This class exists in these courses :
• IÉSEG > IESEG Degree - Programme Grande École > Semester 1 > 2,00 ECTS

Prerequisites

No prerequisite is necessary to attend this course; however previous knowledge or work experience on Purchasing and Supply Chain Management are an asset.

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course, students should be able to:
- Have a comprehensive understanding of the administrative and practical aspects of international commerce;
-To know all the stages involved in the international trading process to secure a delivered competitive product and service;
- To describe main features of international trade related issues such as: distribution channels, international contract agreements, cargo insurance, Incoterms, currency and payment issues, import/export documentation, customs practices, information systems & technology.

Course description

This course looks at:
- International Trade Drivers
- International Logistics Infrastructure
- Methods of Entry into Foreign Markets
- International Contracts
- Terms of Trade or Incoterms
- Terms of Payment
- Foreign Exchange Risks
- International Commercial Documents
- International Insurance
- Packaging
- Supply Chain Health, Safety and Security
- Customs Clearance
- Electronic Commerce
- Claim and Dispute Settlement

Class type

Class structure

Teaching methods

• Coaching
• E-learning
• Interactive class
• Presentation

Assessment

The mark for each individual is calculated by weighting the mark of the final exam and the mark for attendance and participation.

Recommended reading

• Branch, A. (2001), International Purchasing and Management, Cengage Learning EMEA, 352p -

• Newlands, D. and Hooper, M. (2009), The Global Business Handbook, Gower, 612p -

• Sup Lee, E. (2013), Management of International Trade, Springer, 368p -

Internet resources

• IESEG Online

  The school intranet offers various documents, including articles and the lecturers' slides