Importing and ProcurementLaajuus (5 op)

Osaamistavoitteet

The student acquires an overview of international procurement and importation procedures from the European Union perspective. The student knows the basics of the international procurement logistics chain, supplier evaluation, import rules and regulations, customs clearance and the calculation of duties and taxes related to importation. The student understands the causes and effects of supplier selection, risk control, and the implications international agreements have on the individual firm. The student is able to communicate the concepts of international procurement and importation. The student is able to apply acquired knowledge to real life situations.

Sisältö

Supplier evaluation, basic procurement logistics, purchase negotiations, import rules and regulations and calculation of import duties and taxes.

Esitietovaatimukset

Internationalisation operation modes, financing and pay service, and export techniques

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1)

1= The student knows the basic procurement and importation procedures but he/she fails to apply the knowledge to real-life situations or to communicate the concepts in an effective manner.
2= The student knows the basics of importation procedures and procurement and is familiar with the basic concepts. He/she is able to apply the knowledge to real-life situations to some extent. The student is able to present the results but the conclusions are incomplete.
3= The student knows the concepts of basic importation procedures and procurement comprehensively and is familiar with all main rules and regulations as well as risks and possibilities of international procurement for the individual firm. He/she is able to apply the knowledge to real-life situations and is able to present the results in an effective way.
4= The student applies concepts related to procurement and importation procedures effectively. He/she is able to independently collect, apply and deliver information from versatile sources and is able to solve real-life situations. He/she understands the risks and impacts of international procurement on the individual firm and displays good problem solving skills.
5= The student possesses advanced skills in basic importation procedures and procurement concepts. He/she is able to collect, combine and apply information in order to analytically study different courses of action in order to make credible importing and procurement decisions. The student displays excellent problem solving and decision making skills. The student demonstrates the ability to apply acquired knowledge to real-life situations with superior communications skills.