Import Operations and Techniques
MGMT X 460.913
This course covers key concepts for import operations personnel including owners, managers, and brokerage/freight forwarding staff. Topics include warehousing, the customs concept of value, compliance, and record-keeping.
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Classroom
Starting at $765.00
As few as 11 weeks
4.0
What you can learn.
- Gain an understanding of freight management, including warehousing, foreign trade zones, and appraisement
- Understand operations strategy, including customs management, intellectual property rights, fines penalties, and forfeitures
- Understand how NAFTA's rules and regulations inform operations and record keeping
About this course:
This course is intended for individuals involved in import operations, including classifiers, import team members, supervisors, and managers; those working in customhouse brokerage and freight forwarding; as well as owners of trading companies. Topics include entry of merchandise; warehousing; foreign trade zones; the liquidation and protest process; appraisement and the customs concept of value; informed compliance; customs account management strategies; intellectual property rights, fines, penalties, and forfeitures; drawback; NAFTA; record keeping; and corporate compliance program management.
Suggested Prerequisites
It is advisable that you complete the following (or equivalent) since they are prerequisites for Import Operations and Techniques.
X 460.902 Introduction to International Business and X 460.903 Fundamentals of International Trade.
Winter 2020 Schedule
Available Format(s):
These courses meet in person and make use of an online presence to varying degrees.
Available
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Tuesday 6:30PM - 9:30PM
Location:
UCLA
371128
Fee:
$765.00
49 days left. Enroll by Jan 7, 2020
Notes
Internet access required. Materials required.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 20, 2020
Course Requirements
Book:
Hands On Importing (this is a course reader available at the UCLA bookstore)
by Michael Baker
ISBN 9789891809008
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Tue Jan 7, 2020
6:30PM - 9:30PM
UCLASchool of Public Affairs Bldg. 2317
Lecture
Tue Jan 14, 2020
6:30PM - 9:30PM
UCLASchool of Public Affairs Bldg. 2317
Lecture
Tue Jan 21, 2020
6:30PM - 9:30PM
UCLASchool of Public Affairs Bldg. 2317
Lecture
Tue Jan 28, 2020
6:30PM - 9:30PM
UCLASchool of Public Affairs Bldg. 2317
Lecture
Tue Feb 4, 2020
6:30PM - 9:30PM
UCLASchool of Public Affairs Bldg. 2317
Lecture
Tue Feb 11, 2020
6:30PM - 9:30PM
UCLASchool of Public Affairs Bldg. 2317
Lecture
Tue Feb 18, 2020
6:30PM - 9:30PM
UCLASchool of Public Affairs Bldg. 2317
Lecture
Tue Feb 25, 2020
6:30PM - 9:30PM
UCLASchool of Public Affairs Bldg. 2317
Lecture
Tue Mar 3, 2020
6:30PM - 9:30PM
UCLASchool of Public Affairs Bldg. 2317
Lecture
Tue Mar 10, 2020
6:30PM - 9:30PM
UCLASchool of Public Affairs Bldg. 2317
Lecture
Tue Mar 17, 2020
6:30PM - 9:30PM
UCLASchool of Public Affairs Bldg. 2317
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Speak to a program representative. Hours: Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm.
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