International Trade & Finance
The global economy involves a complex range of laws, regimes and regulations governing the production and exchange of goods and services. As trade liberalisation continues to expand the scope of accessible markets, so has finance and the control of credit taken on a decisive role in international economic relations and corporate competition. Our training programmes equip both public and private sector clients with the necessary practical knowledge and empirical tools to make astute and well-informed cross-border transactions, providing private enterprises with the means to increase their international competitiveness and national decision-makers with an awareness of the political economy of bilateral aid, foreign direct investment, resource exportation and other issues at the nexus of international business, public policy and social impact.
Course content is determined in collaboration with clients and comprehensive programmes can be designed, as required, with the integration of study modules from other areas. For interested participants, some of these programmes can be tailored to lead to externally awarded qualifications and certification.
Illustrative skill and knowledge areas below
Understanding International Trade
- Theories of International Trade & Economic Growth
- Contemporary Trade Policy & Regional Trading Blocs
- Trade Procedures & the Transaction Process
Understanding Financial Control
- Financial Tools as Effective Management Controls
- Budgets, Cashflows, Cash Security & Credit Controls
- Preventing Errors & Minimising Fraud
Understanding Anti-Fraud & Corruption Regulations
- Public Legislation on Fraud, Bribery & Corruption
- Legal Duties & Complying with Applicable Regulations
- Efficient Systems & Internal Controls for Preventing Fraud & Corruption
Debt Recovery
- Debtor Profiling & Due Diligence
- Psychology of Credit Control & Collection Methods
- Dealing with Solicitors, Courts & Other 3rd Parties
Understanding Tender & Contractual Procedures
- Developing Effective Specifications & Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
- Bid Evaluation & Post-tender Negotiations
- Shortlisting, Contract Award & Mobilisation
Introduction to Purchasing & Procurement Practice
- Legal Context of Purchasing & Procurement
- Contracts, Purchase Orders & Other Purchasing Approaches
- Managing Terms & Conditions Effectively
Tender & Bid Writing
- Understanding Tender Documents
- Layout, Format & Executive Summaries
- Clarity, Readability & Appropriate Writing Style
Introduction to Aid Funding & Aid Projects
- Development Banks & International Agencies
- Humanitarian Aid & Development Aid
- Tender Procedures & Aid-funded Business
