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International Timber Trade 2 (3 cr)

Code: AT00CP66-3003

General information


Enrollment

06.03.2023 - 31.08.2023

Timing

06.03.2023 - 31.08.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Technology (LAB)

Campus

E-campus

Teaching languages

  • English

Degree programmes

  • Open studies, technology (in Finnish)
  • Complementary competence, Bachelor's (in Finnish)

Teachers

  • Ilkka Tarvainen

Groups

  • TLABTO22H
  • TLTIAVOVWU23K
    Open UAS, Virtual Wood University, spring 2023, Lahti
  • LABKES23KH

Implementation and methods of teaching

Online course - LAB Mooc

Timing and attendance

06.03-31.08.2023

Learning material and recommended literature

Sherlock, Reuvid: The Handbook of International Trade, A Guide to the Principles
and Practice of Export, newest edition, 402 pages, ,E-ISBN-978-0-7494-6238-3

Alternative completion methods

Online course

Exam retakes

To be discussed with the lecturers

Learning environment

LAB Mooc

Student time use and work load

3 ECTS
3 x 27 hours = about 61 hours student's workload

Contents

The lesson plan includes:
- Freight forwarders, Modes of international Transport;
- Export documentation (Bill of lading, waybills, etc.)
- Export and import procedures and documents;
- Cargo insurance, physical-, credit and exchange risks;
- International Payment methods (Letter of Credit, etc.)
- Forms of counter trade

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Basic knowledge in international business is helpful, but not necessary

Assessment criteria

Open book exam (45 minutes)
Achieving 50% will result in pass

Assessment scale

Approved/Failed