This course covers a comprehensive review and analysis of operations planning, documentation, financing, and transportation. Students learn about the role of service providers, such as freight forwarders, the importance of free trade zones, existing export regulations and control, and import tariff structures. Prerequisites: ECN 5806 and MGT 5812.

( GMP 5806 OR ECN 5806 )
AND ( GMP 5812 OR MGT 5812 )

A. Entrance competencies

It is expected that students will have a knowledge and an awareness of the:

1) International environment in which the firms operate.
2) Framework involving multinational enterprises.
3) Structure of the international marketplace.
4) Cultural and economic aspects of the overseas markets.

B. Exit Competencies:

Upon completion of this course, students will be cognizant and versed in:

1) The organization of export and import firms and business planning.
2) Planning and preparations for export/import operations.
3) Channels of distribution.
4) Export-Import logistics and transportation.
5) International pricing and terms of sale.
6) Export sales contracts.
7) Documentation, risk and insurance.
8) Methods of payment.
9) Countertrade.
10) Trade finance.
11) Export/Import regulations.
12) Selecting import products and suppliers.
13) The entry process for imports.
14) Import relief to domestic industry.

1. Required Materials


1. Textbooks

Export-Import Theory, Practices, and Procedures - 2.Edition - 2008
Belay Seyoum
Routledge Publishers Taylor & Francis Books
ISBN: 9780789034205



APA Manual
Effective October 1^st 2009, the 6th edition of the APA Manual is required for all courses.

NSU Bookstore
Textbooks and Case Studies may be purchased from the NSU Bookstore (located in the University Park Plaza) by calling 1-800-509-2665 or online at http://www.nsubooks.bkstore.com.



2. Recommended Materials

None for this course.

The NSU libraries comprise the Alvin Sherman Library, Research, and Information Technology Center, East Campus Branch Library, Health Professions Division Library, Law Library and Technology Center, North Miami Beach Branch Library, University School Library Media Centers, and the William S. Richardson Ocean Science Library. Students are strongly encouraged to visit one of the physical locations and/or take advantage of the vast electronic library available for research. For more information, please visit http://www.nova.edu/library.

Please note that all required and recommended materials should be referenced in APA style.