SCM 475 - Global Trade and Supply Chain Management

Description:
Global supply chain activities emphasizing integration of transportation, inventory, warehousing, facility location, customer service, materials handling, packaging, and information. Analysis of product and service delivery and the associated trade, cultural, and legal factors and influences. Course will be offered every year (Fall, Winter, and Spring).

Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: SCM 310 with a minimum grade of C AND admission to a College of Business Major; AND completion of the College of Business Foundation courses (ACCT 251 and ACCT 252 and BUS 221 and BUS 241 and MATH 153 or MATH 154 or MATH 170 or MATH 172 or MATH 173 and ECON 201) with a minimum C- grade in each course and a minimum collegiate GPA of 2.25) OR (SCM 310 with a minimum grade of C AND declaration of a Supply Chain Management minor or certificate); OR (SCM 310 with a minimum grade of C and admission to the Bachelor of Applied Science in Supply Chain Management Program); OR (SCM 310 with a minimum grade of C AND admission to the Integrated Energy Management Program).

Credits: (5)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Distinguish between alternative modes of transportation for global commerce given a set of circumstances including geography, infrastructure requirements, market factors, and service requirements.
Select alternative methods to enter an international market given scenarios related to market conditions, corporate strategy, product requirements and support structure.
Apply the appropriate methods of payment for international transactions given scenarios related to risk, financial conditions, and transaction requirements.
Organize the various documents required to support the global movement of products and service between countries.
Explain the particular market, economic, governmental, demographic, infrastructure, and other factors related to a particular country or regional area.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
4/6/2017

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