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America: Institutions and Integration
Economy of America
- Latin America economy.
- Effects of global crisis in Latin America and the Caribbean.
- Key challenges: innovation and technological change.
- Foreign trade of Latin American countries: exports and imports.
- Economic relations with China.
- The growing influence of China and other emerging economies.
- Regional integration in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Integration and agreements in America
Doing Business in North America
North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
- The North American Free trade agreement (NAFTA).
- NAFTA institutions. Free Trade Commission. NAFTA background.
- NAFTA rules of origin.
- Economic facts about NAFTA.
- Success Stories.
Doing Business in United States
US economy
- Introduction to the United States of America.
- United States economy.
- United States market overview. Main sectors.
- U.S. Exports of goods and services.
- Case study: Top 20 Metropolitan Area exporters.
- Foreign direct investment (FDI). Case study: Asian-Pacific FDI in the United States.
Business in Miami Florida
- About Florida.
- The economy of Florida and Miami.
- Economic profile of Florida’ s regions.
- Foreign Trade. International Advantages of Florida.
- Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Florida.
- Florida industry clusters.
- Doing business in Miami.
- Setting up Business in Florida: Corporations and Limited Liability Company (LLC)
- Case study: Burger King.
Business in California
- California: eighth largest economy in the world.
- Regions of California.
- Doing business in Los Angeles.
- Case study: News corporation.
- The Silicon Valley.
- Players: Adobe, AMD, Apple, CISCO, eBay, HP, Oracle, Yahoo, Symantec, Intel.
- Doing business with Los Angeles County.
Business in New York
- New York City’s economy.
- Central business districts (CBDs).
- The global capital of fashion. Case study: Ralph Lauren, Liz Claiborne, Jones Apparel Group.
- Professional services. Case: Omnicom Group Inc.
- Manufacturing and industrial.
- High Tech economy. Nanotechnology. Bioscience.
- Distribution sector.
- Establishing a business in New York City.
US FTAs
- North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
- Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) ©.
- US Free trade agreements (FTA): Australia, Bahrain, Canada Mexico (NAFTA), Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Israel, Jordan, Korea, Morocco, Nicaragua, Oman, Panama, Peru (TPA), Singapore.
- Free Trade Agreements Tariff Tool.
- European Union - US Trade Relations (TEC).
- Trade Investment Framework Agreements (TIFAs). ASEAN - US.
- Bilateral Investment Treaties (BIT).
- Trans-Pacific Strategic Economic Partnership Agreement (TPP).
- AGOA - African Growth and Opportunity Act. U.S. Africa trade.
- Regional Institutions: PECC, IADB, ESCAP, ECLAC, OEA, RCC.
Doing Business in Canada
- Introduction to Canada.
- Canadian economy. Competitive Advantages. FDI in Canada.
- Foreign trade: exports and imports.
- Case study. Canada’s industry sectors: aerospace, Agri-food, Automotive, Software ...
- Doing business in Ontario - Toronto.
- Doing business in Quebec.
- Case study: the Asia-Pacific gateway and corridor initiative (APGCI).
Canada FTAs
- NAFTA, APEC.
- IDB, ECLAC, OEA, PECC, UNECE, RCC.
- Free Trade Agreements with Honduras, Panama, Jordan, Colombia, Peru, EFTA, Costa Rica, Chile, Israel.
- Ongoing FTA Negotiations : Andean Community, CARICOM, Central America (CA4), Dominican Rep., European Union, India, Korea, Morocco, Singapore, Ukraine, Turkey.
- ASEAN Canada Economic Cooperation Agreement (ACECA). India (CEPA)
- Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection (FIPAs).
Doing Business in Mexico
- Introduction to Mexico.
- Mexican economy. Foreign trade: exports and imports.
- Strategic sectors: software, agribusiness, plastic, footwear, ...
- Setting up business.
Key sectors of the Mexican economy
- Mexican Aerospace Industry.
- Automotive sector.
- Agribusiness sector. Case study: Acquisition of FEMSA by Heineken.
- Creative Industries.
- Medical Device.
- Household Appliances industry. Case study: Bosch Group in Mexico.
- Electronics Industry.
- Renewable Energy.
- Information Technology market (IT, BPO, Software).
Competitive Advantage of Mexico
- Competitive Advantage of Mexico.
- Ease of doing business in Mexico.
- International Competitiveness of Mexico.
- Ranking of competitiveness of Mexico states.
FDI in Mexico
- Framework for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Mexico.
- Overview of FDI in Mexico.
- Changes and Trends in FDI.
- FDI by sector, Mexican states and Country.
- Incentives for Foreign Investment.
