Incoterms 2000 - IIEI-141

Course Description: This six-week online course is designed to introduce students to terms of sale generally used in international trade and specifically to all thirteen of the terms of sale under Incoterms 2000, the most commonly used system internationally. This course provides a strong foundation on the usage and elements of the terms.

Prerequisite: None

Course Credit: 3 Credit Hours

Major Course Topics & Course Outcomes

As a result of the group and individual activities included in this course, the student will acquire the following knowledge and skills that can be applied to the workplace:

Terms of sale in the export or import transaction

• Identify the need for clear terms of sale in an export or import transaction.
• Evaluate the components to be negotiated within a transaction.
• Recognize the importance of Incoterms 2000 as a broadly accepted system internationally.

Documentation in the export or import transaction

• Assess documentation needs for the transaction. 

The E Term

• Understand the use of the E term.

The F Terms

• Discuss the use of the F terms.  

The C Terms

• Review the use of the C terms.  

The D Terms

• Explain the use of the D terms.

Course Texts:

There is one textbook, plus a readings packet assigned for this course at this time. Each instructor posts additional current readings and materials that are obtained Online (for registered students only).

Incoterms 2000, (1999) ICC Publishing, Inc., New York, New York, U.S.A.  AZ  ISBN 92-842-1199-9 (Note: If a new edition is published, it will be the text used.)

Selected Readings Online.

Please note that textbooks are subject to change. Please contact your advisor before purchasing the textbook for your class to confirm.