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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01171001 | Geoeconomics in International Trade | 4 | Autumn | 7 | 3+0+0 | 4 | 4 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| 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) | Res. Asst. Gökçe Bahar GÜRBÜZER |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Res. Asst. Gökçe Bahar GÜRBÜZER | C-103 | [email protected] | 7610 | Thursday |
Course Content
Understanding geoeconomic concepts and theories, evaluating global power dynamics, examining the geoeconomic role of critical sectors, and tracking current geoeconomic events and trends to enable students to assess their impact on international trade. Developing students' analytical thinking and critical perspective.
Objectives of the Course
The Geoeconomics in International Trade course aims to provide students with an understanding of global economic relations and how they are shaped in the geopolitical context. The course focuses on analyzing the economic, political and strategic aspects of international trade, and aims to provide students with geoeconomic thinking and analysis skills. This course aims to help students gain a deeper understanding of the complexity and multidimensional nature of international trade, equipping them with a strategic and analytical perspective for their careers.
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. | 4 |
| 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. | 3 |
| P3 | To be able to make evaluations and express opinions on economic, administrative, financial and commercial issues. | 4 |
| 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 |
| 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. | 4 |
| 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. | 4 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | P.1.1 | 1 | |
| O2 | P.1.10 | 1 | |
| O3 | P.1.12 | 5 | |
| O4 | y understanding the legal framework of international trade, students evaluate the basic legal concepts and principles encountered in commercial relations at national and international levels and gain the competence to integrate this knowledge into current trade practices. | P.1.13 | 1 |
| O5 | P.2.3 | 1 | |
| O6 | P.2.7 | 1 | |
| O7 | P.3.5 | 1 | |
| O8 | P.3.6 | 1 | |
| O9 | Students will be able to explain the principles and processes involved in international trade and logistics, including the roles of various stakeholders and the importance of trade compliance. | P.3.8 | 1 |
| O10 | By learning various basic economic, administrative, financial and commercial concepts related to business science and examining these situations, students develop the ability to think critically and provide constructive suggestions on these issues. | P.3.1 | 1 |
| O11 | P.4.1 | 1 | |
| O12 | P.4.3 | 1 | |
| O13 | P.4.4 | 1 | |
| O14 | By analyzing the micro and macro actors involved in international trade and logistics processes and their activities, students gain the ability to evaluate the functioning and effectiveness of these processes. | P.4.1 | 1 |
| O15 | P.13.2 | 3 | |
| O16 | Students gain the competence to analyze the strategic elements of the organization they work in, such as purpose, target, mission, vision, target market and positioning, to offer improvement suggestions and create strategic plans on these issues. | P.14.1 | |
| ** 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 | Introduction and Basic Concepts |
| 2 | Geoeconomic Forces and Actors |
| 3 | Change in the Global Economic Balance of Power |
| 4 | Trade Wars and Tariffs |
| 5 | Regional Economic Integration and Geoeconomics |
| 6 | Global Supply Chains and Geoeconomics |
| 7 | Financial Markets and Geoeconomics |
| 8 | Midterm Exam |
| 9 | Geoeconomic Impacts of Technology and Innovation |
| 10 | Developing Countries and Geoeconomics |
| 11 | Energy, Climate Change and Geoeconomic Impacts |
| 12 | Future Trends of Geoeconomic |
| 13 | General Evaluation |
| 14 | Final Exam |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Geo-economics and Power Politics in the 21st Century The Revival of Economic Statecraft Edited By Mikael Wigell, Sören Scholvin, Mika Aaltola |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Field Study | - | - |
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Homework | 1 | 10 (%) |
| Presentation | 1 | 10 (%) |
| Projects | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Listening | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 30 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 50 (%) |
| 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 | 1 | 14 |
| Midterms | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 25 | 25 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 121 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 4,03 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 4 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P1 | P2 | P3 | P4 | P13 | P14 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Öğrenciler uluslararası ekonomideki karşılaştırmalı üstünlük, döviz kurları, ticaret dengeleri ve uluslararası sermaye akışları gibi temel kavramları tanımlayabilecek ve tanımlayabilecektir. | 4 | - | - | - | - | - |
| O2 | Öğrenciler, tedarik zinciri yönetimi, ihracat-ithalat prosedürleri, Incoterms ve nakliye taşımacılığı gibi uluslararası ticaret ve lojistikteki temel kavramları ve terminolojiyi tanımlayabilecek ve tanımlayabilecektir. | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O3 | Etkili iletişim stratejilerini belirlemek ve kültürel farklılıkların iletişim üzerindeki etkisini anlamak için iş iletişimi vaka çalışmalarını analiz edebilir. | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O4 | y understanding the legal framework of international trade, students evaluate the basic legal concepts and principles encountered in commercial relations at national and international levels and gain the competence to integrate this knowledge into current trade practices. | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O5 | Öğrenciler mikroekonomik teorileri ve modelleri gerçek dünyadaki durumlara ve politika konularına uygulayabileceklerdir. | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O6 | Öğrenciler, uluslararası ticareti nasıl düzenlediği ve ulusal çıkarları nasıl koruduğu da dahil olmak üzere gümrük mevzuatının temel ilke ve amaçlarını açıklayabilecektir. | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O7 | By learning various basic economic, administrative, financial and commercial concepts related to business science and examining these situations, students develop the ability to think critically and provide constructive suggestions on these issues. | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O8 | Öğrenciler makroekonomik kavram ve modelleri gerçek dünyadaki ekonomik sorunlara ve politika tartışmalarına uygulayabileceklerdir. | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O9 | Öğrenciler uluslararası ekonomi teorilerini gerçek dünyadaki durumlara ve güncel küresel ekonomik konulara uygulayabileceklerdir. | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O10 | Students will be able to explain the principles and processes involved in international trade and logistics, including the roles of various stakeholders and the importance of trade compliance. | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O11 | Öğrenciler fiyat kontrolleri, vergiler ve sübvansiyonlar da dahil olmak üzere piyasalara devlet müdahalesinin etkilerini analiz edebilecektir. | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O12 | By analyzing the micro and macro actors involved in international trade and logistics processes and their activities, students gain the ability to evaluate the functioning and effectiveness of these processes. | - | - | - | 5 | - | - |
| O13 | Öğrenciler ekonomik olay ve politikaların nedenlerini ve etkilerini anlamak için ekonomik verileri ve eğilimleri analiz edebilecektir. | - | - | - | 5 | - | - |
| O14 | Öğrenciler tarifeler, kotalar ve ticaret anlaşmaları gibi uluslararası ticaret politikalarının yerel ve küresel ekonomiler üzerindeki etkisini analiz edebilecektir. | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O15 | Öğrenciler gelecekteki ekonomik eğilimleri ve politika sonuçlarını tahmin etmek için kendi ekonomik modellerini ve senaryolarını geliştirip oluşturabileceklerdir. | - | - | - | - | 5 | - |
| O16 | Students gain the competence to analyze the strategic elements of the organization they work in, such as purpose, target, mission, vision, target market and positioning, to offer improvement suggestions and create strategic plans on these issues. | - | - | - | - | - | - |