- Agreements on Reciprocal Promotion and Protection of Investments (RIPPA).
Business in Jalisco - Guadalajara
- The state of Jalisco.
- Economy of Jalisco. Foreign Trade. FDI.
- Guadalajara’s advantages in the global economy.
- Doing Business in Guadalajara: Mexico's "Silicon Valley".
- Key sectors: Automotive, Aerospace, Electronics Contract Manufacturing, Electronic Design, Software and BPO services.
- Case study: Kaxan Media Group. Arion Group.
Business in Nuevo Leon Monterrey
- The State of Nuevo Leon.
- Economy Nuevo Leon. Foreign Trade.
- Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Nuevo Leon.
- Doing Business in Monterrey: the industrial capital of Mexico.
- Competitive advantages of Nuevo Leon.
- Clusters in Nuevo Leon: automotive, Home Appliance, Aerospace, Health care, IT Industry.
- Major industrial groups in Nuevo Leon.
- Case study: CEMEX. Grupo FEMSA. ALFA. Gruma.
Business in Chihuahua
- The State of Chihuahua.
- The Economy of Chihuahua. Foreign Trade.
- Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).
- Maquiladora Industry.
- Doing Business in City of Chihuahua and Ciudad de Juarez.
- Casos de estudio: Interceramic, Grupo BAFAR. Aerospace Industry.
Mexico FTAs
- APEC, ALADI, AEC.
- SELA. Mesoamerica Project. PEEC.
- North American Free trade agreement (NAFTA).
- TLCUEM Mexico - European Union.
- Free trade agreements of Mexico: Colombia, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Isreal, Northern Triangle (El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras), EFTA, Uruguay, Japan, Chile.
- Andean Community (Associate). Agreements Mexico - CAN.
- Mexico - Mercosur Economic Complementation Agreement (ACE).
- Peru - Mexico Trade Integration Agreement.
- Economic Complementation Agreements of Mexico.
Doing Business in Central America and the Caribbean
Central American Common Market
- General Treaty on Central American Economic Integration.
- Central American Common Market (MCCA).
- Economic Profile of Central America countries: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica.
- Trade and investment flows between Central American.
- Case study: Trade Relations of Costa Rica and Nicaragua with Central America.
Central American integration system (SICA)
- The Central American Integration System (SICA).
- Functions and objectives. Member countries. Specialized agencies.
- Secretariat for Central American economic integration (SIECA).
- Central trading scheme: Origins of the goods, safeguard measures, Central American Tariff System (SAC).
- Central America Free trade area. Customs and monetary union.
- Central American Bank for economic integration (BCIE).
- Free trade agreements. Association agreement EU-CA.
Economy and foreign trade
- Central America: Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama.
- Central American economy.
- Foreign trade (exports and imports).
- Foreign direct investment in Central America.
EU - Central America Association Agreement
- European Union and Central America Trade Relations.
- The Association Agreement between Central America and the EU.
Doing Business in Costa Rica
- Introduction to Costa Rica.
- Costa Rican economy.
- Costa Rica's foreign trade. Exports and imports.
- Foreign direct investment FDI.
- Business opportunities: Service sector, advanced manufacturing and medical devices.
- Case study: multinational companies in Costa Rica. Intel CR. Cafe Britt.
Costa Rica FTAs
- SICA, Central American Common Market.
- SELA, AEC, Mesoamerica.
- Free Trade Agreements (FTA) of Costa Rica: Canada, CARICOM, Mexico, China.
- CAFTA-DR United States - Central America- Dominican Rep FTA.
- FTA's of Central America: Chile, Panama, Dominican Rep.
- EU - Central America Association Agreement (AACUE).
- Partial scope agreements with Venezuela.
Doing Business in El Salvador
- Introduction to the El Salvador.
- Economy of El Salvador.
- Foreign trade of El Salvador. Exports and imports.
- Foreign direct investment (FDI) in El Salvador.
- Doin Business in San Salvador.
- Case study. Business opportunities in El Salvador: services, textiles, agribusiness, tourism, electronics, medical devices, ...
- Case study: SYKES, Pettenati, Calvo Gorup, Aeroman, Decameron.
El Salvador FTAs
- SICA, Central American Common Market.
- SELA, AEC, Mesoamerica.
- CAFTA-DR United States - Central America- Dominican Rep FTA.
- Free Trade Agreements (FTA) of Central America: Chile, Panama, Dominican Rep.
- FTA Mexico - Northern Triangle (El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras).
- FTA Colombia - Northern Triangle.
- FTA Taiwan - El Salvador / Honduras.
