International Business & Trade
Level 4 · ₾1690 · exam in 3–12 months
Summary of Major Topics & Study
Major Topics Covered in this Diploma Program include:
Domestic and International Trade, International Markets, Trends in Global Trade, Supply Chains
Reasons for Importing and Exporting, Direct and Indirect Methods, Make or Buy Decisions, Suppliers
Selecting Overseas Market, Marketing Mix, Researching Overseas Markets, Segmentation, Strategy
Variations in Overseas Markets, Tariffs, Cultural, Political and Social Factors, Product modifications
Distribution Factors, Intermediaries, Representatives, Licensing, Franchising, Strategic Alliances
Import and Export Payment Methods, Credit, Exchange Control, Inflation, Cash Flow
Export Costing, Pricing Factors, Sales Contracts, Incoterms, Quotations, The Export Order Process
International Trade Documents, Groupage, Orders, Invoices, Bills of Lading, Waybills, Customs Duty
Transport Methods, Air, Road, Rail, Sea, Logistics, Freight Forwarders, Containerisation, Insurance
International Trade Finance, Short-term finance, Export Credit, Bank loans, Credit Insurance
Sales Promotion, Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations, E-commerce, Trade Shows, Social Media
Import Businesses, Types, Ownerships, Products Imported, Overseas suppliers, Negotiating, Media
Study & Career Development
Export activities need to be conducted by trained and knowledgeable personnel and managers, so a person trained in matters of international business and trade can expect to achieve a good job, security and respect. This study and training also provides routes into a wide range of marketing, product development, logistics and many other fields and career areas.
Related studies and studies in similar fields are provided by CIC, allowing room for further knowledge and understanding of this important and interesting subject and related areas.
There is a wide range of options for further study - see the "Related Courses" section for suggestions - which include Honours Diplomas, ABA & Baccalaureate Programmes, and the 'Double Award' EBA & BBA Bachelor degree Programme. You are welcome to ask the College for advice, and of course you can see details of these Programmes on this website.
The fee includes:
- College membership, plus your study materials & certificate of affiliation — International CIC Study & Training Materials
- detailed distance-learning instructions for the best results — the Study & Training Guide
- per-module Self-Assessment Tests with answers, plus a Progress Chart
- arrangement of your final exam
- a Level 4 Diploma — on passing the exam
- postal service