Import Export (IEI301)
Vietnamese title: Xuất nhập khẩu
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: IBI101

Description:
This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the entire import/export process and practice in international trade. The topics mainly include significant elements of conducting an export/import business : Distribution channels, pricing the international trade, international sales contracts, trade document and transportation, method of payment, export regulation and tax incentives, import procedure and technique, problem and solution for international logistic, risk and insurance.
The course will incorporate AI tools for class discussions/critical thinking in activities on the Edunext platform; as well as utilize AI to solve assignments and establish group work ideas for the Group Assignment.

Learning outcomes:
Demonstrate the importance of international trade to the Global Economy and the impact of international and regional agreement on trade
Distinguish the term of sales (Incoterm)
Explain and analyze the export contract and major clauses in export contracts
Classify the factors behind the move toward harmonization of International contract/Commercial Law
Demonstate the documents frequently used in export- import transactions
Explain the role and function of freight forwarders and distinguish among air freight, ocean freight and land transport.
Interprete and discuss different methods of payment in international trade (consigment sales, open-account sales, documentary draft, L/C, cash in advance)
Explain the origins, benefits, theories and forms of countertrade
Define and understand regulations and policies affecting exports
Analyze the methods of levying the tariffs and import restrictions via non-tariff barriers
Explain the role of WTO, FTA, APEC in trade and functions of trade intermediaries and serivces such as customs brokers, free-trade zones and bonded warehoses.
Identify the determinants of trade, trade voume and direction
Examine the criterias to find, assess and select import products and suppliers
Demonstate the import and export process, rules of origin and other marking offers and requirements
Demonstrate ethical awareness in business context
Demonstrate how to assess and select the trading products based on systematic approach and reactive approach
Clarify the necesity of conducting international market research in term of making business decision and steps in international market assessment
Identify and explain the export channels of distribution as well as determinants of channel selection to market products abroad
Analyze major clauses in represenation agreement
Demonstrate the concept and steps of international logistic process and identify the external factors infulence on international logistic decisions
Identify the potential risks in foreign trade and understand the principles of insurance, terms of policy, claims and procedures
Clarify the export pricing objective and identify the derminants of export prices

Student tasks:
- Attend at least than 80% of contact hours in order to be accepted to the final examination
- Actively participate in class activities
- Fulfill tasks given by instructor after class
- Use their own laptop in class only for learning purpose
- Read the textbook in advance
- Access the course website (www.flm.fpt.edu.vn) for up-to-date information and material of the course, for online supports from teachers and other students and for practicing and assessment.

Tools:

Materials:
description: Export-Import Theory, Practices, and Procedures
author: Belay Seyoum
publisher: Routledge Publisher
published_date: 2013
edition: 3rd
isbn: 978-0415818384
description: Export Import Procedures and Documentation
author: Donna L Bade
published_date: 2015
edition: 5th
description: Import Transactions and Customs Compliance
author: Scott R.Lowden
published_date: 2013
description: The Global Entrepreneur: Taking Your Business International
author: James F.Foly
edition: 3rd
description: Export-Import Theory, Practices, and Procedures
author: Belay Seyoum
publisher: Routledge
published_date: 2021
edition: 4th
isbn: ISBN: 9780367896782
note: Chọn một trong 2 ấn bản. Ưu tiên mua ấn bản mới nhất
description: AI foundations for everyone
https://www.coursera.org/specializations/ai-foundations-for-everyone#courses
publisher: Coursera
description: Ethics of Artificial Intelligence https://www.coursera.org/learn/ethics-of-artificial-intelligence
publisher: Coursera
description: AI in office
https://www.coursera.org/learn/copy-of-generative-ai-essentials-for-educators/
publisher: Coursera - FPT

