International Trade and Logistic
Course Details

KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
İktisadi, İdari ve Sosyal Bilimler Fakültesi
Programme of International Trade and Logistic
Course Details
İktisadi, İdari ve Sosyal Bilimler Fakültesi
Programme of International Trade and Logistic
Course Details

| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01150004 | International Logistics | 3 | Autumn | 5 | 3+0+0 | 5 | 5 |
| Course Type | Compulsory |
| Course Cycle | Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | - |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Prof. Murat CANITEZ |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prof. Murat CANITEZ | C BLOK-11 | [email protected] | 7432 |
Course Content
The course covers global supply chain management, international transportation modes (sea, air, road and rail), logistics service providers and third party logistics (3PL), customs procedures and regulations, logistics information systems and technologies, warehousing and inventory management, risk management in international logistics, green logistics and sustainability, quality management and performance measurement in logistics, logistics cost analysis and control. Students gain the ability to effectively manage logistics operations required by international trade.
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to teach students the basic concepts, theories and practices of international logistics management. Students will gain knowledge and skills on topics such as global supply chain management, international transportation, customs procedures, logistics planning and strategies. In addition, it is aimed to provide students with the competence to effectively manage logistics operations required by international trade.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | X |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P1 | To have current, theoretical and practical knowledge about International Trade and Logistics and to be able to use them in academic and professional contexts. | 5 |
| P2 | To be able to conduct scientific research in the field of International Trade and Logistics, including problem identification, data collection, analysis and reporting processes, and to be able to transfer the findings in written and oral form. | 5 |
| P3 | To be able to make evaluations and express opinions on economic, administrative, financial and commercial issues. | 3 |
| P4 | Monitor and evaluate the micro and macro actors involved in International Trade and Logistics processes, their activities, and their relationships and interactions with each other and with actors in other systems. | 5 |
| P5 | Ability to work in coordination with different disciplines and cultures. | 3 |
| P6 | To be able to plan and manage individual studies related to International Trade and Logistics and to take responsibility in group studies. | 3 |
| P7 | To be able to follow the theoretical and practical developments in issues related to International Trade and Logistics and to update their knowledge and skills in these matters. | 3 |
| P8 | To be able to access different information sources and make quantitative and qualitative analyzes by using software related to the field of international trade and logistics. | 2 |
| P9 | To be able to have the competence to conduct market and marketing research. | 2 |
| P10 | To follow the developments in the field of international trade and logistics in Turkish and English. | 5 |
| P11 | To be able to provide the necessary technical and social communication in Turkish and English with individual and institutional actors involved in international trade and logistics processes. | 1 |
| P12 | Ability to act with professional responsibility awareness and make fair, transparent and ethical decisions in international trade and logistics processes by adhering to ethical principles in accordance with international trade, logistics and customs legislation. | 1 |
| P13 | Being aware of the global and local economic, social, legal and environmental consequences of field practices and the responsibilities that these consequences impose on oneself and other actors in the field. | 5 |
| P14 | To be able to have strategic management skills to make suggestions on issues such as goals, objectives, mission, vision, target market, positioning, business portfolio design, market and marketing performance measurement related to the organization and to make medium and long-term plans related to these suggestions. | 5 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | P.1.9 | 1 | |
| O2 | P.2.18 | 1 | |
| O3 | P.4.11 | 1 | |
| O4 | P.10.8 | 1 | |
| O5 | P.13.5 | 1 | |
| O6 | P.14.11 | 1 | |
| ** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7 | |||
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | International distribution, logistics and supply chain concepts |
| 2 | International distribution, logistics and supply chain concepts |
| 3 | Delivery methods and applications in international logistics |
| 4 | Delivery methods and applications in international logistics |
| 5 | Forwarder concept and its functions and applications in international logistics activities |
| 6 | Master Package and Packaging Applications in International Logistics |
| 7 | Containers, Trailers and Their Use in International Logistics |
| 8 | Containers, Trailers and Their Use in International Logistics |
| 9 | Warehouses, sheds, warehouses and their usage functions in international logistics |
| 10 | Warehouses, sheds, warehouses and their usage functions in international logistics |
| 11 | Customs Consultancy Profession and International Logistics Activities and Functions of Customs Consultants |
| 12 | Customs Consultancy Profession and International Logistics Activities and Functions of Customs Consultants |
| 13 | Insurances, their contents and related applications in international logistics |
| 14 | Surveillance companies, their activities, functions and practices |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Logistics and Applications in International Marketing, Murat Canıtez, 2009 |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Field Study | - | - |
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Listening | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 60 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Midterms | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 144 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 4,80 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 5 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P1 | P2 | P4 | P10 | P13 | P14 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Öğrenciler, küresel tedarik zinciri, yük taşımacılığı, çok modlu taşımacılık ve Incoterms gibi uluslararası lojistikle ilgili temel terim ve kavramları tanımlayabilecek ve tanımlayabilecektir. | 5 | - | - | - | - | - |
| O2 | Öğrenciler, küresel tedarik zinciri, yük taşımacılığı, çok modlu taşımacılık ve Incoterms gibi uluslararası lojistikle ilgili temel terim ve kavramları tanımlayabilecek ve tanımlayabilecektir. | - | 5 | - | - | - | - |
| O3 | Öğrenciler, küresel tedarik zincirlerinin verimliliğini ve etkinliğini optimize etmek için lojistik yönetimi tekniklerini uygulayabilecektir. | - | - | 5 | - | - | - |
| O4 | Öğrenciler gümrük düzenlemeleri, ticaret anlaşmaları ve jeopolitik olaylar gibi çeşitli faktörlerin uluslararası lojistik operasyonları üzerindeki etkisini analiz edebilecektir. | - | - | - | 5 | - | - |
| O5 | Öğrenciler, çeşitli gümrük uyum stratejileri ve politikalarının riskleri azaltma ve yasal ticaret uygulamalarını sağlama konusundaki etkinliğini değerlendirebileceklerdir. | - | - | - | - | 5 | - |
| O6 | Öğrenciler Öğrenciler, küresel tedarik zincirlerini yönetme ve müşteri taleplerini karşılamadaki etkinlikleri açısından farklı lojistik stratejilerini ve teknolojilerini değerlendirebileceklerdir. | - | - | - | - | - | 5 |
