Study Guide

Learning outcomes

Student is able to
- describes the processes and specialties of the EU's internal and external trade
- apply the documents required for export and import
- identify the effects of globalization and digitalization in international trade
- define the specific features of responsible transportation and transport and specific legislation related
- identify and describe the special features of durable and cost-effective packaging.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Teaching methods; given materials, searching for materials from sources, and assignments.

Timing and attendance

Starting from the week 10/ introduction lecture. (timetable will be published later)

Learning material and recommended literature

Most of the materials will be published in the Moodle platform. You also have to search for information according to the assignment instructions.

Working life cooperation

Company visit.

Learning environment

The Moodle platform.

Student time use and work load

The 5 ects means about 135 hour for for the student. (1 ect is abt 27 h)

Contents

Themes in the course
- logistics services and forwarding
- modes of transportation in global trade
- export and import processes, customs clearance process
- practical export/import case
- responsibility and risks in case of foreign trade (basics)

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Preliminary knowledge the basis of logistics or the course of supply chain management.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

Assignments are not submitted on time. No attendance.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

A student can explain what are the parties in export and import processes and has basic knowledge in the field of global trade.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

A student can apply well concepts of export and import processes in the field of business.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

A student can apply excellently concepts of export and import processes in the field of business and the student is able comprehensively name the export and import management methods.