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⏱ Duration: 12 Weeks (25 Hours Total / 25 classes, 1 hour each) | Equivalent to 1 Credit Hour | Blended (In-person + Online)
To provide foundational knowledge and practical skills in investment analysis and portfolio management, enabling informed decision-making and effective portfolio strategies.
A 2024 DIU survey highlights a skills gap in capital market knowledge, with 60% of Business Department students seeking investment training. BICM course statistics show a 20% rise in enrollment for portfolio management courses, reflecting demand in merchant banks and broker houses (e.g., UCB Investment Ltd.). Job postings on bdjobs.com also emphasize skills in equity valuation and risk analysis.
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To provide a foundational understanding of ERP ecosystems and implementation phases. Objectives include mastering project scoping, requirement gathering, stakeholder management, and analyzing real-world success/failure factors.
Weekends (Friday/Saturday) or Evening Sessions.
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Ms. Rozina Akter : Assistant Professor, Dept. of Business Administration,Daffodil International University
Tapas Saha : AVP, Global Trade Solutions, HSBC Bangladesh.
Duration: 8 Weeks (Approx. 20 hours total)
Mode of Delivery: Blended (Online theory + Extensive Physical Fieldwork at an Apiary/DIU Green Campus) |
Class Day: Weekends (Friday/Saturday) to facilitate outdoor field visits.
This course equips participants with a fundamental understanding of trade methods, the mechanics of Documentary Credits (L/C), and the application of international rules such as UCP 600 and Incoterms 2020. The curriculum focuses deeply on trade finance, mandatory documentation, and maintaining strict compliance with Bangladesh Bank guidelines.
International trade methods, particularly Documentary Credit (L/C), account for 11-15% of global trade. In Bangladesh, banking is the conduit for cross-border capital; therefore, professionals must master ICC rules and local regulations (GFET, Import Policy Order) to minimize disputes, especially in the crucial RMG sector.
To equip participants with a fundamental understanding of trade methods, the mechanics of Documentary Credits, and the application of international rules like UCP 600 and Incoterms 2020. The course focuses on trade finance, documentation, and compliance with Bangladesh Bank guidelines.
Module 1: Introduction to Trade: Methods of Trade (Cash in Advance, Open Account, Documentary Collection, and Documentary Credit) and basic principles of L/C.
Module 2: Regulatory Framework: UCP 600, ISBP 800, URR 725, Incoterms 2020, and Local Regulations including GFET, OIMS, and Import Policy Order (2024-2027).
Module 3: L/C Mechanics & Parties: Roles of Issuing Bank, Advising Bank, Beneficiary, Confirming Bank, and Reimbursement Bank; MT700 structure and L/C lifecycle.
Module 4: Documentation & Compliance: Mandatory Checklists (LCAF, Proforma Invoice, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Insurance, and Transport Docs/Bill of Lading) and handling discrepancies.
Module 5: Trade Finance & Settlement: Export Financing (Negotiation, Prepay) and Import Financing (UPAS, EDF, LTR, LIM), along with the RMG Engine (Back-to-Back LCs).
While delivered online, practical elements include navigating mandatory checklists (LCAF, Invoices, Transport Docs), structuring MT700 formats, and practical exercises in handling and resolving documentation discrepancies under UCP 600.
Upon successful completion, participants will be able to:
Understand international trade activities.
Master L/C issuance and document examination under UCP 600.
Analyze pre and post-shipment financing.
Implement compliance with Bangladesh Bank foreign exchange guidelines.
Target Audience:
Professionals without a banking background.
Business graduates aiming for trade desk roles.
Entrepreneurs managing export/import operations.
Entry Requirements:
Prospective candidates include graduate and post-graduate students, preferably from a business background.
Opportunities exist in Foreign Trade departments of private and public banks, as well as roles within logistics and trade-based corporations.
Quizzes: Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) via quiz.
Passing Mark: A minimum of 70% correct answers is required to pass.
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Tentative Course Fee: Tk. 2,000 per participant.
Certification: Certification is implied upon successful completion of the assessment criteria (minimum 70% score on MCQs).
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