Foreign trade
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Trade and Industry Vocational School
Programme of Foreign trade
Course Details
Trade and Industry Vocational School
Programme of Foreign trade
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03620106 | Foreign Trade Operations | 2025 | Spring | 2 | 3+0+0 | 6 | 6 |
| Course Type | Compulsory |
| Course Cycle | Associate (Short Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 5 / QF-EHEA: Short Cycle / EQF-LLL: Level 5) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | - |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | There are no prerequisites other than course registration criteria. |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Asst. Prof. Muhammet Mustafa AKKAN |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asst. Prof. Muhammet Mustafa AKKAN | C-131 | [email protected] | 7867 | Monday 11.00 |
Course Content
This course covers concepts and topics related to foreign trade, procedures for export and import transactions, payment methods used in foreign trade, documents used in foreign trade, and organizations that play a key role in international trade.
Objectives of the Course
The purpose of the course is to teach students the fundamental dynamics and processes of foreign trade and, in doing so, to highlight the importance and contribution of foreign trade at the firm and national levels.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | X |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| P4 | It organizes and controls the documents and documentation used in foreign trade. | 5 |
| P2 | It carries out basic activities in foreign trade and customs clearance procedures. | 5 |
| P9 | It manages export-import operations, payment methods, and delivery terms in an integrated manner throughout the foreign trade process. | 5 |
| P5 | They interpret foreign trade legislation and apply it to transaction processes. | 4 |
| P3 | He/She knows and applies international transportation and logistics operations. | 2 |
| P16 | It integrates risk management approaches into processes in foreign trade. | 2 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Prepares the basic commercial and shipping documents required for a foreign trade transaction. | P.4.3 | 1 |
| O2 | Defines the basic concepts, parties, and operational workflow in foreign trade. | P.2.6 | 1 |
| O3 | It oversees the implementation procedures and legal requirements of export and import regulations. | P.9.7 | 1 |
| O4 | Evaluates and implements various foreign trade payment methods in terms of operational risks. | P.9.6 | 1 |
| O5 | It explains the fundamental principles of Turkish customs legislation and the operational structure of the customs administration. | P.5.1 | 1 |
| O6 | It analyzes the parties' responsibilities for risk and costs in accordance with current rules governing terms of delivery. | P.3.5 | 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 | Course Overview and Introduction to the Foreign Trade Process |
| 2 | Foreign Trade, International Trade, International Marketing Concepts and Contents |
| 3 | The Concept of Export and the Basic Principles of Export |
| 4 | Export Process |
| 5 | Types of Exports |
| 6 | Export Operations and Documentation |
| 7 | Process of Import |
| 8 | Import Operations and Documentation |
| 9 | Types of Import |
| 10 | Methods of Payment in Foreign Trade |
| 11 | Analysis of Cash on Delivery and Cash in Advance Payment Methods |
| 12 | Analysis of Documentary Payment and Letter of Credit Payment Methods |
| 13 | Letter of Credit Payment Method |
| 14 | The Importance of Delivery Methods in the Payment Method Selection and Pricing Process |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Foreign Trade Transactions |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| 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 | 2 | 28 |
| Midterms | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 3 | 5 | 15 |
| 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 | 70 | 70 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 185 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 6,17 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 6 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P2 | P3 | P4 | P5 | P9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Defines the basic concepts, parties, and operational workflow in foreign trade. | 5 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| O2 | It analyzes the parties' responsibilities for risk and costs in accordance with current rules governing terms of delivery. | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| O3 | Prepares the basic commercial and shipping documents required for a foreign trade transaction. | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 |
| O4 | It explains the fundamental principles of Turkish customs legislation and the operational structure of the customs administration. | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
| O5 | Evaluates and implements various foreign trade payment methods in terms of operational risks. | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| O6 | It oversees the implementation procedures and legal requirements of export and import regulations. | 3 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 5 |