Academic year
2025-26
Is found in:
- Associate Degree of Transports and Logistics (Antwerp), programme stage 1
This is a single course unit.
Study load:
3 credits
It is not possible to enrol in this course unit under
- exam contract (to obtain a credit).
- exam contract (to obtain a degree).
Teaching staff: De Canck Sandra, Du Bosch Sofie
Languages: Dutch
Scheduled for: Module 1
This course unit is marked out of 20 (rounded to an integer).
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Re-sit exam: is possible.
Possibility of tolerance: This course unit is eligible for tolerance according to the criteria as determined by the degree programme you are enrolled in.
Total study time: 78,00 hours
Learning outcomes (list)
| You describe the motives for international trade. |
| You provide an overview of European and international organisations and their powers. |
| You explain the concepts of Belgium's ‘intra-Community’ and ‘extra-Community’ trading partners. |
| You explain the meaning and importance of Incoterms in international trade. |
| You apply Incoterms correctly in terms of responsibilities, risks, and cost distribution between buyer and seller. |
| You describe globalisation, internationalisation and liberalisation and their consequences for trade and society. |
| You name Belgium's and the EU's trading partners. |
| You demonstrate the importance of each EU trading partner using graphs and tables. |
| You describe the course of an (international) trade transaction. |
| You describe the types of payment techniques and possible associated risks. |
| You calculate exchange rates. |
| You apply exchange rates in financial situations. |
| You explain the possible risks of currency fluctuations. |
| You interpret the various trade documents. |
Study material (list)
Online Learning material on DigitapMandatoryEducational organisation (list)
Evaluation (list)
Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
| Moment | Form | % | Remark |
| 1st examination period | Knowledge and comprehension test during the examination series | 50,00 | Digitaal |
| 1st examination period | Skills assessment during the examination series | 20,00 | Digitaal |
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
| Moment | Form | % | Remark |
| 2nd examination period | Knowledge and comprehension test during the examination series | 50,00 | Digitaal |
| 2nd examination period | Skills assessment during the examination series | 20,00 | Digitaal |
Evaluation(s) for both exam chances, not reproducible in re-sit exam
| Moment | Form | % | Remark |
| 1st examination period | Skills assessment permanently during class weeks (Permanent evaluation) | 30,00 | Digitaal |