Universities/ University of Cape Town / Import, Export and Logistics Management
University of Cape Town
Learn to engage in international trade and identify foreign opportunities for a business.
Last chance
26 September 2022
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Price
$808 USD
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Course duration
11 weeks
Excluding orientation
Language
English
Access resources from start date
Effort
7–10 hours per week
Self-paced learning online
ABOUT THIS COURSE
Course overview
R122,02 billion
The worth of South Africa’s exported goods in August 2019.
Trading Economics (2019).
Top 3
China, Germany, and the United States were South Africa’s top three trading partners for 2018 in terms of export sales.
World’s Top Exports (Feb, 2020).
Duration: 11 weeks (excluding orientation)
A company’s decision to expand operations beyond national borders can unlock many new business opportunities. However, international trade comes with its challenges, and professionals in this field must have an in-depth understanding of the forces at play.
The University of Cape Town (UCT) Import, Export and Logistics Management online short course aims to give you this understanding so that you can manage the strategic and technical aspects of international trade. Using a case study of a fictional small business, this course will enable you to engage with overseas markets in a manner that’s legally compliant, financially efficient, and culturally sensitive. You’ll learn the principles of logistics management and walk away with knowledge to improve your business’s potential of trading success.
Is this course for you?
This course is designed for professionals wanting to develop their skills in import, export, and logistics management, as well as those looking to formalise their existing knowledge and experience in this field to improve current role performance. Operations managers, logistics managers, business owners, and imports coordinators will benefit from the course, including those aiming to start their own import and export company.
Course overview
Introduction
Duration: 11 weeks (excluding orientation)
A company’s decision to expand operations beyond national borders can unlock many new business opportunities. However, international trade comes with its challenges, and professionals in this field must have an in-depth understanding of the forces at play.
The University of Cape Town (UCT) Import, Export and Logistics Management online short course aims to give you this understanding so that you can manage the strategic and technical aspects of international trade. Using a case study of a fictional small business, this course will enable you to engage with overseas markets in a manner that’s legally compliant, financially efficient, and culturally sensitive. You’ll learn the principles of logistics management and walk away with knowledge to improve your business’s potential of trading success.
Is this course for you?
This course is designed for professionals wanting to develop their skills in import, export, and logistics management, as well as those looking to formalise their existing knowledge and experience in this field to improve current role performance. Operations managers, logistics managers, business owners, and imports coordinators will benefit from the course, including those aiming to start their own import and export company.
What will set you apart
On completion of this course, you’ll walk away with:
A grounding in all major facets of international trade, including logistics, marketing, and financial risk management.
An understanding of how laws and regulations impact the importing and exporting process.
A step-by-step checklist that can be used to determine a business’s readiness for international trade.
Practical knowledge delivered by industry consultants with years of on-the-ground experience.
Unlimited access to 2U’s Career Engagement Network, offering you exclusive resources and events to support your professional journey and drive your career forward.
Course curriculum
Explore the forces impacting international trade as you work through the weekly modules of this online short course.
Orientation module
Welcome to your Online Campus
Module 1
The global trade environment
Module 2
Global monetary links
Module 3
South Africa's international trade
Module 4
Cultural factors in international buying and selling
Module 5
International marketing and sourcing
Module 6
Financial risk management
Module 7
Planning and implementing a transportation strategy
Module 8
Fundamentals of Incoterms®
Module 9
Price and costing strategies
Module 10
Documentation and customs in international trade
Module 11
International trade: Legal aspects and the role of agents and traders
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What past students
think
Sumaiyah Tarmahomed
Manager Air Freight, United Exports (Pty) Ltd
"I’ve been in the logistics industry for nearly 15 years now, and the one fact of life that remains is: ‘the pursuit of knowledge is never-ending. The day you stop seeking knowledge is the day you stop growing.’ Even with all my experience, this course has taught me new things and expanded my existing knowledge on subjects. This course was extremely beneficial and will aid me in my career moving forward."
Course Convenor
The design of this online short course is guided by UCT faculty and industry experts who will share their experience and in-depth knowledge with you throughout the course.
Francois Toerien
Associate Professor, Department of Finance and Tax, UCT
About the certificate
Develop your knowledge of import, export, and logistics management and earn an official certificate of completion from the University of Cape Town.
Assessment is continuous and based on a series of practical assignments completed online. In order to be issued with a certificate, you’ll need to meet the requirements outlined in the course handbook. The handbook will be made available to you as soon as you begin the course.
Your certificate will be issued in your legal name and sent to you upon successful completion of the course, as per the stipulated requirements.
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| 1st installment | Required Before: 2022-09-25 | Amount Due: $270.00 USD |
| 2nd installment | Required Before: 2022-10-20 | Amount Due: $269.00 USD |
| 3rd installment | Required Before: 2022-11-19 | Amount Due: $269.00 USD |
| 1st installment | |
| Required Before: | 2022-09-25 |
| Amount Due: | $270.00 USD |
| 2nd installment | |
| Required Before: | 2022-10-20 |
| Amount Due: | $269.00 USD |
| 3rd installment | |
| Required Before: | 2022-11-19 |
| Amount Due: | $269.00 USD |
