FOREIGN TRADE TRANSACTIONS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
UIT231	FOREIGN TRADE TRANSACTIONS	3	2	2	4

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	, TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA:
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to enable students to understand and analyze the functioning and financing of the foreign trade process.
Contents of the Course Unit:	This course covers fundamental concepts and applications used in foreign trade, processes followed in import and export transactions, documents used in foreign trade, payment and delivery methods, as well as risks encountered in foreign trade and their management.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
It defines the basic concepts, types, and role of foreign trade within the economic system.
It explains the stages of export and import transactions within the framework of legislation.
It distinguishes and uses documents used in foreign trade according to their functions.
It interprets customs legislation and customs procedures by relating them to the foreign trade process.
It evaluates international logistics and transportation types holistically with foreign trade transactions.
It evaluates Türkiye's foreign trade regime and related international agreements.
It develops solutions to problems related to foreign trade transactions through real or case studies.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Introduction to Foreign Trade	-
2	-	Foreign Trade Policy and Instruments	-
3	-	Documents Used in Foreign Trade	-
4	-	Foreign Trade Delivery Methods and Practices	-
5	-	Foreign Trade Payment Methods and Practices – I	-
6	-	Foreign Trade Payment Methods and Practices – II	-
7	-	Foreign Exchange Market	-
8	-	Balance of Payments	-
9	-	Risks and Risk Management in Foreign Trade	-
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	-	Financing of Foreign Trade – I	-
12	-	Financing of Foreign Trade – II	-
13	-	National/International Organizations and State Support Encouraging Foreign Trade	-
14	-	Analysis of Foreign Trade in Türkiye Based on Key Economic Indicators	-
15	-	Problem Solving with Examples	-
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Takım, A., İmamoğlu, İ.K., Naktiyok, Y. (2018). Dış Ticaret İşlemleri, Ekin Yayınevi
Ertem, Ü. (2015). Dış Ticaret İşlemleri, Ekin Yayınevi
Seyidoğlu, H. (2003). Uluslararası İktisat, Teori, Politika ve Uygulama, İstanbul.
Krugman, P.R. and M.Obstfeld, International Economics, Theory and Policy, 8th edition,

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam	1	50		Classical Exam
Final Exam	1	50		Classical Exam
TOTAL	2	100

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Define the theories, concepts and principles of the basic and sub-fields of international business and trade. (Bloom 1)				3
2	Explain business and trade functions and processes based on current scientific sources (Bloom 2).				3

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate internationally valid business and trade cases with the theories and concepts of other social sciences. (Bloom 2)					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain the current events and facts in his / her field analytically and systematically based on advanced knowledge and skills he / she has. (Bloom 2)					4

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use the theoretical and factual knowledge in business and trade for occupational practices. (Bloom 3)					4
2	Solve individual and organizational problems in business life. (Bloom 3)			2
3	Use computer programs (SPSS, R, Excel, Stata) efficiently against the complex business problems. (Bloom 3)		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Organize the activities for organizational goals and purposes independently. (Bloom 3)				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Criticize advanced knowledge and skills in the field with a critical approach. (Bloom 4)					4
2	Develop the existing knowledge and skills with a critical point of view under the impact of scientific, technological and current developments. (Bloom 3)					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Express his/her knowledge, thoughts and solutions on international business and trade to related stakeholders in written and verbal ways. (Bloom 1)		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Designs the research process in the field of business. (design) (Bloom 6)			2
2	Conducts operations by considering the ethical values in business activities. (apply) (Bloom’s 3)					4
3	Relate the concepts of social rights, occupational safety, employee health, quality management and sustainability with the cases in business life. (Bloom 2)					4

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	2	28
Preliminary & Further Study	10	2	20
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	3	3	9
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	5	3	15
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	4	4	16
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	4	3	12
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	42	0	102