UTIC408 Current Issues in International TradeIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs International Logistics and TransportationGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
International Logistics and Transportation
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: UTIC408
Course Name: Current Issues in International Trade
Course Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 6
Language of instruction: TR-EN
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Faculty Elective
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr.Öğr.Üyesi MUSTAFA TURHAN
Course Lecturer(s):
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: Magnifying effects; competition effects; effects of market distortion; agricultural products trade; commercial agreements; reduction of tariffs; Developing countries; investment policies; environmental goods and services; labeling in foreign trade; rules of trade; commercial liberalization.
Course Content: • The problems that may arise and arise in international trade are overcome.
• Designs models related to marketing, market finding and appropriate market orientation for the export of products or services.
• It creates positive results in terms of the competition in international trade.
• Uses the developments related to time and conditions in foreign trade transactions.
• Evaluate the reasons and processes of the emergence of current issues in foreign trade.
• Analyzes the relations of international trade agreements and ensures their execution.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) • Over comes the problems that may arise and arise in international trade.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) • Search models for marketing, market finding and appropriate market orientation for product or service exports
2) • It produces positive results from the conditions of competition in international trade.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
1) • Positive use of developments due to time and conditions in foreign trade transactions
Field Specific Competence
1) • Evaluates the causes and processes of current issues in foreign trade.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
1) • Ensures that agreements related to international trade are solved and executed.

