BUSN 105 - Introduction to Logistics

4 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
Spring 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 20220308T16:47:00

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 30
Contact Hours: Lecture 44
Total Contact Hours 44
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
PLA Eligible 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
Explain the scope and breadth of the trade and logistics industry in our region and nationwide

Produce correct standard industry documents required for select cargo transport situations

Using appropriate industry terminology, formulate accurate solutions in response to hypothetical trade and logistics scenarios, based on logical decision-making and industry-specific resources

Accurately perform calculations for hypothetical scenarios involving trade and logistics of cargo