- EU - Central America Association Agreement (AACUE).
- Partial scope agreements with Venezuela.
Doing Business in Guatemala
- Introduction to Guatemala.
- Doing business in Guatemala City.
- Economy of Guatemala.
- Guatemalan foreign trade: exports and imports.
- Foreign direct investment in Guatemala.
- Case study: Business opportunities in Guatemala (Agribusiness, Forestry, Manufacture, Tourism, Call centers and BPO, Energy, Mining)
Guatemala FTAs
- SICA, Central American Common Market.
- SELA, AEC, Mesoamerica.
- CAFTA-DR United States - Central America- Dominican Rep FTA.
- Free Trade Agreements (FTA) of Central America: Chile, Panama, Dominican Rep.
- FTA Mexico - Northern Triangle (El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras).
- FTA Colombia - Northern Triangle.
- FTA Guatemala - Taiwan.
- EU - Central America Association Agreement (AACUE).
- Partial scope agreements with Belize, Cuba, Venezuela.
Doing Business in Honduras
- Introduction to Honduras.
- Honduran economy.
- Foreign trade of Honduras. Exports and imports.
- Foreign direct investment FDI in Honduras.
- Doing business in Tegucigalpa and San Pedro de Sula.
- Case study: Business opportunities in Honduras (manufacturing, Textil, Agribusiness, Services ...)
Honduras FTAs
- SICA, Central American Common Market.
- SELA, AEC, Mesoamerica, ALBA.
- CAFTA-DR United States - Central America- Dominican Rep FTA.
- Free Trade Agreements (FTA) of Central America: Chile, Panama, Dominican Rep.
- FTA Mexico - Northern Triangle (El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras).
- FTA Colombia - Northern Triangle.
- FTA Taiwan - El Salvador / Honduras.
- FTA Canadá - Honduras.
- EU - Central America Association Agreement (AACUE).
- Partial scope agreements with Belize, Cuba, Venezuela.
Doing Business in Nicaragua
- Introduction to Nicaragua.
- Nicaraguan economy.
- Foreign trade of Nicaragua. Exports and imports.
- Foreign direct investment FDI in Nicaragua.
- Case study: Business opportunities in Nicaragua (Textiles, Tourism, BPO, Manufacturing, Agribusiness, Energy).
- Case study: Pellas Group.
Nicaragua FTAs
- SICA, Central American Common Market.
- SELA, AEC, Mesoamerica, ALBA.
- FTA of Nicaragua: Taiwan, Mexico
- CAFTA-DR United States - Central America- Dominican Rep FTA.
- Free Trade Agreements (FTA) of Central America: Chile, Panama, Dominican Rep.
- EU - Central America Association Agreement (AACUE).
- Partial scope agreements with Colombia and Venezuela.
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Doing Business in Panama
- Introduction to Panama.
- Economy of Panama.
- Foreign trade: import export.
- Business in Panama City.
- The Panama Canal.
- Cases study: City of Knowledge. The Colon Free Zone (C.F.Z.). Set-up a company in Panama.
Panama FTAs
- SICA, Central American Common Market.
- SELA, AEC, Mesoamerica.
- Free trade agreements (FTA) of Panama: Central America (Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua), Chile, Canada, Singapore, Taiwan (ROC).
- Trade Promotion Agreement (TPA) with US.
- Partial Scope Agreements: Colombia, Mexico, Dominican Republic.
- European Union - Central America Association Agreement.
- Trade Relations Andean Community - Panama.
Doing Business in Dominican Republic
- Business in the Dominican Republic. Santo Domingo.
- Dominican economy.
- Foreign trade: Imports and exports.
Dominican Republic FTAs
- ACS, SELA, SICA.
- Free Trade Agreements: Caribbean Community. Partial Agreement with Panama.
- CAFTA-DR United States - Central America- Dominican Rep FTA.
- Economic Partnership Agreement with European Union and Cariforum (EPA).
Doing Business in the Andean countries
Andean Community (CAN)
- The Andean Community (CAN).
- The Andean integration system (SAI).
- Economic profile of the Andean countries.
- The Andean Community's common foreign policy (CFP). Relationships with Mercosur, USA, China, India, Russia, ...
- Trade Agreement between Colombia, Peru and the European Union.
- CAN: Productive and commercial development. Trade in goods, services and investments. Transportation.
- The Andean customs union. Free trade area. Common market. The NANDINA nomenclature. Common external tariff (ARIAN).
- The Andean Development Corporation (CAF).
Free Trade Agreements of the Andean Community FTAs
- Agreements of the Andean Community (CAN) in America: MERCOSUR (ACE), Chile, Mexico, Panama.
