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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03630202 | Customs Regime and Operations | 2026 | Spring | 2 | 2+1+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 | yok |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Lect. Müşerref ARIK |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | Lect. Müşerref ARIK |
Course Content
The objective of this course is to provide students with basic knowledge of customs regimes and customs clearance processes, to familiarize them with the customs documents used in foreign trade transactions, and to help them develop the skills to prepare and file customs declarations in accordance with customs regulations. The course specifically aims to develop students'ability to analyze and implement customs procedures through the study of in-bond processing regime applications and case studies.
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to teach the basic laws within the scope of customs legislation.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| P4 | It organizes and controls the documents and documentation used in foreign trade. | 2 |
| P2 | It carries out basic activities in foreign trade and customs clearance procedures. | 5 |
| P5 | They interpret foreign trade legislation and apply it to transaction processes. | 5 |
| P13 | He/She knows the basic characteristics of the fundamental concepts and institutions of law. | 1 |
| P3 | He/She knows and applies international transportation and logistics operations. | 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 | |
| O2 | It develops monograph solutions within the scope of DİR. | P.4.2 | 1 |
| O3 | It analyzes the process of preparing a customs declaration. | P.4.1 | 1 |
| O4 | Analyzes customs declarations, customs documents, and foreign trade procedures through practical application. | P.2.2 | 1 |
| O5 | Prepares the basic commercial and shipping documents required for a foreign trade transaction. | P.2.3 | 1 |
| O6 | It evaluates the fundamental characteristics of customs regimes and the implementation processes of economically effective customs regimes. | P.2.4 | 1 |
| O7 | Observes foreign trade and customs clearance activities in a work setting, participates in the implementation processes, and applies their professional knowledge and skills. | P.2.5 | 1 |
| O8 | Defines the basic concepts, parties, and operational workflow in foreign trade. | P.2.6 | 1 |
| O9 | It oversees the implementation procedures and legal requirements of export and import regulations. | P.2.1 | 1 |
| O10 | It oversees the implementation procedures and legal requirements of export and import regulations. | P.9.7 | |
| O11 | Defines the basic concepts, parties, and operational workflow in foreign trade. | P.9.1 | |
| O12 | Interprets customs regulations, economically effective customs regimes, and foreign trade regulations, and applies them to operational processes. | P.5.3 | 1 |
| O13 | It analyzes and evaluates the implementation processes of the in-bond processing, out-of-bond processing, bonded warehouse, and temporary import regimes. | P.5.2 | 1 |
| O14 | Analyzes customs declaration preparation processes and DIR applications in accordance with the regulations. | P.5.4 | 1 |
| O15 | It explains the fundamental principles of Turkish customs legislation and the operational structure of the customs administration. | P.5.1 | 1 |
| O16 | It explains the fundamental principles of Turkish customs legislation and the operational structure of the customs administration. | P.13.6 | 1 |
| O17 | It analyzes the parties' responsibilities for risk and costs in accordance with current rules governing terms of delivery. | P.3.5 | 1 |
| O18 | Prepares the basic commercial and shipping documents required for a foreign trade transaction. | P.3.6 | 1 |
| O19 | It analyzes the parties' responsibilities for risk and costs in accordance with current rules governing terms of delivery. | P.10.4 | |
| ** 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 Customs Regulations |
| 2 | The Concept of Customs Regimes and Customs Procedures in Foreign Trade |
| 3 | Regime for the entry of goods into free circulation |
| 4 | Export Regulations and Export Customs Procedures |
| 5 | Transit Regime and Transit Procedures |
| 6 | Bonded Warehouse Regime and Bonded Warehouse Practices |
| 7 | Assessment of Other Customs Regimes and Regulations |
| 8 | Midterm Exam |
| 9 | Inward Processing Regime (IPR) and Implementation Guidelines |
| 10 | Offshore Processing Regime and Implementation Guidelines |
| 11 | Temporary Import Regime, Processing Regime Under Customs Control |
| 12 | Customs declaration and customs documents |
| 13 | Monograph solutions and declaration practices under the DIR |
| 14 | Final Exam |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Customs Regimes and Practices |
| Customs Regulations |
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) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 | 40 |
| 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 | 1 | 60 | 60 |
| Final Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 142 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 4,73 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 5 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P2 | P3 | P4 | P5 | P9 | P10 | P13 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | It oversees the implementation procedures and legal requirements of export and import regulations. | 5 | - | - | - | 3 | - | - |
| O2 | Analyzes customs declarations, customs documents, and foreign trade procedures through practical application. | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O3 | Prepares the basic commercial and shipping documents required for a foreign trade transaction. | 5 | 3 | 5 | - | - | - | - |
| O4 | It evaluates the fundamental characteristics of customs regimes and the implementation processes of economically effective customs regimes. | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O5 | Observes foreign trade and customs clearance activities in a work setting, participates in the implementation processes, and applies their professional knowledge and skills. | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O6 | Defines the basic concepts, parties, and operational workflow in foreign trade. | 5 | - | - | - | 3 | - | - |
| O7 | It analyzes the parties' responsibilities for risk and costs in accordance with current rules governing terms of delivery. | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - |
| O8 | Prepares the basic commercial and shipping documents required for a foreign trade transaction. | 5 | 4 | - | - | - | 2 | - |
| O9 | It analyzes the process of preparing a customs declaration. | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O10 | It develops monograph solutions within the scope of DİR. | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O11 | Prepares the basic commercial and shipping documents required for a foreign trade transaction. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O12 | It explains the fundamental principles of Turkish customs legislation and the operational structure of the customs administration. | - | - | - | 5 | - | - | 3 |
| O13 | It analyzes and evaluates the implementation processes of the in-bond processing, out-of-bond processing, bonded warehouse, and temporary import regimes. | - | - | - | 5 | - | - | - |
| O14 | Interprets customs regulations, economically effective customs regimes, and foreign trade regulations, and applies them to operational processes. | - | - | - | 5 | - | - | - |
| O15 | Analyzes customs declaration preparation processes and DIR applications in accordance with the regulations. | - | - | - | 5 | - | - | - |
| O16 | Defines the basic concepts, parties, and operational workflow in foreign trade. | - | - | - | - | 5 | - | - |
| O17 | It oversees the implementation procedures and legal requirements of export and import regulations. | 5 | - | - | - | 4 | - | - |
| O18 | It analyzes the parties' responsibilities for risk and costs in accordance with current rules governing terms of delivery. | - | 2 | - | - | - | 2 | - |
| O19 | It explains the fundamental principles of Turkish customs legislation and the operational structure of the customs administration. | - | - | - | 4 | - | - | 3 |
