Opening of the World Economy has opened many challenges and opportunities for the business community worldwide. Though the evolution of technology has made international trade procedures & operations simpler and easier yet doing business both in the domestic as well as international markets has become more complex and difficult. This has basically happened for lack of latest information on policy and procedure including documentation among the executives at middle and senior level in the Corporate Firms, especially in the developing and under developed countries. Thus the survival of these firms in the highly competitive business environment solely depends on the understanding and knowledge of latest developments at national and international fronts.

It is against this background that Indian Institute of Foreign Trade

• Application Closure 30th June 2008
• List of Selected Candidates 7th July 2008
• Date of 1st Installment 30th June 2008
• Induction Date (by HUGHES / Institute) Last week of July 08
• Date for 1st Class (on IOL) Last week of July 08
• Program End November 2008

• Global Business Environment
• Selection of Markets and Products
• Trade Policy – Concept and Promotional Measures
• Framework of Export/Import Documents under the EDI System
• Formation of an Export/Import Contract with a focus on Security Issues
• Trade Finance, Payment Methods, Currency Risk, Usage of Derivatives
• Customs Regulations and Procedure for Clearance of Export/Import Shipments
• Field Visits to International Sea Port
• Processing of an Export Order

• Apprise middle and senior executives in the Corporate Sector and Government Organizations on the developments in the Global Business Environment
• Upgrade the skills using new techniques and tools in the selection of profitable markets and products in the highly competitive business environment
• Make them understand the intricacies of Trade Policy