FOREIGN TRADE TRANSACTIONS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
IBT231	FOREIGN TRADE TRANSACTIONS	3	2	2	4

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assoc.Prof. GÜLGÜN ÇİĞDEM
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. AYBİKE ESRA ŞAHİN
Course Prerequisite	No

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

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Defines the fundamental concepts of foreign trade.
Explains the stages of import and export processes, including the documents, delivery methods, and payment methods used in international transactions.
Analyzes foreign exchange markets, balance of payments, and key economic indicators to interpret their impact on foreign trade activities.
Evaluates risks encountered in foreign trade transactions and proposes appropriate risk management and financing strategies within national and international frameworks.

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

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

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	Summarizing basic and advanced topics in International Trade and Business.						5
2	To define the theories, concepts and principles of International Trade and Business and its sub-fields.					4
3	Interpreting the relationship of International Trade and Business with other disciplines.						5
4	Using the theoretical knowledge gained in the field of International Trade and Business in professional practices and daily life.						5

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explaining current events and phenomena in the field with a holistic perspective analytically and systematically based on advanced knowledge and skills.						5
2	Solving problems encountered in business life, at individual and organizational level.			2
3	Effective use of computer programs (such as SPSS, R, Excel, Stata) in the face of complex business problems.		1
4	Evaluating the developments in the world from an intellectual perspective in the light of the joint faculty courses taken.						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Recognizing new theoretical and practical approaches in the field of International Trade and Business.						5
2	Recognize the relevant literature effectively.					4
3	Independently organize activities towards organizational goals and objectives.				3

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To conduct qualitative and quantitative research on the subjects related to the field.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To be able to work independently in the light of the knowledge gained in the field of International Trade and Business and to take responsibility for the work done.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Adopting the philosophy of lifelong learning.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Using foreign language skills effectively in business and social life, explaining their demands in writing or verbally.		1
2	To design a healthy communication network in the business world by using social life skills.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Benefiting from the theoretical and historical knowledge of international trade and business; analyzes current issues, events and problems.						5
2	Continually improving their knowledge of the structure and characteristics of the variables of international trade and business.						5

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	0	0	0
Preliminary & Further Study	0	0	0
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
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	0	0	0
Preparation for the Final Exam	0	0	0
Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	0	0	0