Assessments:
category: Class Participation and Preparation
type: on-going
weight: 10.0
duration: All the course
question_type: LO22
category: Group Presentation
type: on-going
weight: 30.0
duration: OP1:180 mins(2 slots); OP2: (For Constructivism Approach only): Follow lecturer's proposal
question_type: LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5, LO6, LO7, LO8, LO9, LO10, LO11, LO12, LO13, LO14, LO15, LO16, LO17, LO18, LO19, LO20, LO21,LO22
grading_guide: OP1: Based on the taught chapters of this course; OP2: (For Constructivism Approach only): Follow lecturer's proposal
category: Progress Test 1
type: on-going
weight: 10.0
duration: OP1: 40 mins
question_type: LO3, LO4, LO5, LO6, LO7, LO8
no_question: OP1: Multiple choice ; OP2: (For Constructivism Approach only): Follow lecturer's proposal
knowledge_and_skill: OP1: 30 questions; OP2: (For Constructivism Approach only): Follow lecturer's proposal
grading_guide: OP1: Test the acquainted knowledge which student obtained in the delivered chapters.OP2: (For Constructivism Approach only): Follow lecturer's proposal
note: IOS
category: Progress Test 2
type: on-going
weight: 10.0
duration: OP1: 40 mins; OP2: (For Constructivism Approach only): Follow lecturer's proposal
question_type: LO9, LO10, LO11, LO12, LO13, LO14
no_question: OP1: Multiple choice and essay (case study); OP2: (For Constructivism Approach only): Follow lecturer's proposal
knowledge_and_skill: OP1: 30 questions; OP2: (For Constructivism Approach only): Follow lecturer's proposal
grading_guide: OP1: Test the acquainted knowledge which student obtained in the delivered chapters.OP2: (For Constructivism Approach only): Follow lecturer's proposal
note: IOS
category: Progress Test 3
type: on-going
weight: 10.0
duration: OP1: 40 mins; OP2: (For Constructivism Approach only): Follow lecturer's proposal
question_type: LO15, LO16, LO17, LO18, LO19, LO20, LO21
no_question: Multiple choice and essay ( case study)
knowledge_and_skill: OP1: 30 questions; OP2: (For Constructivism Approach only): Follow lecturer's proposal
grading_guide: OP1: Test the acquainted knowledge which student obtained in the delivered chapters.OP2: (For Constructivism Approach only): Follow lecturer's proposal
note: IOS
category: Final Exam
type: Final exam
weight: 30.0
duration: 60 mins
question_type: LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5, LO6, LO7, LO8, LO9, LO10, LO11, LO12, LO13, LO14, LO15, LO16, LO17, LO18, LO19, LO20, LO21,LO22
no_question: Multiple choice
knowledge_and_skill: 50 questions
grading_guide: The question will cover the lecture, class discussions, activities, exercises and textbook.
note: Exam room
(IOS)

