Undergraduate RMI-LGM280-2023

Global Trade Operations

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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Duration

13 weeks

Study method

100% Online

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Assessments

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Prior study

Not required

Start dates

27 Feb 2023
28 Aug 2023

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Subject details

What you'll learn

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.

Topics covered

- Please refer to RMIT University’s Learning Management System - Canvas, for further details.

Entry requirements

In order to enrol in this subject, you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Description

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.

Assessments

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%)

Textbooks

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