SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE

Course Code	Course Name	Year	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
50413METUZ-DIT0011	International Trade Operations I	1	Fall	2	0	2	5

Course Type :	Compulsory
Cycle:	Associate      TQF-HE:5. Master`s Degree      QF-EHEA:Short Cycle      EQF-LLL:5. Master`s Degree
Language of Instruction:	Turkish
Prerequisities and Co-requisities:	N/A
Mode of Delivery:	E-Learning
Name of Coordinator:	Instructor PERVİN AHU ÇERÇİ
Dersin Öğretim Eleman(lar)ı:	Instructor PERVİN AHU ÇERÇİ Dr. Öğr. Üyesi NESLİHAN BALCI VAROL
Dersin Kategorisi:	Programme Specific

SECTION II: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

Course Objectives & Content

Course Objectives:

The aim of this course is to create understanding on the concepts of basic foreign trade operations and to earn the ability to put in practice the foreign trade operations.

Course Content:

In the scope of this course; all the documents and certificates used in a foreign trade operation, such as the commercial documents, transportation documents, movement and insurance certificates, are instructed with their samples. The INCOTERMS, which are one of the main subject in international trade and the payment terms are also explained. In the end of the semester, the practical examples are given in order to make students understand the import and export operation process.

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) are those describing the knowledge, skills and competencies that students are expected to achieve upon successful completion of the course. In this context, Course Learning Outcomes defined for this course unit are as follows:

Knowledge (Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)

1) Concepts about International Trade are known.

2) Institutions of International Trade are known.

3) Documents used in International Trade are known.

4) International Commercial Terms are known and International Trade Operations are interpreted within their framework.

5) Payment Methods in International Trade are known.

Skills (Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)

1) Can comment on the types of delivery and payment methods used in international trade.

Competences (Described as "Ability of the learner to apply knowledge and skills autonomously with responsibility", "Learning to learn"," Communication and social" and "Field specific" competences.)

1) Students taking this course gain the ability to show what they have learned by preparing presentations on foreign trade transactions.

Weekly Course Schedule

Week	Subject	Materials Sharing *
		Related Preparation	Further Study
1)	Introuction Basic Concepts of International Trade
2)	Documents used in International Trade
3)	Transportation Documents used in Internatonal Trade
4)	Circulation Papers used in International Trade
5)	Other Documents used in Internaational Trade
6)	International Trade Delivery Terms Description of INCOTERMS
7)	INCOTERMS used for all mode of Transportation
8)	Midterm Exam
9)	INCOTERMS used for Sea and Inland Transportation.
10)	Payment Methods used in International Trade General View Payment in Advance
11)	Payment Methods in International Trade Cash Against Goods
12)	Payment Methods in International Trade Cash Against Documents
13)	Payment Methods in International Trade Bank Acceptance
14)	Payment Methods in International Trade Letter of Credit

*These fields provides students with course materials for their pre- and further study before and after the course delivered.

Recommended or Required Reading & Other Learning Resources/Tools

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Çeşitli makaleler - Articles
References:	Dış Ticaret İşlemleri Yönetimi - Yaser GÜRSOY Dış Ticaret İşlemleri Yönetimi - Ferudun KAYA Dış Ticaret İşlemleri Yönetimi - Kenan ÇELİK, Cemalettin KALAYCI, Ali R. SANDALCILAR Dış Ticaret İşlemleri - Selminaz ADIGÜZEL, M.Ragıp GÖRGÜN Dış Ticaret İşlemleri - Kahraman ARSLAN

SECTION III: RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COURSE UNIT AND COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)

(The matrix below shows how the course learning outcomes (CLOs) associates with programme learning outcomes (both KPLOs & SPLOs) and, if exist, the level of quantitative contribution to them.)

Relationship Between CLOs & PLOs

(KPLOs and SPLOs are the abbreviations for Key & Sub- Programme Learning Outcomes, respectively. )

CLOs/PLOs	KPLO 1				KPLO 2					KPLO 3						KPLO 4				KPLO 5
	1	2	3	4	1	2	3	4	5	1	2	3	4	5	6	1	2	3	4	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9
CLO1
CLO2
CLO3
CLO4
CLO5
CLO6
CLO7

