International Logistics and Legislation (5 op)

Arviointiasteikko

H-5

Tavoitteet

You are able to take into account in international trade: 1) the legislative treaties and laws which set frames for transactions in international business 2) business legislation, especially Competition laws in European Union. You are able: 1) to plan, organise and control import/export operations, such as transportation, inventory maintenance, order processing, purchasing, warehousing, material handling, customer service and product standard.

Sisältö

- Sources of law in international business transactions, settlement of disputes, EU competition law
- Supply-chain management
- Different modes of transportation in import/export
- Shipping terms
- Cargo insurance
- Export and import transportation documents
- Customs clearance
- Banking and financial arrangements

Aika ja paikka

Lessons will be both online and contact lessons.

Oppimateriaalit

Teachers' materials and available literature and online sources.

Opetusmenetelmät

The course is divided into two parts: the first part is is concentrating in supply chain management and international logistics activities. The second part is dealing with the legal grounds and documentations of international trade.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

Student workload is 135 h in total, 5 cr.