BUS 262 — Global Trade Operations, Import Procedures
This course focuses on international trade strategies and techniques and presents an overview of importing terms. The concepts of management, finance, operations, law, communications, marketing, and ethics as they apply to imports are discussed. Topics include overseas purchasing, import operations, U.S. government regulations, finance, documentation, record keeping, international trade treaties, and global culture. Additionally, the class covers bilateral trade relations, unique country profiles, and product sourcing modalities. U.S. and World Customs duty rate structure and the role of customs brokers and freight forwarders are highlighted. International currency transactions, storage, distribution, and transportation are also discussed. (CSU)