Common Subjects for all Central American Students: Panama, Guatemala, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras,
Belize and the Dominican Republic
Syllabus of the Subject - Central American Economy
Region of Central America
Central American economy: Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama
Central American Foreign Trade
Foreign Investment in Central America
Objectives:
To know the economic profile of the Central American Countries
To analyze the strengths and trends of the Central American Economy
To evaluate the Foreign Trade and investment flows in the Central American Markets
Syllabus of the Subject - Central American Integration System (SICA)
Introduction to the Central American Integration System: Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama
Functions and objectives of the SICA
Secretary of the Central American Economic Integration
Central American Tariff System
Central American Foreign Trade Regime
Central American free-trade area
Customs and Monetary Union
Central American Bank for Economic Integration
Central American Free Trade Agreements
Objectives:
To understand the objectives, functions and institutions of the Central American Economic Integration (SICA)
To evaluate the benefits for the member countries of the SICA
To know the socio-economic troubles and Central American countries
development
To analyze the Central American Economic Integration process (Central American Common Market, free-trade area, Customs Union...) of the SICA
To analyze the role of the Central American Bank for Economic Integration
Central American Common Market.
Currently, the Central American Common Market (MCCA) is integrated into the Central American Integration System (SICA).
General Treaty of the Central American Economic Integration
Central American Common Market
Foreign Trade and investment flows between the Central American Countries
Syllabus of the Subject - Central American Free Trade Agreements
Free Trade Agreement between Central America, the U.S. and the Dominican Republic
Introduction to the Free Trade Agreement between Central America, the U.S. and the Dominican Republic (CAFTA-DR)
Benefits of the agreement
Certification of origin
Foreign Trade and investment flows Central American countries-US
Chile-Central America (Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua)
Free Trade Agreement.
Introduction to the Central America-Chile FTA
Benefits of the agreement
Certification of origin
Foreign Trade between Chile and Central America
Central America-European Union Association Agreement.
Introduction to the Association Agreement between Central America and the EU
Free Trade Agreement of the EU with Central America
Foreign Trade Central American countries-EU
Free Trade Agreement between Central America and Panama
Introduction to the Free Trade Agreement between Panama and Central America
The main topics of the trade agreement
Rules of origin
Foreign Trade Central America-Panama
Bilateral Protocol between Costa Rica and Panama to the FTA
Free Trade Agreement between Central America and the Dominican Republic
Introduction to the Free Trade Agreement between Central America and the Dominican Republic
Advantages of the agreement
Foreign Trade between the Dominican Republic and Central America
Mexico-Northern Triangle (El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras) Free Trade Agreement.
Introduction to the Mexico-Northern Triangle FTA
Certificate of origin
Regional value content
Colombia-Northern Triangle (El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras) Free Trade Agreement.
Introduction to the Northern Triangle-Colombia FTA
Benefits of the agreement
Certification of origin
Foreign Trade Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras
Central America-European Free Trade Association Free Trade Agreement.
Introduction to the Central America-EFTA FTA
Topics included in the Central America-European Free Trade Association Trade Agreement
Foreign Trade between the Central American Countries and the EFTA Countries
Syllabus of the Subject - Association of Caribbean States (ACS).
Introduction to the Association of Caribbean States
Functions and organization of the Association of Caribbean States
Member states of the ACS
The Caribbean Foreign Trade
Trade Policy and integration agreements of the Caribbean Countries
The Caribbean Expanded Economic Space
Objectives:
To understand the objectives and functions of the Association of Caribbean States
To evaluate the advantages for the member countries of the ACS
To analyze the Economic Integration process between the member states of the Association of Caribbean States
To analyze the economic relations of the countries of the Association of Caribbean States
To understand the concept of the Caribbean Expanded Economic Space
The member countries of the Association of Caribbean States are Antigua and Barbuda, the Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Colombia,
Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominica, El Salvador, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras,
Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, the Dominican Republic, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines,
Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago and Venezuela.
Syllabus of the Subject - Mesoamerica Project (ex Puebla-Panama Plan).
