LOG 235 Import/Export Management

Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3

This course introduces the elements of import and export operations, from transportation to documentation, finance, and security and the effects on the global supply chain. Emphasis is placed on existing import/export regulations, customs documentation, intermodal transportation, foreign freight forwarders, global technology, and homeland security initiatives. Upon completion, students should be able to perform import/export operations, channels of distribution, implemented technologies, and associate with operating a secure supply chain.

Pre-requisite(s): LOG 125 and INT 110 .
Course is typically offered in Spring
Course has transfer restrictions - 10 years

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the completion of the course, the students should be able to do the following:

Assess how international logistics infrastructure affects global logistics execution.
Apply standard international commercial terms (INCO) on a purchase order or contract.
Identify situations that require international commercial documents.
Determine the impact of exchange rates on import/export transactions.
Analyze how to keep global supply chains secure.