Introduction to International Trade

March 4, 2013 (Interaction with the instructor from March 11-24, 2013)

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Instructor: Larry Taylor

This course discusses theoretical concepts of international trade, such as mutually beneficial trade, the effects of protectionism, macroeconomic issues of balance of payments, the adjustments mechanism and the impact of economic policies in an open trade environment. From advice about negotiating with foreign sellers to guidance on moving goods through U.S. Customs while ensuring compliance, this course provides essential information about trading internationally.

International Transactions

April 1, 2013 (Interaction with the instructor from April 8-21, 2013)

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Instructor: Paul Toskin

This module discusses credit, operational, and foreign exchange risk in international trade transactions, and describes methods commonly used to mitigate these risks. Learn to recognize how credit, operational, and foreign exchange risk can arise in international trade transactions, and how to structure international trade transactions to minimize these risks.

Customs Classification & Valuation

May 6, 2013 (Interaction with the instructor from May 13-26, 2013)

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Instructor: David Forgue 

Failure to intelligently comply with Customs laws can result in excess duty payments, financials penalties and supply or delivery disruptions. This course discusses tariff classification rules and how indirect payments, royalties, freight and shipping costs, plus other valuations, affect the accuracy and legitimacy of declared values.

International Ocean & Air Transportation

June 3, 2013 (Interaction with the instructor from June 10-23, 2013)

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Instructor: Arijana Hoormann

This course covers the issues of moving goods from one country to another within the terms of a sale agreement and without incurring unexpected expenses. Learn to securely and affordably transport products, choose proper insurance and current government security initiatives and how to implement them. The course provides a complete overview of the transportation process – whether shipping by ocean or air.

Export Control & Risk Management

July 1, 2013 (Interaction with the instructor from July 8-21, 2013)

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Instructor: Arijana Hoormann

Various international agreements have established export control standards on specific categories of goods to ensure security and safety for nations, economies, environments and wildlife. This course provides an overview of recent global events that have impacted border control procedures, including the adoption of new export controls for effective risk management.

International Business Culture

August 5, 2013 (Interaction with the instructor from August 12-25, 2013)

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Instructor: Noor Azizan-Gardner & Maarten Asser

Today’s global business enterprise requires a fine-tuned awareness and understanding of culture. International collaborations have often failed because of cultural misunderstandings, miscommunications and missteps. This course will introduce you to the concept of culture and begin with the critical stage of guiding participants towards understanding their own cultural assumptions. We will use dimensions of culture to build knowledge and understanding of basic drivers behind cultural differences. Upon completion of the course, you will have a thoughtful toolkit to manage the most common challenges across cultures in international business settings.

Introduction to International Trade

September 3, 2013 (Interaction with the instructor from September 9-22, 2013)

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Instructor: Larry Taylor

This course discusses theoretical concepts of international trade, such as mutually beneficial trade, the effects of protectionism, macroeconomic issues of balance of payments, the adjustments mechanism and the impact of economic policies in an open trade environment. From advice about negotiating with foreign sellers to guidance on moving goods through U.S. Customs while ensuring compliance, this course provides essential information about trading internationally.

International Transactions

October 7, 2013 (Interaction with the instructor from October 14-27, 2013)

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Instructor: Paul Toskin

This module discusses credit, operational, and foreign exchange risk in international trade transactions, and describes methods commonly used to mitigate these risks. Learn to recognize how credit, operational, and foreign exchange risk can arise in international trade transactions, and how to structure international trade transactions to minimize these risks.

International Ocean & Air Transportation

November 4, 2013 (Interaction with the instructor from November 11-24, 2013)

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Instructor: Arijana Hoormann

This course covers the issues of moving goods from one country to another within the terms of a sale agreement and without incurring unexpected expenses. Learn to securely and affordably transport products, choose proper insurance and current government security initiatives and how to implement them. The course provides a complete overview of the transportation process – whether shipping by ocean or air.

International Business Culture

December 2, 2013 (Interaction with the instructor from December 9-22, 2013)

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Instructor: Noor Azizan-Gardner & Maarten Asser

Today’s global business enterprise requires a fine-tuned awareness and understanding of culture. International collaborations have often failed because of cultural misunderstandings, miscommunications and missteps. This course will introduce you to the concept of culture and begin with the critical stage of guiding participants towards understanding their own cultural assumptions. We will use dimensions of culture to build knowledge and understanding of basic drivers behind cultural differences. Upon completion of the course, you will have a thoughtful toolkit to manage the most common challenges across cultures in international business settings.

Export Control & Risk Management

January 6, 2014 (Interaction with the instructor from January 13-26, 2014)

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Instructor: Arijana Hoormann

Various international agreements have established export control standards on specific categories of goods to ensure security and safety for nations, economies, environments and wildlife. This course provides an overview of recent global events that have impacted border control procedures, including the adoption of new export controls for effective risk management.

Customs Classification & Valuation

February 3,  2014 (Interaction with the instructor from February 10-23, 2014)

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Instructor: David Forgue 

Failure to intelligently comply with Customs laws can result in excess duty payments, financials penalties and supply or delivery disruptions. This course discusses tariff classification rules and how indirect payments, royalties, freight and shipping costs, plus other valuations, affect the accuracy and legitimacy of declared values.