CGMS 723 - International Trade
Course Description
An analysis of the important business function of international trade. After a review of the importance of exports for Canada's income and employment needs, students focus attention from an export manager's perspective, on such topics as export organization, research, and pricing, export documentation and correspondence; export marketing strategies; government and private export assistance; export finance; marine insurance and export shipping. This course also includes an examination of international databases and involves direct company field research. Students who have taken MKT 522 or IBS 522 should have a stronger foundation for applying this course. This course is intended as a fourth year course. (Formerly IBS 723 and MGT 723)Notes
Online sections of this course are fully online and asynchronous, meaning you typically will not have to be online at specific times. You will engage in course-related activities through online tools such as announcements, discussions, and email. Your course learning will be based on weekly module content and activities that you can go through independently. Note: there are still deadlines for assignment submissions, and you may be expected to participate in discussion board interactions with your peers on a regular basis.
Your instructor will also include weekly scheduled sessions for Q&As and other discussion activities, using web conferencing tools such as Zoom and Google Meet. More details will be included in your course outline available on the first day of class.
Requisites
Prerequisite: CGMS 401 or MGT 401 or HTF 506 or Direct EntryRelevant Programs
- Advanced International Trade Management : Required Courses