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Provides information about the faculty. Explain the scope and content of the course. Introduces the methodology of the course application. Indicates the recognition and evaluation of students. Examines the course, explains the subjects related to the course, discusses the content of the course, explains the concept of foreign trade life, explains what the foreign trade companies mean. Giving reading list, The book is not dependent on the book.
2) How to create a region, country, or city orientation What are the causes and development of focus How to see and evaluate the focus effect Exercise application How the effect of the magnifying effect on international trade occurs. The book is not dependent on the book.
3) Measure the properties of commercial areas Estimating regional development dynamics Calculate the factors affecting development dynamics Analyzing variables forming the elements of influence labor How will the structure of the magnifier effect will create in regions Don't depend on the book
4) • To describe projections and lengths in international trade design. To understand how to find the design shape Identify areas of use and limiters for the design to be used Projection functions for foreign trade Reading list Don't depend on the book
5) International trade volume is evaluated. The output of goods and services to the countries of the world is analyzed. General forms of trade are determined. New theories of trade and national competitive advantage are explained. Causality relation is established. The place of developed and developing countries in world trade Giving reading list. The book is not dependent on the book.
6) To learn the conditions for trade, To increase the product quality, To know the social activities in the market Stable approaches to finding countries for foreign trade Giving reading list. The book is not dependent on the book.
7) Find variables inside and outside. Calculate the time change. Delaying delays and errors Find new variables through variables Dynamic models in finding countries for foreign trade Don't depend on the book
8) The effect of magnifying effect on international trade, how the structures of the magnifier effect will create in the regions, Projection functions for foreign trade, the place of advanced and developing countries in the world trade, static approaches to finding countries for foreign trade, dynamic models in finding countries for foreign trade are learned. MIDTERM EXAM none
9) To learn the types of conflict. To identify sources of conflict. To manage the conflict process. Using conflict results Conflict and management of companies in international trade Don't depend on the book
10) To learn Turkish agricultural policies To have information about product price and market policies. To know the foreign trade policies in agriculture, To understand the OECD agricultural policies. Trade in agricultural products and investment options Giving reading list. Don't depend on the book
11) To learn free trade agreements. To know customs union and EU preferential trade agreements. To understand the contribution of World Trade Organization to trade International trade agreements and investment evaluation Reading list
12) To learn development and changes in Turkish economy. To determine the reasons of Turkish firms' desire for international markets. Find possible risks and uncertainties. To analyze foreign market barriers and competition conditions. Difficulties in opening foreign markets in foreign trade Don't depend on the book
13) • Resource Utilization Support Fund, • The Customs Law on PPE not paid or incomplete • New application in TRT Band. • New regulation on invoice, • Accredited Obligation application, • New regulations in fuel warehouses, • New collateral application in warehouses, • Accredited Customs Brokerage (YGM) application in warehouses, • Economy of the duties of the Exporters' Associations regarding the internal processing regime • Learn about issues such as transfer to the Ministry Difficulties in customs and customs clearance The book is not dependent on the book.
14) The application of the learned subjects is explained. Human resources and real resources are harmonized. Explains the introduction of foreign trade components. Information and experience-based management functions are explained. Human resources regulation directed towards foreign trade To discuss the issues that arise in foreign trade companies with general repetition The book is not dependent on the book.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Dış Ticaret İşlemlerinin Yönetimi, Feridun Kaya, Beta yayıncılık, 2013.
References: 1. Dış Ticaret, İşlemler ve Uygulamalar, Prof. Dr. Çağatay Ünüsan, Doç. Dr. Murat Canıtez, Gazi Yayınları, 9. baskı, 2011.
2. Değişim Yönetimi, Azmi yalçın, Nobel Yayınevi, 2012.
3. Dış Ticaret İşlemleri Yönetimi, Yaser Gürsoy, Kida Yayınları, 2012.
4. İhracat ve İthalat İşlemleri, Erkut Onursal, Seçkin Yayınları, Ocak 2017.
5. Uluslararası Ticaret İşlemleri, Doç. Dr. Mehmet Melemen, Türkmen Kitapevi, Ekim 2016.
6. https://kms.kaysis.gov.tr/Home/Kurum/24308261?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1
7. Türkiye'de Dış Ticaret İşlemleri ve Uygulaması (Teoriden Pratiğe), Utku Utkulu , İsmail Aydemir , Ahmet Özken , Mutlu Yılmaz , Gazi Kitapevi, 2008.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Discloses basic knowledge of international logistics, including development process, new and determinative concepts, scientific methodology, theory and models of logistics discipline.
2) Uses appropriate tools and analytical techniques to collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data in relevant areas, interpret the results and suggest solutions.
3) Designs a logistics system that will support the business mission and objectives.
4) Identifies uncertainties in the logistics and supply chain processes and takes measures to mitigate risks.
5) Can discover and create entrepreneurial opportunities and experience to successfully build and develop self-employment.
6) Analyzes the complex and rapidly changing conditions, the dynamics of the national / international business world, the relevant international logistics and supply chain environment
7) Can translate and explain the contents of documents written in English related to the field.
8) Communicates in written and spoken English with people of different social backgrounds, has global competence in tracking and interpreting global dynamics in logistics and supply chain fields.
9) Can demonstrate personal, professional, social and work ethic standards, assesses the ethical dimensions of the various applications in relevant fields, and becomes aware of the importance of ethical behavior in the process of collecting value added.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Discloses basic knowledge of international logistics, including development process, new and determinative concepts, scientific methodology, theory and models of logistics discipline.
2) Uses appropriate tools and analytical techniques to collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data in relevant areas, interpret the results and suggest solutions.
3) Designs a logistics system that will support the business mission and objectives.
4) Identifies uncertainties in the logistics and supply chain processes and takes measures to mitigate risks.
5) Can discover and create entrepreneurial opportunities and experience to successfully build and develop self-employment.
6) Analyzes the complex and rapidly changing conditions, the dynamics of the national / international business world, the relevant international logistics and supply chain environment
7) Can translate and explain the contents of documents written in English related to the field.
8) Communicates in written and spoken English with people of different social backgrounds, has global competence in tracking and interpreting global dynamics in logistics and supply chain fields.
9) Can demonstrate personal, professional, social and work ethic standards, assesses the ethical dimensions of the various applications in relevant fields, and becomes aware of the importance of ethical behavior in the process of collecting value added.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Lesson
Reading
Q&A / Discussion

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Homework
Presentation

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 1 % 10
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 60
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 15 45
Study Hours Out of Class 15 90
Homework Assignments 4 8
Quizzes 1 2
Midterms 1 15
Final 1 17
Total Workload 177