Course information

Format: Wits certified online short course

Certification: Wits University certificate of competence

Duration: 10 weeks

Breakdown: 8 weeks consecutive online lectures, one exam in week 10

Hours per week: 5 to 7

Language: English

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Price*: R 15 302.16
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Course outcomes

Define key concepts in freight management
Outline the elements of a contract of sale
Discuss the application of Incoterms to international trade
Describe the role of sea freight as a mode of transport in international trade
Discuss the role of Airfreight as a mode of transport in international trade
Discuss the importance of Customs Affairs in international trade
Describe exports in International trade
Outline the functions of customs and commercial warehousing in international trade

Course Curriculum

Module 1: Introduction to Freight Management
Module 2: The contract of sale
Module 3: The application of Incoterms to international trade
Module 4: Sea freight imports and exports
Module 5: Airfreight as a mode of transport in international trade
Module 6: Customs Affairs
Module 7: Exports
Module 8: Customs and commercial warehousing

Course Overview

The 21st century has seen major transformations when it comes to importing and exporting. These range from Customs, legal frameworks to technology. Organisations and individuals looking to improve their performance related to importing and exporting require knowledge, skills and practical know how when it comes to freight and cross-border management. In this course we provide learners with the foundational knowledge required to conduct freight and cross-border international trade as well as the practical knowledge of, and a working understanding of a range of key elements involved in international trade, transport and logistics supply chain.

Course & Lecture Overview

Chris Richards
Wits Plus lecturer Chris Richards presents the course online, giving participants a practical knowledge of, and a working understanding of a range of key elements involved in international trade, transport and logistics supply chain.

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Upcoming Courses

11 July 2022
12 September 2022

DigitalCampus Team
Email: info@digitalcampus.co.za
Tel: +27 87 023 0888
Cell: +27 71 326 5470

International Trade: Freight and Cross-Border Management

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