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INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORTATION

BUSINESS 113, FALL 2017

Class Time: Tuesday 18:00 – 22:00

Class location: A-203 Santa Ana College campus

 

 

PROF. GABRIEL SHWEIRI

shweiri_gabriel@sac.edu

Ofc: 714-564-6753

Hours: T 4 – 6/ W 4 – 6

Ad-hoc hours or by appointment

Course Description:

This is an introductory course in international business documentation.  The course presents a set of tools that will enable anyone to successfully conduct international sales including export and import. It will provide insight to anyone wanting to successfully work in a global economy.

Course Objectives:

Upon completion of this course each student will demonstrate a detailed understanding of international export functions within an international business.  All students will benefit by acquiring a general knowledge of global business that will enhance their career.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Communication Skills

Listening and Speaking - Students will listen to lectures and participate in class and group discussions focused on international trade and current global business current events.
Reading and Writing - Students will learn the topic content and vocabulary associated with the course. They will be able to express this terminology and its usage in the written assessments.

Thinking and Reasoning

Critical Thinking - Students will learn to make international business decisions utilizing different scenarios and global structures as they relate to specific information provided within the course.

Information Management

Students will learn how to calculate freight costs, move products around the world utilizing multi-modal methods of transportation and the assistance of freight forwarders.

SCHEDULE

In-class lecture

In-class activities

Assignments when you leave

Oct 24

ROUTING CARGO / TRANSPORT STRATEGY

Terminology: Common terms and usage

Codes: ports, airlines, carriers, SCAC & IATA

Equipment: Intermodal Equipment, Aircraft Capability

Domestic: Inland transport, Landbridge, Rail Ramps & Terminals

Quiz and assignment:

Determine the best way to route cargo based on given parameters.

Read the International Documentation handout

Oct 31

FREIGHT COST CALCULATION

LTL, FTL, LCL, FCL, Rail & Air

Dimensional factors, freight classifications

Air Cargo - Basics / Routing

Limitations and surcharges

In class assignment:

Based on routing options, determine best landed costs to fit into delivery schedules.

Calculation of airfreight charges and routing

Nov 7

TRANSPORT DOCUMENTS

EXPORT: dock receipts, bills of lading, airbills manifests, AES

IMPORT: pre-advice, arrival notice, authority to make entry, carrier certificate, delivery order, AMS

Quiz and assignment:

Review and complete sample documents for export and import of cargo.

STUDY FOR EXAM

Nov 14

Q & A – review and clarification of readings.

Final Exam

-     the final exam is open note

-     you will need a calculator

 

 

 

 

This Course will provide the information, terminology and direction to understand the following tasks as they will be tested on the NASBITE GCBP exam.

 

CGBP Task:  Complete the documents required for international movement of product and services.
  • Knowledge of standard export and import documents for goods and services (e.g., commercial invoice, transport documents, documents relating to services contracts)
  • Knowledge of U.S. legal and regulatory requirements regarding documentation for goods/services (e.g., export/import control regulations, export declaration)
  • Knowledge of foreign language documentation requirements, when applicable

CGBP Task:  Optimize supply chain solutions to meet the requirements of the international business plan including evaluation of all modes of transportation, inventory, time to market, landed costs, and customer requirements.
  • Knowledge of trade agreements and free trade zones
  • Knowledge of product classification regimes (e.g., HTS, Schedule B)
  • Knowledge of resources (e.g., freight forwarders, trade associations, Internet resource)

CGBP Task:  Complete the documents required for international movement of product and services.
  • Knowledge of standard export and import documents for goods and services (e.g., commercial invoice, transport documents, documents relating to services contracts)
  • Knowledge of U.S. legal and regulatory requirements regarding documentation for goods/services (e.g., export/import control regulations, export declaration)
  • Knowledge of technology available for document completion (e.g., AES, SNAP, private sources)
  • Knowledge of offshore legal and regulatory requirements regarding documentation for goods/services (e.g., certificate of origin, sanitary certificate, export/import control regulations)
  • Knowledge of country of origin determination

CGBP Task:  Utilize information systems/software to link internal and external partners and processes (e.g., tracking, international trade document software, international trade compliance software, purchase order management software, EDI linkages, paperless processing).
  • Knowledge of role of information systems in supply chain management (e.g., EDI, AES, SNAP, and Customs and Border Protection's ABI, AMS, ACS)
  • Knowledge of outside systems (e.g., tracking, document preparation, export compliance, dimensions, import compliance, optimization)
  • Knowledge of developing internal export/import procedures for processing, managing, and retaining documentation in compliance with effective laws and regulations
  • Knowing of the use of online system (e.g., portals, auctions)

 

Business 113 – International Transportation: Course Overview

 

GENERAL INFORMATION:  This course provides the hands on, how to knowledge of international trade with a focus on the documentation, transportation options and regulations required for international logistics.

 

ASSIGNMENTS: In this course, homework will consist of the assigned handout readings, MSU Globaledge Modules, and preparation of current events. You are expected to have read the material before coming to class as this facilitates lectures as well as class discussion. During the course there will be one (1) final test.

 

ATTENDANCE:  It is very important to attend class, as the lecture notes are the primary source for test questions. Absence/Non Participation/Drop: It is the student’s responsibility to withdraw officially from a course. However, because of enrollment demand a student may be dropped by the instructor when not appearing at the first class meeting or not participating in the first course activity designated to account for active enrollment. A student may be dropped for non participation if they have missed in excess of 10% of the total course activities including but not limited to class attendance, discussions, assessments, etc. Under extenuating circumstances, a student may be reinstated by the instructor.

 

TEST & GRADING: Your grades will be determined based on the scale below.

               PERCENTAGE                                                                             POINTS

              90 TO 100  % = A                                              Exam                                    50 Pts.

              80 TO  89.5% = B                                              3 In class assignments         30 Pts

              70 TO  79.5% = C                                              Attendance & Participation   20 Pts.

              60 TO  69.5% = D                                              Total Available                     100 Pts.

              BELOW  59.5% = F

 

BLACKBOARD:  I will be using blackboard to post your assignments, exams and grades. The website is: http://rsccd.blackboard.com.  At the beginning of the semester log in and update your email address, password, etc using the Tools button.

Honesty Policy: A student found cheating (that means no copy & paste from the internet) on any exam or assignment will receive no credit for that exam or assignment. The student handbook policy for cheating will be followed for additional instances of cheating.

 

Accommodations for Disabilities :

Your success in this course is important to me. Santa Ana College and I are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability that may have some impact on your ability to do well in this course, I encourage you to speak with me as soon as possible. Also, please contact Disabled Student Programs & Services so that we can all collaborate on your classroom accommodations in a timely manner. DSP&S is located in U-103 and their phone number is 714-564-6264. The DSP&S office requires documentation of your disability in order to receive reasonable accommodations. If you do not have documentation they will work with you to acquire it. I look forward to supporting you to meet your learning goals.

 

Misc.: To insure consideration for all of us please turn off cell phones while in class.

 

 

 

 

Santa Ana College Mission Statement

 

Santa Ana College inspires, transforms, and empowers a diverse community of learners.

 

Business Division Mission Statement

The mission of the Business Division is to prepare Santa Ana College students for professional careers in business and to provide a transfer pathway from the Community College to University. The Business Division offers courses and programs of study that emphasize excellence in teaching with content that is rigorous, current, and of greatest benefit to its students and community.

 

 

Course Summary:

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