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BUSN 188 - Importing and Exporting

5 Credits
The history and importance of importing and exporting to global business . This course is a skill building course for those new to international trade which includes the logistics of importing and exporting, international transportation and customs procedures, major concepts and terminology. After completion of the course, students have the option of sitting for the IIEI Certified Exporter Exam.

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Designed to Serve Students in the International Business & Trade and General Business degree programs, as well as students in other professional technical programs. Small Business professionals seeking international trade training
Active Date 2011-02-17

Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 35
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
1. Brief history of import and export 2. Importance of trade 3. Finding a source of supply and/or international customers 4. International Market Research 5. Import-export terminology 6. International Banking 7. Modes of transportation 8. Customs broker and Freight Forwarders 9. International Pricing 10. Claims, damages 11. Distribution (port of entry to consumer)

Student Learning Outcomes
Explain the importance of trade to the economy of the US and Washington State

Communicate effectively using import-export terminology

Locate, organize, and summarize international market data using a variety of resources

Calculate international pricing options to include the use of Incoterms and foreign exchange.

identify and evaluate potential domestic markets, financing and modes of transportation.

Identify career opportunities in the field of international trade

Identify and evaluate products that are economically, demographically and culturally appropriate for various international and domestic markets

Locate and Complete trade documentation used in international transactions


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