Introduction to the Mesoamerica Project (former Puebla-Panama Plan): Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua and Panama
International network of Mesoamerican highways
Transport and telecommunications in the Mesoamerican region
Objectives:
To understand the objectives of the Mesoamerica Project
To analyze the Economic Integration between the member states of the Mesoamerica Project
To know the Program of the international network of Mesoamerican highway
Specific Subjects for the students from Belize
Syllabus of the Subject: Belizean Foreign Trade and Economy
Introduction to Belize
Belizean economy
Belizean Foreign Trade
Foreign Investment in Belize
Objectives:
To analyze the Belizean Foreign Trade and Economy
To identify the main trade partners of Belize
To know the Belizean free trade agreements
Syllabus of the Subject: Caribbean Community (CARICOM)
Introduction to the CARICOM: Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Dominica,
Grenada, Haiti, Jamaica, Montserrat, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad, and Tobago
Economic profile of the Caribbean Countries
Trade Policy of the Caribbean Community
CARICOM Single Market and Economy
The Caribbean Development Bank
Objectives:
To understand the objectives and Trade Policy of the CARICOM
To analyze the economic profile of the Caribbean Countries
To evaluate the benefits for the member countries of the CARICOM
To analyze the Economic Integration process (CARICOM Single Market and Economy) and the foreign trade between the member Caribbean countries Community
To know the affiliated institutions: the Caribbean Development Bank and the Organization of States of the Caribbean Eastern
CARIFORUM-European Economic Union Association Agreement.
Introduction to the CARIFORUM-EU Economic Association Agreement
Benefits for the companies
Foreign Trade EU-Caribbean countries
Colombia-Caribbean Community Partial Scope Agreement.
Introduction to the Colombia-CARICOM Partial Scope Agreement No. 31
Benefits of the agreement
Colombia-Caribbean Community Agreement on Foreign Trade, Economic, and Technical Cooperation
Foreign Trade Colombia-CARICOM
Costa Rica-Caribbean Community Free Trade Agreement.
Introduction to the Costa Rica-CARICOM FTA
Advantages of the agreement
Certification of origin
Foreign Trade between Costa Rica and the CARICOM States
Caribbean Basin Initiative
Introduction to the Caribbean Basin Initiative
The U.S.-Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act
The Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act (U.S.)
Specific Subjects for the students from Costa Rica
Syllabus of the Subject: Costa Rican Foreign Trade and Economy
Introduction to Costa Rica
Costa Rican economy
Costa Rican Foreign Trade
Foreign Investment in Costa Rica
The objectives of the subject “International Trade and Business in” Costa Rica”:
To analyze the Costa Rican Foreign Trade and economy
To identify the main trade partners of Costa Rica
To explore free trade agreements of Costa Rica
Mexico-Costa Rica Free Trade Agreement.
Introduction to the Costa Rica-Mexico FTA
Rules of origin
Regional value content
Foreign Trade Mexico-Costa Rica
Investment flows between Costa Rica and Mexico
Costa Rica-China Free Trade Agreement.
Introduction to the China-Costa Rica FTA
Foreign Trade between Costa Rica and China
Regional value content
Costa Rica-Canada Free Trade Agreement.
Introduction to the Canada-Costa Rica FTA
Advantages of the agreement
Certification of origin
Agreement on Environmental Cooperation
Foreign Trade between Costa Rica and Canada
Costa Rica-CARICOM Free Trade Agreement.
Introduction to the Costa Rica-CARICOM FTA
Advantages of the trade agreement
Certification of origin
Foreign Trade and investment flows between Costa Rica and the member countries of the CARICOM
Specific Subjects for the students from El Salvador
Syllabus of the Subject: Salvadoran Foreign Trade and Economy
Introduction to El Salvador
Salvadoran Economy
Salvadoran Foreign Trade
Foreign Investment in El Salvador
Objectives:
To analyze the Salvadoran Foreign Trade and economy
To identify the main trade partners of El Salvador
To explore free trade agreements of El Salvador
El Salvador and Honduras-Taiwan Free Trade Agreement.
Introduction to the Free Trade Agreement between El Salvador and Honduras with Taiwan
Advantages for exporters
The certificate of origin of the agreement
Foreign Trade between Honduras and El Salvador and Taiwan
El Salvador (as a member of the Northern Triangle) also has Trade Agreements with Colombia and Mexico (see above).
