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International Timber Trade 1 (2 cr)

Code: AT00CM11-3007

General information


Enrollment

04.03.2024 - 30.09.2024

Timing

18.03.2024 - 30.09.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Virtual portion

2 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

  • TLABTO23H
  • TLTIAVOVWU24K
    Open UAS, Virtual Wood University, spring 2024, Lahti

Learning outcomes

Student will learn:
- Principles and Practice of International Wood Marketing
- The Legal environment of International Timber Trade
- The Export and Import order process in Wooden Businesses

Implementation and methods of teaching

Online course

Timing and attendance

18.03-30.09.2024

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

Open book exam (45 minutes)

Learning environment

LAB Mooc

Student time use and work load

2 ECTS
2 x 27 hours = about 54 hours

Contents

The lesson plan includes:
- Practice distribution processes;
- International Wood Marketing
- The law of contract, the law of agency;
- The Export/Import quotation
- Incoterms

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Basic knowledge in international business is helpful, but not necessary.

Assessment criteria

Achieving 50% will result in pass

Assessment scale

Approved/Failed