Global Trade Practices


Global Trade Practices is designed to prepare individuals to understand and address the complications associated with business operations in today's global economy.  Focused on trade transactions and logistical knowledge, participants gain exposure to the terminology and challenges of managers operating in the global arena. This course will require that you integrate the knowledge gained through your business core courses of management, marketing, accounting, and finance, focusing on the issues associated with managing global business operations.  Individuals interested in any job that may be global in nature, including Global Business Management, Global Marketing, Supply Chain Management, and Trade Finance will find this course a worthwhile investment of time. 
 
Text: The Global Entrepreneur, James F. Foley 2nd Edition ISBN 0-9753153-0-7 Jamric Press International

Syllabus                    Informational Brochure      

Chapter 1     Chapter 2    Chapter 3    Chapter 4     Chapter 5    Chapter 6     Chapter 7     Chapter 8     Chapter 9     Chapter 10    

Chapter 11      Chapter 12     Chapter 13     Chapter 14     Chapter 15     Certificate of Origin       Chapter 16     Chapter 17

Chapter 18     Chapter 19     Chapter 20      Chapter 21     Chapter 22     Chapter 23

ESP International        Ethanol

Additional Resources for Exam Preparation or Understanding

Documentary Credits      Trade Finance Guide      Incoterms     Roadmap to US Resources

Madrid System for Registration Marks   3PL Third Party Logistics     3PL Primer

Iowa Export Information

Dictionary of International Trade by Edward G. Hinkleman  ISBN 1-885073-73-9

Key Acronyms click on Articles of Interest- scroll down to Acronyms link

Glossary of Key Terms click on Articles of Interest- scroll down to Glossary link

SNAP- Simplified Network Application Process

UNCISG     CCC- China Compulsary Certificate    CE Marking

The course also provides the depth of knowledge necessary for students who may wish to validate their knowledge to employers or clients sitting for the Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP)  exam offered by North American Small Business International Trade Educators (NASBITE), a non-profit organization of educators, trainers, and practitioners in the field of international trade. (See http://www.nasbitecgbp.org/)