Postgraduate Certificate in Business Management Import & Export
Duration: 1 Year
Mode: Instructor-Led Online + Project-Based Learning + Simulation Tools
Credential: WLSB Postgraduate Certificate in International Trade & Business Management
Target Learners:
• Entrepreneurs starting or expanding import-export businesses
• Professionals managing trade operations, logistics, or compliance
• Graduate students seeking career tracks in global trade, customs, or sourcing
• Traders, manufacturers, or consultants looking to globalize supply chains
Program Overview & Structure
Module 1: Fundamentals of International Trade
• Global trade ecosystem and trends
• WTO, free trade agreements (FTAs), regional trade blocs (EU, ASEAN, USMCA)
• Understanding HS codes, trade barriers, and tariffs
• Trade terms (INCOTERMS 2020 – FOB, CIF, DDP, etc.)
Module 2: Starting and Managing an Export-Import Business
• Business setup (IEC registration, DGFT compliance, GST)
• Export promotion councils, incentive schemes (MEIS, RoDTEP, etc.)
• Buyer discovery, sourcing suppliers, B2B matchmaking platforms
• Vendor contracts and quality assurance in international trade
Module 3: Documentation, Customs & Compliance
• Export/import documentation: invoice, packing list, shipping bill, certificate of origin
• Customs procedures, port handling, bonded warehouses
• Regulatory bodies: DGFT, CBIC, BIS, APEDA
• Anti-dumping, embargoes, dual-use items, trade restrictions
Module 4: International Logistics, Freight & Supply Chain
• Sea, air, and multimodal transport
• Freight forwarding, cargo insurance, and warehousing
• Packaging for international shipping
• Freight cost estimation and comparison tools
Module 5: Global Sourcing & Import Strategy
• Country risk analysis and supplier audits
• Working with sourcing agents, trade shows, and online marketplaces (Alibaba, GlobalSources)
• Customs duty calculation and HS code classification
• Managing landed costs and profit margins
Module 6: Finance, Risk Management & Payments in Trade
• Export financing, packing credit, factoring
• Payment methods: advance, LC (Letter of Credit), DA/DP, TT
• Foreign exchange management, hedging strategies
• Trade insurance and managing payment risk
Module 7: Digital Tools for Trade and E-Commerce Exports
• Leveraging platforms like Amazon Global, Etsy, Shopify
• Online marketplaces for bulk (Alibaba, Indiamart B2B exports)
• Digital documentation, CRM, and ERP basics for exporters
• GST e-invoicing, DGFT portal filing, ICEGATE
Capstone Project: Live Export-Import Strategy Plan
Students develop and present a practical Import-Export Business Plan:
• Product-market selection
• Pricing and logistics calculations
• Documentation and legal checklist
• Trade finance and risk plan
• Digital tools setup or platform integration
Optional Global Exposure / Industry Connect
• Virtual sessions with exporters/importers in the UAE, Singapore, UK
• Case studies from real businesses (e.g., textile exporter, machinery importer)
• Optional visit to a port, ICD, or global trade event (e.g., Dubai Global Trade Week)
• Guest lectures from customs brokers, EXIM bankers, freight forwarders
Program Highlights
• Practical tools: invoice templates, landed cost calculator, INCOTERMS charts
• Designed for working professionals and SME owners
• Sector-neutral — works for textile, machinery, consumer goods, food, etc.
• Access to WLSB’s trade mentors and export promotion networks
• Digital certificate with LinkedIn badge and career portfolio inclusion