Global Trade Operations
UndergraduateRMI-LGM2802023
Course information for 2023 intake
Recognise the strategies businesses use to get the most out of global trade operations.
Compare classic and modern theories of international trade. Cover community supply chains and global trade corridors. Unpack the politics of global trade.
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- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Loan available
- HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP available
Global Trade Operations
About this subject
On successful completion of this subject you will be able to:
- Analyse and apply key concepts, models and theories in the context of global trade operations
- Apply exporting and importing processes, documentation and international trade terms in global trade operations
- Evaluate the function of global trade corridors, freight hubs and commodity supply chains
- Critically evaluate and present rational analyses and problem-oriented policy discussions on aspects of global supply chains in diverse professional contexts
- Work effectively individually and collaboratively to communicate ideas and strategies to solve problems in international trade.
- Please refer to RMIT University’s Learning Management System - Canvas, for further details.
This subject is designed to develop an understanding of developments global trade operations and the ways in which businesses position themselves to optimally harness opportunities and succeed within a globalised competitive environment. It introduces both operational and strategic aspects of global trade operations through analysing current trade procedures, practices, and policies related to the exchange of goods or services along international borders.
In this subject you will learn about the fundamental principles, theories and systems of global trade operations. Following carefully selected topics and objective-driven assessment tasks, you will be introduced to the globalised competitive business environment, the politics of global trade and the regulatory environment.
- Assessment Task 1 (Linked CLOs: 1, 3) (20%)
- Assessment Task 2 (Linked CLOs: 2, 4, 5) (30%)
- Assessment Task 3 (Linked CLOs: 1, 2, 3, 4) (50%)
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Entry requirements
To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted into a degree.
Additional requirements
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Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
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