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Riverside Community College District
Integrated Course Outline of Record

Business 46


COURSE DESCRIPTION
46 International Business-Basics of Exporting Units: 3.00
 
Prerequisite: None.
 
An introduction to the current U.S. position in the global trade arena with an emphasis on the export concerns of the small U.S. firm. Includes export assessment, methods of export, resources of export advice, international market research methods, aspects of overseas selling practices, and export documentation and shipping. 54 hours lecture.
 
SHORT DESCRIPTION FOR CLASS SCHEDULE
Examines methods of exporting, international market research, global business practices, export licensing, documentation and shipping.
 
ADVISORY ENTRY SKILLS
None.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
 Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:

1.   Identify, pose and solve problems typical of small potential or
      existing exporters

2.   Develop an overview of roles and functions of the various
      occupations involved with Exporting

3.   Apply principles of exporting in implementing planned courses of
      action aimed at assisting small firms in recognizing and pursuing
      their export potential

4.   Identify contemporary issues through the use of case studies in
      cooperation with local firms
 
COURSE CONTENT
  TOPICS
 

1.   Overview of current U.S. Global Trade Position
2.   The U.S. Trade Deficit and Closing the Trade Gap
3.   What is Exporting
4.   Indirect and Direct Exporting Methods
5.   Assessing Export Potential of Product/Company
6.   Export Planning Process and the Export Decision
7.   Export Advise (resources)
8.   Methods of International Marketing
9.   Global Marketing Resources
10.  Product Adaptations
11.  Making International Contacts
12.  Global Travel Preparations and Considerations
13.  Cultural Differences Affecting Global Trade Practices
14.  Major Sources of Export Financing
15.  The Letter of Credit
16.  Export Administration and Regulation Requirements
17.  Export Licensing and Controls
18.  Export Documentation
19.  Freight Forwarders (shipping, packing and export insurance
20.  Introduction to International Trade
21.  Risks and Rewards of International Trade
22.  Profitable and Successful Transaction Process
23.  Negotiation Process
24.  Setting Up Own Import/Export Business
25.  Process of Exporting from the United States
26.  Process of Importing into the United States
27.  Documentation
28.  Customs Laws and Regulations
29.  Import/Export Business with Americas
30.  Import/Export Business with Europe
31.  Import/Export Business with Asia
32.  Import/Export Business with Africa
 
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
 Methods of instruction used to achieve student learning outcomes may include, but are not limited to:

  • Presentation of lectures and discussions on the planned courses of action aimed at assisting small firms with requirements for
    exporting, in order for students to understand how to recognize
    and pursue export potential
  • Cooperative/collaborative learning tasks and activities designed to assist students to understand roles and functions of the various occupations involved with exporting
  • Participatory discussions in order for students to identify, pose and solve problems typical of small potential or existing exporters
  • Case studies in cooperation with local firms, in order for students to understand contemporary issues of exporting
  • Guest speakers to allow students to interact with exporters or
    professionals involved in exporting functions
  • Instruction may take the form of online, hybrid, TV or other
    distance learning format
 
METHODS OF EVALUATION
 Students will be evaluated for progress in and/or mastery of learning outcomes by methods of evaluation which may include, but are not limited to:

  • The writing/presentation of case study analyses demonstrating understanding of contemporary issues of exporting
  • Individual and group assignments designed to demonstrate successful understanding and application of planned courses of action in recognizing and pursuing export potential
  • Class discussions designed to evaluate students’ understanding of the problems typical of small potential or existing exporters
  • Collaborative class activities to demonstrate students’ understanding of roles and funcations of the various occupations involved with exporting
  • Quizzes/examinations designed to assess students’ ability to recall, critically analyze and apply key concepts and course content
  • Participation as required by instructor to ensure progress in mastering the course content and involvement in collaborative learning projects
ASSIGNMENTS

Required Reading Assignments


Required Writing Assignments


Other Outside-of-Class Assignments
 
COURSE MATERIALS
 All materials used in this course will be periodically reviewed to ensure that they are appropriate for college level instruction. Possible texts include:

  • Nelson, Carl A.. Import Export. 3rd ed. McGraw-Hill, 2000.
  • Zodl, Joseph A.. Export Import. 3rd ed. Betterway Books, 2002.
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