Level of Contribution of the Course to PLOs

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Programme Learning Outcomes	Contribution Level (from 1 to 5)
1)	Explain the basic, theoretical and practical information about foreign trade operations.	5
	1.1 Explains the theoretical and practical knowledge of international trade and international economics.	5
	1.2 List the basic functions and principles of foreign trade in import and export dimension and describe business processes.	5
	1.3 List the delivery and payment methods used in foreign trade.	5
	1.4 Explain free zones and foreign trade incentives and practices with examples.	5
2)	Analyze the necessary information to follow international economic, political, cultural, social, legal and financial conjuncture.
	2.1 Recall foreign trade legislation, customs legislation and other relevant legislation that form the legal framework of foreign trade.
	2.2 Interprets knowledge and skills about basic knowledge and computer applications in finance and accounting.
	2.3 Explain the basic principles and elements of commercial law.
	2.4 Adapts international finance and accounting operations to operational activities.
	2.5 Interprets Turkey's economy and information about the world economy.
3)	Uses the administrative information required by international trade, logistics and customs procedures
	3.1 Explain logistics and procurement processes.
	3.2 Describe the application principles of customs clearance procedures and list the document preparation business processes.
	3.3 Explains the basic, theoretical, practical and current knowledge in the field of business management.
	3.4 Remember e-commerce, marketing and direct sales processes.
	3.5 Explain the functions and processes of international marketing.
	3.6 Relate basic business functions and business processes.
4)	Applies the theoretical knowledge learned in business life for a semester.
	4.1 Experiences all processes in business life.
	4.2 Takes part in activities related to the field of education in a business operating in the field.
	4.3 Questions the application with theoretical knowledge.
	4.4 Compiles the knowledge and experience gained in the field.
5)	Acquires the competencies defined as the institutional outcomes of Beykoz University on the basic level, inline with the expectations of business world and the society
	5.1 Acquires competency of analyzing and solving the problems.
	5.2 Has awareness for ethical and social responsibility.
	5.3 Takes responsibility as a team member in works and operations of his/her field.
	5.4 Is aware of written, verbal communication and interaction.
	5.5 Follows the developments of advanced technology and digital transformation.
	5.6 Acquires the awareness for lifelong learning
	5.7 Has awareness about citizenship competency.
	5.8 Evaluates the developments of his/her field with the understanding of an entrepreneur.
	5.9 Acquires communication in a Foreign Language (English) competence defined on the level of at least A2 in European Language Portfolio. (In programs whose medium of instruction is English, on the level of B1).

SECTION IV: TEACHING-LEARNING & ASSESMENT-EVALUATION METHODS OF THE COURSE

Teaching & Learning Methods of the Course

(All teaching and learning methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)

Teaching and Learning Methods defined at the Programme Level	Teaching and Learning Methods Defined for the Course
Lectures
Discussion
Case Study
Problem Solving
Demonstration
Views
Laboratory
Reading
Homework
Project Preparation
Thesis Preparation
Peer Education
Seminar
Technical Visit
Course Conference
Brain Storming
Questions Answers
Individual and Group Work
Role Playing-Animation-Improvisation
Active Participation in Class

Assessment & Evaluation Methods of the Course

(All assessment and evaluation methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)

Aassessment and evaluation Methods defined at the Programme Level	Assessment and Evaluation Methods defined for the Course
Midterm
Presentation
Final Exam
Quiz
Report Evaluation
Homework Evaluation
Oral Exam
Thesis Defense
Jury Evaluation
Practice Exam
Evaluation of Implementation Training in the Workplace
Active Participation in Class
Participation in Discussions

Relationship Between CLOs & Teaching-Learning, Assesment-Evaluation Methods of the Course

(The matrix below shows the teaching-learning and assessment-evaluation methods designated for the course unit in relation to the course learning outcomes.)

Contribution of Assesment & Evalution Activities to Final Grade of the Course

Measurement and Evaluation Methods	# of practice per semester	Level of Contribution
Quizzes	2	% 10.00
Midterms	1	% 40.00
Semester Final Exam	1	% 50.00
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
Total		% 100

SECTION V: WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED FOR THE COURSE

WORKLOAD OF TEACHING & LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Teaching & Learning Activities	# of Activities per semester	Duration (hour)	Total Workload
Course	14	2	28
Laboratory	0	0	0
Application	0	0	0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)	0	0	0
Field Work	0	0	0
Study Hours Out of Class	14	1	14
Presentations / Seminar	0	0	0
Project	1	6	6
Homework Assignments	0	0	0
Total Workload of Teaching & Learning Activities	-	-	48
WORKLOAD OF ASSESMENT & EVALUATION ACTIVITIES
Assesment & Evaluation Activities	# of Activities per semester	Duration (hour)	Total Workload
Quizzes	2	2	4
Midterms	1	8	8
Semester Final Exam	1	17	17
Total Workload of Assesment & Evaluation Activities	-	-	29
TOTAL WORKLOAD (Teaching & Learning + Assesment & Evaluation Activities)			77
ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE (Total Workload/25.5 h)			5