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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03630203 | International Logistics | 2025 | Autumn | 3 | 3+0+0 | 5 | 5 |
| 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) | 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 10.00 |
Course Content
This course covers key concepts, principles, intermediary organizations, warehouses and storage facilities, bills of lading, and terms of delivery within the international logistics ecosystem.
Objectives of the Course
The aim of the course is to ensure that logistics contribute to the creation of business strategies and the success of logistics processes.
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. | 4 |
| P9 | It manages export-import operations, payment methods, and delivery terms in an integrated manner throughout the foreign trade process. | 2 |
| P3 | He/She knows and applies international transportation and logistics operations. | 5 |
| P10 | It plans and implements transportation modes, warehousing and inventory management, and supply chain activities in international logistics processes. | 5 |
| P16 | It integrates risk management approaches into processes in foreign trade. | 3 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | It defines the basic concepts of international logistics and supply chain management, as well as how they function within the global trade network and their importance. | P.3.2 | 1 |
| O2 | Understands the economic actors in the international logistics ecosystem and their importance. | P.3.3 | 1 |
| O3 | Prepares the basic logistics documents used in international transportation in accordance with operational procedures and international regulations. | P.3.4 | 1 |
| O4 | It analyzes the parties' responsibilities for risk and costs in accordance with current rules governing terms of delivery. | P.3.5 | 1 |
| O5 | This document explains the theoretical principles of packaging, warehousing, and insurance, which form the basis of physical and legal processes in international logistics, and their roles in operational risk management. | P.10.5 | 1 |
| O6 | This study compares, within a theoretical framework, the structural characteristics, rules, and advantages/disadvantages of the main transportation modes used in global trade. | P.10.6 | 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 Components of International Logistics |
| 2 | Distribution Concept and Content |
| 3 | Basic Elements of the International Logistics System |
| 4 | Freight Forwarder Concept and Content |
| 5 | Transportation and Carrier Companies in International Logistics |
| 6 | Packaging and Packaging in International Logistics |
| 7 | Warehouse, Shed and Storage |
| 8 | Customs Brokers, Export Marketing and Import Sourcing |
| 9 | Insurance in International Logistics |
| 10 | Delivery Methods in International Transportation |
| 11 | International Maritime Transportation of Goods |
| 12 | International Rail Transportation of Goods |
| 13 | International Road Goods Transportation |
| 14 | International Air Freight Transportation |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Logistics and Applications in International Marketing |
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 | 4 | 56 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Midterms | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| 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: | 152 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 5,07 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 5 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P3 | P10 |
|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | It defines the basic concepts of international logistics and supply chain management, as well as how they function within the global trade network and their importance. | 5 | 3 |
| O2 | Understands the economic actors in the international logistics ecosystem and their importance. | 5 | 5 |
| O3 | Prepares the basic logistics documents used in international transportation in accordance with operational procedures and international regulations. | 5 | 5 |
| O4 | It analyzes the parties' responsibilities for risk and costs in accordance with current rules governing terms of delivery. | 3 | 5 |
| O5 | This document explains the theoretical principles of packaging, warehousing, and insurance, which form the basis of physical and legal processes in international logistics, and their roles in operational risk management. | 2 | 5 |
| O6 | This study compares, within a theoretical framework, the structural characteristics, rules, and advantages/disadvantages of the main transportation modes used in global trade. | 5 | 5 |