Schedule:
session: Overview of International Trade
Chapter 1: Growth and Direction of International Trade
learning_outcomes: I
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materials: IEI301
session: Overview of International Trade
Chapter 1: Growth and Direction of International Trade (cont.)
learning_outcomes: I
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materials: IEI301
session: Overview of International Trade
Chapter 2: International and Regional Agreements Affecting Trade
learning_outcomes: I
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session: Overview of International Trade
Chapter 2: International and Regional Agreements Affecting Trade (cont.)
learning_outcomes: I
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session: Export Marketing and Strategy
Chapter 4: Planning and Preparations for Export
learning_outcomes: T
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session: Export Marketing and Strategy
Chapter 4: Planning and Preparations for Export (cont.)
learning_outcomes: T
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session: Export Marketing and Strategy
Chapter 5: Export Channels of Distribution
learning_outcomes: T
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session: Export Marketing and Strategy
Chapter 5: Export Channels of Distribution (cont.)
learning_outcomes: T
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session: Export Marketing and Strategy
Chapter 6: International Logistic, Risk and Insurance
learning_outcomes: T
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session: Export Marketing and Strategy
Chapter 6: International Logistic, Risk and Insurance (cont.)
learning_outcomes: T
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session: Export Marketing and Strategy
Chapter 6: International Logistic, Risk and Insurance (cont.)
learning_outcomes: T
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session: Export Marketing and Strategy
Chapter 6: International Logistic, Risk and Insurance (cont.)
learning_outcomes: T
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session: Review chapter 1, 2, 4, 5, 6
learning_outcomes: U
session: Progress Test 1
learning_outcomes: U
session: Executing The Transactions
Chapter 7: Pricing in International Trade
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session: Executing The Transactions
Chapter 7: Pricing in International Trade (cont.)
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session: Executing The Transactions
Chapter 7: Pricing in International Trade (cont.)
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session: Executing The Transactions
Chapter 7: Pricing in International Trade (cont.)
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session: Executing The Transactions
Chapter 7: Pricing in International Trade (cont.)
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session: Executing The Transactions
Chapter 7: Pricing in International Trade (cont.)
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session: Executing The Transactions
Chapter 8: Export Sales Contracts
learning_outcomes: T
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session: Executing The Transactions
Chapter 8: Export Sales Contracts (cont.)
learning_outcomes: T
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session: Executing The Transactions
Chapter 8: Export Sales Contracts (cont.)
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session: Executing The Transactions
Chapter 8: Export Sales Contracts (cont.)
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session: Executing The Transactions
Chapter 9: Trade Documents and Transportation
learning_outcomes: T
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session: Executing The Transactions
Chapter 9: Trade Documents and Transportation (cont.)
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session: Executing The Transactions
Chapter 9: Trade Documents and Transportation (cont.)
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session: Executing The Transactions
Chapter 9: Trade Documents and Transportation (cont.)
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session: Executing The Transactions
Chapter 9: Trade Documents and Transportation (cont.)
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session: Executing The Transactions
Chapter 9: Trade Documents and Transportation (cont.)
learning_outcomes: T
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session: Review chapter 7, 8, 9
learning_outcomes: U
session: Progress Test 2
learning_outcomes: U
session: Payment Terms and Procedures
Chapter 11: Methods of Payment
learning_outcomes: T
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session: Payment Terms and Procedures
Chapter 11: Methods of Payment (cont.)
learning_outcomes: T
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session: Payment Terms and Procedures
Chapter 11: Methods of Payment (cont.)
learning_outcomes: T
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session: Payment Terms and Procedures
Chapter 11: Methods of Payment (cont.)
learning_outcomes: T
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session: Payment Terms and Procedures
Chapter 11: Methods of Payment (cont.)
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session: Payment Terms and Procedures
Chapter 11: Methods of Payment (cont.)
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session: Payment Terms and Procedures
Chatper 12: Countertrade
learning_outcomes: T
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session: Payment Terms and Procedures
Chatper 12: Countertrade (cont.)
learning_outcomes: T
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session: Export Regulations and Tax Incentives
Chapter 15: Regulations and Policies Affecting Exports
learning_outcomes: T
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session: Export Regulations and Tax Incentives
Chapter 15: Regulations and Policies Affecting Exports (cont.)
learning_outcomes: T
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session: Export Regulations and Tax Incentives
Chapter 15: Regulations and Policies Affecting Exports (cont.)
learning_outcomes: T
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session: Export Regulations and Tax Incentives
Chapter 15: Regulations and Policies Affecting Exports (cont.)
learning_outcomes: T
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session: Import Procedures and Techniques
Chapter 16: Import Regulations, Trade Intermediaries and Services
learning_outcomes: T
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session: Import Procedures and Techniques
Chapter 16: Import Regulations, Trade Intermediaries and Services (cont.)
learning_outcomes: T
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session: Import Procedures and Techniques
Chapter 17: Selecting Import Products and Suppliers
learning_outcomes: T
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session: Import Procedures and Techniques
Chapter 17: Selecting Import Products and Suppliers (cont.)
learning_outcomes: T
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session: Import Procedures and Techniques
Chapter 17: Selecting Import Products and Suppliers (cont.)
learning_outcomes: T
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session: Import Procedures and Techniques
Chapter 17: Selecting Import Products and Suppliers (cont.)
learning_outcomes: T
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session: Import Procedures and Techniques
Chapter 18: The Entry Process for Imports
learning_outcomes: T
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session: Import Procedures and Techniques
Chapter 18: The Entry Process for Imports (cont.)
learning_outcomes: T
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session: Review chapter 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18
learning_outcomes: U
session: Progress Test 3
learning_outcomes: U
session: Group Assignment Submission and Presentation
learning_outcomes: U
session: Group Assignment Submission and Presentation
learning_outcomes: U
session: Group Assignment Submission and Presentation
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session: Group Assignment Submission and Presentation
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session: Revision for Final Exam
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session: Revision for Final Exam
learning_outcomes: U