Specific Subjects for the students from Guatemala
Syllabus of the Subject: Guatemalan Foreign Trade and Economy
Introduction to Guatemala
Guatemalan economy
Guatemalan Foreign Trade
Foreign Investment in Guatemala
Objectives:
To analyze the Guatemalan Foreign Trade and economy
To identify the main trade partners of Guatemala
To explore free trade agreements of Guatemala
Guatemala (as a member of the Northern Triangle) also has Trade Agreements with Colombia and Mexico (see above).
Guatemala-Taiwan Free Trade Agreement.
Introduction to the Guatemala-Taiwan FTA
Benefits of the agreement
Certification of origin
Customs procedures
Foreign Trade Guatemala-Taiwan
Specific Subjects for the students from Honduras
Syllabus of the Subject: Honduran Foreign Trade and Economy
Introduction to Honduras
Honduran Economy
Honduran Foreign Trade
Foreign Investment in Honduras
Objectives:
To analyze the Honduran Foreign Trade and economy
To identify the main trade partners of Honduras
To explore free trade agreements of Honduras
Honduras (as a member of the Northern Triangle) also has Trade Agreements with Colombia and Mexico (see above).
El Salvador and Honduras-Taiwan Free Trade Agreement.
Introduction to the El Salvador-Honduras-Republic of China FTA
Advantages for exporters
Certificate of origin of the agreement
Foreign Trade between Honduras and El Salvador and Taiwan
Free Trade Agreement between Canada and Honduras.
Introduction to the Free Trade Agreement between Honduras-Canada
Foreign Trade Canada-Honduras
Specific Subjects for the students from Nicaragua
Syllabus of the Subject - Nicaraguan Foreign Trade and Economy
Introduction to Nicaragua
Nicaraguan economy
Nicaraguan Foreign Trade
Foreign Investment in Nicaragua
Objectives:
To analyze the Nicaraguan Foreign Trade and economy
To identify the main trade partners of Nicaragua
To explore free trade agreements of Nicaragua
Mexico-Nicaragua Free Trade Agreement.
Introduction to the Nicaragua-Mexico FTA
Certification of origin
Regional value content
Foreign Trade Nicaragua-Mexico
Investment flows between Mexico and Nicaragua
Free Trade Agreement between Nicaragua and Taiwan
Introduction to the Free Trade Agreement between Nicaragua and Taiwan
Certification of origin
Regional value content
Foreign Trade Taiwan-Nicaragua
Specific Subjects for the students from Panama
Syllabus of the Subject: Panamanian Foreign Trade and Economy
Introduction to Panama
Panamanian Economy
Panamanian Foreign Trade
Strategic importance of the Panama Canal
Foreign Investment in Panama
Colon Free Zone
Objectives:
To analyze the Panamanian Economy and Global Trade
To identify the main trade partners of Panama
To explore free trade agreements of Panama
Free Trade Agreement between Panama and Taiwan
Introduction to the Panama-Taiwan FTA
Advantages of the agreement
Regional value content
Foreign Trade Panama-Taiwan
Free Trade Agreement between Panama and Singapore
Introduction to the Singapore-Panama FTA
Advantages of the FTA
Foreign Trade Panama-Singapore
Chile-Panama Free Trade Agreement.
Introduction to the Chile-Panama FTA
Benefits of the agreement
Certification of origin of the agreement
Foreign Trade between Chile and Panama
United States-Panama Free Trade Agreement.
Introduction to the U.S.-Panama FTA
Benefits of the Panama-United States Trade Promotion Agreement
Foreign Trade United States-Panama
Free Trade Agreement between Canada and Panama
Introduction to the Free Trade Agreement Panama-Canada
Benefits of the agreement for the exporters
Foreign Trade between Canada and Panama
Trade relations Panama-Andean Community
Economic relations between Panama and the Andean Community
Foreign Trade in Goods Panama-Andean Community
Free Trade Agreement between the Andean Community and Panama
Specific Subjects for the students from the Dominican Republic
Syllabus of the Subject: Doing Business in the Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic
Dominican economy
Dominican foreign trade
Objectives:
To analyze the Dominican Foreign Trade and Economy
To identify the main trade partners of the Dominican Republic
To explore free trade agreements of the Dominican Republic
Samples of the adaptation to Central American Students (Bachelor of Science in Foreign Trade, e-learning, fourth semester, second year):