BUS 118 - Importing: Global Sourcing and Markets

    Recent Professors
    Gabriel R. Shweiri
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026
    Class Size
    40 students
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course provides a comprehensive guide to import operations and global sourcing, covering the essential procedures, regulatory requirements, and e-commerce strategies for managing an importing business. Students will learn how to evaluate international suppliers, manage logistics and supply chain costs, and comply with import regulations and record keeping requirements. The course also emphasizes cost-effective importing operations, including how to optimize shipping and manage international payments. Additionally, the course will cover e-commerce strategies, the course prepares students to effectively import and sell goods in global and digital marketplaces. By the end of the course, students will have practical knowledge to start or manage an importing business.