IBS 107 BASICS OF EXPORTING Paradise Valley Community College Phoenix, Arizona

Syllabus

COURSE:	IBS 107 Basics of Export Operations
SECTION:	8404
ROOM:	B204
MEETS:	Tuesday, 6:30 – 10:00 PM
DATES:	August 23 – September 13, 1994
INSTRUCTOR:	Diana L. Last
TELEPHONE:	993-6449
FAX:	993-8969
TEXTBOOK Export – Import, by Joseph H. A. Zodl (1992, Betterway Books) $12.95 at PVCC bookstore. Optional – Library Reading List (attached). COURSE DESCRIPTION Introduction to exporting and international trade from initial inquiry to final delivery. Major topics include marketing products overseas, export terminology, export documentation, shipping options, payment options and available sources of export advice and assistance. GRADING There will be a mid-term quiz on August 30th and a final examination on September 13th (end of class period) each of which will count for 40% of the final grade. The remaining 20% of the grade will be based on attendance and class participation. COURSE OBJECTIVES
Identify all parties in a trade transaction and determine the roles of each. Understand the terminology of trade and all necessary documentation required to export a product. Describe the U.S. government rules and regulations applicable to exports. Describe the various payment options and export banking procedures. Detail the specific steps to ship an export order and describe the roles of forwarding organizations. Describe the available information resources and sources of export advice and assistance.

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COURSE OUTLINE

Introduction to International Trade The Terminology of Export Trade Overview of an International Business Deal Terms of Sale Proforma Invoice Getting Paid Documentation Government Regulations Shipping the Product Freight Forwarders Ocean Freight Procedures Air Freight Procedures Common Mistakes Information Resources

Course content will vary to meet the needs of the students in specific sections STUDENT RESOURCES Maricopa Community College Libraries and Bookstores City Public Libraries Maricopa County Libraries Arizona State University Library and Bookstore American Graduate School of International Management Library and Bookstore

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RESOURCES LIST INTERNATIONAL MARKETING

Arizona Department of Commerce 3800 N. Central Suite 1500 Phoenix, AZ 85012 U.S. Department of Commerce Phoenix District Office International Trade Administration 2901 N. Central Avenue, Ste. 970 Phoenix, AZ 85025 Arizona World Trade Center 201 N. Central Ave. #2700 Phoenix, AZ 85073 Arizona Mexican Chamber of Commerce 6330 N. Central Avenue World Affairs Council 6850 Main Street Scottsdale, AZ 85251 City of Phoenix Protocol Office 251 W. Washington Phoenix, AZ 85003 Rio Salado Small Business DVT Ctr Rio Salado Community College 301 West Roosevelt Phoenix, AZ 85003 United States Customs Service 1327 South 27th Street Phoenix, AZ 85034 U.S. Small Business Administration 2828 N. Central Avenue, Suite 800 Phoenix, AZ 85004 Tucson Economic Development Corp. 465 W. St. Mary’s Road Tucson, AZ 85701 Tucson Chamber International Comm 465 W. St. Mary’s Road, #200 Tucson, AZ 85702 Rio Salado Institute for Culture And Language Learning Tower Plaza 40th Street & Thomas Road Phoenix, AZ Western International University Center for International Business 9215 North Black Canyon Highway Phoenix, AZ 85021 American Graduate School of International Management Thunderbird Campus 15249 N. 59th Avenue Glendale, AZ 85306		Dorothy Bigg, Director International Trade Offices Tel: 280-1370, Fax: 280-1305 Export Consulting and Information Frank Woods International Trade Administration Export Consulting and Information Tel: 640-2513, Fax: 640-2518 Tel: 495-6480, Fax: 253-9488 Export Promotion, Trade Leads & Education Programs Tel: 252-6448 Promote U.S.-Mexico Trade & Tourism Tel: 945-7750 Provide Hospitality to Official Visitors to U.S. Educational Programs Tel: 262-1832 Host Foreign Visitors & Educational Programs Tel: 238-9601 Export Consulting and Education Tel: 379-3514 Tel: 640-2324 Export Counseling and Education Tel: 623-3673 Export Promotion, Trade Leads & Education Tel: 792-2250 Host Foreign Delegations, Sponsor Trade Shows & Seminars Tel: 996-9917 International Trade, Business & Language Seminars Tel: 943-2211 International Business Information Seminars & Monthly Executive International Breakfast Forums Tel: 978-7210 International Graduate School, Offers Master of International Management & Executive Education Programs