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International Timber Trade 2 (3 cr)

Code: AT00CP66-3009

General information


Enrollment

03.03.2025 - 30.09.2025

Timing

17.03.2025 - 30.09.2025

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

  • Summer studies (in Finnish)

Teachers

  • Ilkka Tarvainen

Groups

  • TLABTO24H
  • TLTIAVOVWU25K
    Open UAS, Virtual Wood University, spring 2025, Lahti

Implementation and methods of teaching

This module consists of seminar-style learning, readings, lectures, tutoring sessions, independent study, group discussion, group work and web based learning methods like Podcasts, Video-communication based lectures (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, etc.), Learning Management Systems (like Moodle), Cloud storage, etc.).

Timing and attendance

10.3.-30.9.2025

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

Learning environment

LAB MOOC

Student time use and work load

About 60 total hours

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 countertrade;

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

1-5