TLM 310 Introduction to Export and Import Business and Custom Brokerage

5 credits

This course provides an in-depth understanding of the concepts, principles and processes needed to begin selling product globally and covers all aspects of international trade, focusing on the practice and operational aspects of international trade and and business operations.

This course includes preparation of customs documentation and ensuring that shipments meet all applicable laws to facilitate the import and export of goods. Students will learn to determine and track duties and taxes payable and process payments due. Representation of clients/self in meetings with customs officials and applying for duty refunds and tariff issues will be practiced. The coordination of transportation and storage of imported goods will also be covered in this course.

Prerequisites: ABED 46 (or placement into ENGL 93 or higher) and MATH 87 (or placement into MATH 98 or higher)

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Use analytical tools applied in managing a global supply chain
Use inventory control models
Communicate recommendations to organizational stakeholders
Demonstrate an understanding of export, import business, and custom brokerage databases
Access and utilize relevant software programs
Create an import and export business that sells product(s) overseas

Total Hours: 50 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 50