Import and Export Management Course Programme Description
The Executive Programme Certificate in Import and Export Trade Management is a modular distance learning International Import and Export Trade Management Programme is Endorsed and Approved and Executive Certificate of Completion is Issued by Laurel University of High Point, North Carolina, USA and the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM) United Kingdom
This course gives attention to the knowledge, skills and insight needed to manage imports and exports either in a comprehensive trading company or in a department of a company that depends on sourcing or exporting to achieve its strategic objectives. Delivered in a professor-supervised, self-directed virtual-reality OJT context, this course relies on observation, explanation, application, mentoring, testing and contextualization to maximize professional competencies. The student learns from classic and contemporary readings, case studies, peers, and practicing managers.
This course is for corporate executives. In some ways, this course will be more demanding and academically rigorous than a traditional classroom or face to face course. It has been carefully engineered by a team of qualified university professors and experienced business executives to meet the needs of busy working professionals who require maximum flexibility in a market-relevant, academically rigorous education. It places a significant burden on the student to manage the study schedule and to master concepts, principles, practices and tools. Self-discipline and time management skills are therefore essential to successfully complete this course.
To enrol in this course, you must read this Course Description and the Course Introduction.
Entry Requirements
One of the following
- Senior Managers
- Managers
- Company Supervisors A recognised university foundation programme
- or be
- a middle or senior manager or specialist, with over 5 years of experience
- an Owner Manager wishing to develop and grow their organisation
- a Consultant with corporate clients.
Flexible Start Dates
Students can start the programme monthly each Year
Duration
10 to 14 Weeks.
Course Content
| Module | Issues + Resources |
| 1 | The Global Trade Picture § An Essential Part of a Competitive Strategy § Rewards of Import-Export in the Business Strategy § Help and Resources |
| 2 | Developing Exports § Sustainable Exporting § Details: Competition, the Playing Field, Rules § Help and Resources |
| 3 | Developing Imports
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| 4 | Assessing Market Opportunities and Obstacles § Selecting Sustainable Export Markets § Details: Trade Blocs & Agreements, Trade Barriers § Help and Resources |
| 5 | Sustainable Positioning and Channels § Sustainable Positioning and Sales Channels § Details: Channels and Agency Options § Help and Resources |
| 6 | Getting Product to Channels § The Right Place, The Right People § Details: Agents § Help and Resources |
| 7 | Getting Products Through Channels § The Right Place, The Right People § Details: Agents, Packaging, Insurance, Customs Brokers, Warehousing, Ports, Trade Zones § Help and Resources |
| 8 | Making and Handling Money § Price Competitively, Get Paid § Details: Positioning, Pricing, Credit App, Credit Terms, Credit Risk, Payment Terms, Banking, Letter of Credit, FX, Interest Rates, Inflation, Hedging § Help and Resources |
| 9 | Initial Execution in Mercosur § The Strategy § Details: Distributor, Inventory, List Pricing, Shipping, ROI § Help and Resources |
| 10 | Sustaining a Competitive Edge § The Successful Distribution Network § Details: List Price, Historical Perspective, Current Trends, The Japanese Example, Distributor Agreement, Manufacturer-Distributor Teamwork, Value-Added Services § Help and Resources: State Department, Commercial Services |
| 11 | Comprehensive Exam |
How This Course Is Graded
On an unannounced and unscheduled basis, students are asked questions by the Tutors, Lecturers and Instructors, the company department manager, the personal guide, the Human Resources Department and other students about various aspect of the learning experience. College Tutors, Lecturers and Instructors have access to data and summary reports in real-time, on-demand.
Grading standards for this course will be “P” for Pass, “M” for Merit and “D” for Distinction. As this course is based on continuous learning; Note that a student MAY NOT be able to proceed to a new module in this course without first demonstrating minimum competency before been allowed to proceed to the next module. Students and Tutors, Lecturers and Instructors have access to real-time performance assessments throughout this course.
Study Timetable
The Import and Export Management Course Unit along with the accompany modules typically takes about 10 to 14 weeks with continuous assessment and assignments. The complete course should take approximately 14 Weeks to complete.
Tutor Support
Following registration, our students will be allocated to a Tutor or Lecturer or Instructor to discuss your course work and give advice and guidance on assignments.
Study fees
£995 GBP
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