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 Foreign Trade Practices and Management (FTPM)

Admission closed for 2008 session.

Offered by: St. Xavier’s College

(An Autonomous College under Calcutta University)

Scope:  A thorough knowledge of the various facets of International Business is the demand of the present global Economy and trading Environment. Intense competition in world markets, in particular, poses a challenge to executive engaged both in domestic and International marketing. It is important for all to keep abreast with new developments, rapid changes in International business practices and innovative marketing strategies adapting by the competitors. Rapidly growing volume of international business has created a high demand for people who will be competent to respond to the challenges and explore new avenues for further growth. St. Xavier's College is introducing a Six-month Certificate Course on Foreign Trade Practices  and Management  to respond to the need for competency development in this area. The course will be suitable for the present and future executives handling foreign trade and also the entrepreneurs.

Course objectives:   The objectives of the Course are to :

• Impart systematic knowledge on the Modern techniques of International Marketing, Global Business Environment and Economic relations;
• Develop analytical skills for identifying export opportunities and undertaking export marketing in countries for wide ranging products of Indian origin;
• Understand various procedures of export and import;
• Enhance the managerial competence and operational efficiency in the field of International Marketing.

Course structure: The course covers

• Fundamentals of Accounting, international accounting and cost concepts
• International Marketing Management
• Export-Import Finance and Forex Management
• Quality Management in Business
• Trade Procedures and Documentations
• E-Commerce Applications
•  International Trade Logistics
•  India's Foreign Trade Policy
• International Business Environment
•  Entrepreneurships
• Project & Presentation

In addition, all the students will be oriented towards soft skill development (communication skill, interview skill and personality development)

Application procedure

For application forms and related information, Interested candidates may contact Mr.Aniruddha Sinha or Mr. S. Chatterjee at  Room no. 7 (Ground floor) between 10AM and 1 PM (Phone: 22551216) or Mr. T Karmakar (Mobile: 9831013609) or visit our website www.sxccal.edu. Email: career@sxccal.edu

Completed application form (along with two passport sized photographs and attested photocopy of the qualifying examination) is to be submitted at Room no. 7 or at St. Xavier’s Computer Centre by paying a registration fee of Rs. 50/-. Eligible candidates may get direct admission subject to the fulfillment of norms.

Payment of fees.

The course fee may be paid in two equal installments. The 1^st installment is to be paid at the time of admission and the 2^nd installment is to be paid by 30^th September, 2008. A concession of Rs. 200/- will be offered to the students who pay their fees in one installment at the time of admission. Fees are to be paid at the counter of the Syndicate Bank on the college premises from 9 A.M. till 1 P.M. Fees may also be paid by Demand Draft  in favour of “St. Xavier’s College” payable at Kolkata.