BUSN 105 - Introduction to Logistics

5 Credits

Study of the functions and characteristics of transportation companies, air, railroad, sea, truck carriers; advantages and limitations of each form of transportation; major aspects of international transportation, import and export; the role of these transportation companies to the U.S. and world economies; domestic and international cargo documentation including classification, pricing and settlement methods, tariffs and regulations, payment options, Incoterms and laws and regulations; geography; and exploration of employment and career opportunities.

Fees

Quarters Typically Offered
Summer Online

Winter Online

Designed to Serve Students pursing employment in the area of international trade and those pursuing and A.A.S. degree in International Business
Active Date 20170622T08:34:56

Grading System Decimal Grade
Variable Credit Yes
Class Limit 30
Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
*Terminology
*Cargo classification
*Carriers
*Terms of Sale
*Tariff rules
*Tariff calculations
*Math
*Terms of Payment
*Documentation
*Geography
*Trade Regulation
*Insurance and Claims

Student Learning Outcomes
Assess the scope and breadth of the trade and logistics industry in our region and nationwide

Communicate orally and in writing using appropriate industry terminology

Locate and use industry specific resources to answer questions and inform decision making

Produce standard industry documents related to the transportation of cargo

Accurately perform calculations related to the trade and logistics of cargo