
a. Packaging for exporting
b. INCO terms
c. The UN convention on contract for international sale of goods
Chabot College
Course Outline for Business 41, Page 2
Export/Import Operations
Fall 2002
Course Content, (Continued)
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Necessary documents for financing and international trade transactions
a. Documents used in international trade
b. Letters of credit
c. Insurance for goods in transit
International trade arbitration
Future of globalization and international trade
Methods of Presentation:
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Lecture
Guest speakers
Discussions and workshops
Team presentations
Assignments and Methods of evaluating Student Progress:
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Typical Assignments
a. Team projects
b. Case studies
c. Internet assignments
d. Reading assignments
Methods of Evaluating Student Projects
a. Projects/papers
b. Case analyses
c. Exams
d. Presentations
e. Class participation
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Final examination
Textbook(s) Typical:
A Tour of International Trade, David M. Neipert, Prentice Hall, ISBN 0-13-67144-6, 2000.
Special Student Materials:
None
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