Customs Management in International Business
- Starts September
- English
- 30 ECTS
- 5 months
Future global supply chain managers
need to learn the basics of trade compliancy, customs processes and global trade to anticipate on and optimise border crossing processes. Start your journey with this minor programme!
About this minor
Western European countries with large ports, such as Rotterdam, Hamburg and Antwerp, have become the most attractive locations for importing and exporting in and from the EU. These ports have optimised their processes to move the goods across borders as smoothly as possible, including customs procedures and clearance. Especially with today’s trade flows, fast deliveries and just in time inventory management systems, reliable border crossing processes are crucial. This programme explains the first basics of trade compliancy, customs processes and global trade, which enables future global supply chain managers to anticipate on and optimize border crossing processes.
Why minor Customs Management in International Business?
- Unique insights into customs processes and trade compliance, preparing students for international supply chain management roles.
- A blend of theoretical knowledge and practical experience, including excursions to major ports and project work tailored to student interests.
- Flexible and interactive learning environment with small class sizes, encouraging hands-on, independent work and direct interaction with lecturers.
More about the minor Customs Management in International Business
What to expect from us
The programme is divided into two periods. Lectures are given during the first period. Fundaments of customs procedures and the legal system under global trade are explained in class and students can practise by making assignments. Excursions are scheduled to get acquainted with trade compliance in daily operations. In the past these excursions were planned either to the Port of Rotterdam or to local companies dealing with import and export.
After this theoretical period, students start working on a project, which they can organise entirely to their own needs. Project coaches help to students during this project. Two demands must be fulfilled: topic is trade compliance and the project must have a work load of 15 EC.
What do we expect from you?
An active participation in class is required. This topic is new for most students, no prerequisite knowledge is needed.
For who?
For this minor programme we have the following admission requirements:
- English level: equivalent to IELTS 6.0;
- The student’s major should be business/supply chain related.
How to apply for this minor
Sign up for a minor starting in September from February 1 until July 1 at the latest.
Sign up for a minor starting in February from July 1 until December 15 at the latest.
Please note
- Not every minor starts in February and in September. You can find the start dates at the top of the minor's page.
- To take part in the minor, you must have obtained your propaedeutic diploma or have permission from the examination board of your programme.
Agenda
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Practical information
English
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