This course explores the role and obligations of those held responsible for regulatory trade compliance, including forming agreements that meet regulatory agency requirements. It examines the role and responsibilities compliance effort with regulatory authorities, known as the Empowered Official (EO), as well as the unique opportunities presented to the EO and his/her company by various...Read More
As the capstone experience for the Master of Science – Regulatory Trade Compliance course, students complete a thesis, focusing on a problem of practice within trade compliance and develop a scholarly-practitioner work exploring the topic. Students complete a short-term practical research effort that is problem-based and application-centered, culminating in a scholarly work suitable for publication...Read More
This introduction to the USMCA was designed to help individuals develop a general practical working understanding of the changes and new requirements for moving goods between the U.S. Mexico and Canada under the agreement that replaces major portions of NAFTA. It examines the USMCA Protocol, the new Rules of Origin, Certification of Origin, Customs Administration...Read More
This course examines the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States and the Schedule B and rules for classification. With a heavy emphasis on the GRIs, it explores duty rates, the use of General Notes, section notes, and chapter notes. Students will be prepared to classify and apply provision for imports and exports. Read More
This course explores the topic of ethics as it relates to international trade compliance regulations. Upon completion, students will be able to assess the forces that shape business ethics, the trade compliance environment, and the factors impacting ethical performance in the compliance workplace. Students will be able to critically evaluate ethical situations within the export...Read More
This course examines the topics of voluntary and involuntary disclosures. Any organization, large or small, bound by the U.S. Government’s International Traffic in Arms Regulations or Export Administration Regulations or other regulations may find the concepts and topics reviewed in this course helpful in determining its own disciplined and unique methods for making voluntary disclosures...Read More
This course explores in detail the regulations of the U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). The student will study the structure of OFAC regulations and their foundation in law. Also included is an exploration of: Country-based and list-based Sanctions, Specially Designated Nations, Licenses, Reporting, and Recordkeeping. The focus of this course is on...Read More
This course is designed to introduce students to the principles of the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. Students will study its components and jurisdiction, and the impact for U.S. exporters, importers, investors in foreign projects, and others subject to the FCPA. Emphasis will be on FCPA compliance by individuals and organizations.Read More
This course examines Duty Drawback regulations, practices and procedures as governed by the US Customs and Border Protection’s regulations (CBP), CFR Title 19 Chapter I :PART 191 – DRAWBACK (§§ 191.0 – 191.195) It also explores the use of ACE and other elements as they relate to duty drawbacks.Read More
This course provides students with a detailed understanding of documentary, and regulatory requirements and recommendations for U. S. Export documentation for export transactions and related activities including export licenses/applications and required supporting forms, certifications and other information, export shipping, item classification, customer screening and required recordkeeping. This course develops a working knowledge of the vast...Read More