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ALSEM: International Business/134433/3342/2425/1/13
Study guide

ALSEM: International Business/1

34433/3342/2425/1/13
Academic year 2024-25
Is found in:
  • International programmes Business and Law, programme stage 3
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 3 credits
Teaching staff: De Backer Hans, Vleck Luc
Languages: English
Scheduled for: Module 1
This course unit is marked out of 20 (rounded to an integer).
Possible deadlines for learning account: 15.10.2024 ()
Re-sit exam: is possible.
Possibility of deliberation: This course unit is eligible for deliberation according to the criteria as determined by the degree programme you are enrolled in.

Short description

The purpose of this course is to give a comprehensive overview of the main concepts related to international business processes (i.e. incoterms, documentary credit, customs formalities, etc.). More specifically, this course should allow students to understand the daily practice of an international business (including the use/interpretation of the various international trade documents), which will eventually support the management trainee/professional bachelor in fulfilling her/his tasks in an international business environment.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Educational organisation (text)

Lecturing (using PPT’s and a textbook); case study-approach.
Textbook: Guillermo, C. J. (2012). ICC Guide to Export/Import. Global Standards for International Trade. Fourth edition. Paris: International Chamber of Commerce.

Learning outcomes (list)

1.1 You search, collect and archive classical and digital information.
The student looks up documents and tools related to international trade, including in the handbook of the International Chamber of Commerce.
2.1 You evaluate your own actions and thinking, those of others, and your environment.
The student understands that international trade involves additional opportunities and difficulties compared to national trade.
3.3 You perform coordinating duties within the organization.
The student performs and organizes coordinating tasks within an international company.
4.3 You think innovatively and creatively and make suggestions to address problems.
The student solves and discusses various cases.
6.2 You organize and implement administrative and organizational procedures.
The student carries out administrative and/or organizational procedures within an international company.
7.0 You efficiently complete assignments within deadlines and budgets and work in a solution-oriented manner toward a result.
The student works solution oriented within an international company.
8.1 You demonstrate an active attitude toward professional development.
The student understands the context of international business and develops himself.
9.2 You conduct internal and external communication both written and oral with an eye for cross-cultural nuances.
The student communicates internally and externally in English about international business.
10.4 You will coordinate administration and plan the distribution of work.
The student plans the administration in the context of import and export.
11.1 You will build a network and maintain your contacts in a professional manner.
The student lists the most important international trade institutions and instruments and explains them.
12.2 You adopt a service-oriented and customer-oriented attitude.
The student engages in customer-oriented work (e.g., with an international forwarder or shipping agent).
13.2 You understand the importance of legal procedures and legislation.
The student is able to explain the most important provisions of intellectual property law.
The student explains and is able to apply the basic principles of VAT and customs.
The student applies the main provisions related to the drafting of international contracts of sale, distribution and agency.
13.4 You will process, analyze and report business results, commercial, financial and personnel data.
The student lists the incoterms and can apply them.
The student knows the basic techniques to limit/neutralize exchange rate risks (e.g. option contracts related to currencies).
The student lists the various aspects of international payment techniques (in particular documentary credit) and can explain them.
The student lists the various documents used in trade with EU/third countries and can recognize them. 

Course content


• Introduction to international trade practices (risks, documents, trade institutions, etc.)
• Incoterms 2010 and 2020
• ICC model contract for sale
• UN Convention on International Sale of Goods
• International trade agency
• International distribution
• Legal aspects of import and export
• International payment techniques (particularly documentary credit)
• Why international trade?
• Basic techniques to mitigate/neutralize exchange rate risks (e.g., currency option contracts)
• Various documents used in trade with the EU/third countries
• Introduction to VAT and customs
• Intellectual property rights

Evaluation (text)

Written examination (60% of the points): knowing, explaining and applications/exercises.
Oral examination (40% of the points): knowing, explaining and applications/exercises.