IBM554 - INTERNATIONAL TRADE FRAMEWORK

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UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA
Course Name (English) INTERNATIONAL TRADE FRAMEWORK
Course Code IBM554
MQF Credit 4
Course Description International trade which is also termed as foreign trade is an important contributor to the economic development of a country. Therefore, it is crucial for students to know and understand how international trade is carried out. Knowledge in this area would provide added value to the students how firm does its international trade. Thus, this course aims to expose students to the framework of procedures that underlies the international trade. Since export-import has significance influence in international trade, the course will emphasize on the export-import procedures, documents required as well as the current issues/challenges related to the topic.
Transferable Skills Ethically and Socially Sensitive - Demonstrate practical and contemporary knowledge of relevant professional, ethical and legal frameworks.
Teaching Methodologies Lectures, Inquiry-based Learning, Field Trip, Case Study, Discussion, Presentation
CLO
CLO1 Analyse the growing significance of international trade activities and the elements involved in performing the international trade transactions. (PLO 2)
CLO2 Demonstrate good practices and professionalism throughout the international trade transactions framework, from point of origin to the point of destination. (PLO 11)
CLO3 Discuss current issues, and challenges in real international trade transactions across the world. (PLO 3)
Pre-Requisite Courses No course recommendations
Reading List
Recommended Text
  • Justin Paul and Rajiv Asekar 2013, Import Export Management, 2 Ed., Oxford University Press [ISBN: 978-0-19-8089]
  • Gerald Albaum and Edwin Duerr 2011, International Marketing and Export Management, 7 Ed., Pearson [ISBN: 978-0-273-743]
  • Alan Branch 2006, Export Practice and Management, 5 Ed., Thomson Learning [ISBN: 978-1-84480-0]
Article/Paper ListThis Course does not have any article/paper resources
Other References
  • Book Donna L. Bade 2015, Export/Import Procedures and Documentation (5th Ed.) , American Management Association (AMACOM), USA
  • Book U.S Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration 2011, Basic Guide to Exporting: The Official Government Resource for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses. , (10th Edition), Washington D.C.
  • Book Katzman, J. 2011, Basic Guide to Exporting, Skyshore Publishing Inc. (11th Edition)
  • Book Thomas E. Johnson and Donna L. Bade. 2010, Export/Import Procedures and Documentation , American Management Association (AMACOM), USA
  • Book Nelson, A. Carl. 2008, Import Export: How to Get Started in International Trade , McGraw-Hill (3rd. Edition)
  • Book Cook, Thomas. A. 2001, The Ultimate Guide to Export Management, American Management Association (AMACOM)