- CAN Extra-regionals Agreements: European Union, India, China, Russia.
Doing Business in Colombia
- Colombian economy.
- Foreign trade of Colombia (Exports and imports).
- Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Colombia.
- Case study: Investment opportunities in BPO Sector, IT Services, Agribusiness, Manufacturing, Cosmetics, Textile, Automotive.
- Doing business in Bogota, Barranquilla and Medellin .
- Case study. Business opportunities in Bogotá: Contact Centers, BPO/ Shared Services, IT sector, Medical Devices, Pharmaceutical, Cosmetics, Audiovisual Production
- Case study: South American Investment Group.
- Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and International Relations of Colombia.
Colombia FTAs
- CAN, ALADI, AEC. Mercosur (associate).
- UNASUR, SELA.
- Free Trade Agreements of Colombia: U.S., Mexico, Northern Triangle (El Salvador Guatemala Honduras), CARICOM, Mercosur, Chile, Canada, EFTA.
- Trade Agreement between the European Union and Colombia.
- Agreements in America of the Andean Community : MERCOSUR (ACE), Chile, Mexico, Panama.
- Extra-regional Agreements of the CAN: European Union, India, China, Russia.
- ATPDEA (Law of Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act).
- FTAs under negotiation: Korea, Panama, Turkey.
Doing Business in Peru
- Introduction to Peru.
- Economic profile of the Peruvian regions.
- Peruvian economy. Foreign trade (exports and imports).
- Foreign direct investment in Peru (FDI). Set up a company in Peru.
- Doing business in Lima.
- Case study. Business opportunities in Agribusiness, textile, services ... CAMPOSOL.
- Case study: Transport and logistics in Peru.
- Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and International Relations of Peru.
Peru FTAs
- CAN. APEC. ALADI. MERCOSUR (Associate)
- Free trade agreements: Chile, Canada, Singapore, China, EFTA, Korea.
- Andean Community and MERCOSUR (ACE). ACE Peru - MERCOSUR. Panama.
- Trade Promotion agreement (TPA) with the United States.
- Trade Integration Agreement Peru - Mexico.
- Economic Complementation Agreement with Cuba (ACE 50).
- Trade Agreement between the European Union and Peru.
- Extra-regional Agreements of the CAN: India, China, Russia.
- ATPDEA (Law of Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act).
Doing Business in Ecuador
- Introduction to Ecuador. Guayaquil and Quito.
- Ecuadorian economy.
- Ecuador's foreign trade: exports and imports.
- Customs of Ecuador. Import and export formalities.
- Foreign direct investment in Ecuador.
- Case study: Business opportunities in industrial sector, fashion and accessories, services, ...
- Case study: Agribusiness sector. UBESA. Holding Favorita Fruit Company.
- Case study: Manta-Manaos Multimodal Transport Infrastructure in Ecuador.
- Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and International Relations of Ecuador.
Ecuador FTAs
- CAN, ALADI. Mercosur (Associate).
- ALBA, UNASUR, SELA.
- Agreements in America of the Andean Community : MERCOSUR (ACE), Chile, Mexico, Panama.
- Extra-regional Agreements of the CAN: European Union, India, China, Russia.
- ATPDEA (Law of Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act).
- Economic Complementation Agreement with Chile.
Doing Business in Bolivia
- Introduction to Plurinational State of Bolivia.
- Bolivian economy.
- Foreign trade of Bolivia. Exports and imports.
- FDI - Foreign direct investment.
- Case study: Business opportunities in Bolivia (Oil, gas, Manufacturing, telecommunications, agriculture, services, ...)
- Case study: Bolivian integration corridors. Economic integration of Bolivia. ENTEL.
- Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and International Relations of Bolivia.
Bolivia FTAs
- CAN, ALADI. Mercosur (Associate).
- ALBA, UNASUR, SELA.
- Agreements in America of the Andean Community : MERCOSUR (ACE), Chile, Mexico, Panama.
- Extra-regional Agreements of the CAN: European Union, India, China, Russia.
- ATPDEA (Law of Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act).
Doing Business in Venezuela
- Introduction to the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.
- Venezuelan economy. Foreign trade: imports and exports.
- Foreign direct investment in Venezuela.
- Economic profile of the states of Venezuela.
- Doing business in Caracas.
- Case study: Petroleos de Venezuela S.A. (PDVSA).
- Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and International Relations of Venezuela.
Venezuela FTAs
- ACS, ALADI, UNASUR, ALBA, SELA.
- ECLAC, IDB, FEALAC, ASPA, OEA.
- Economic Complementation Agreement with Chile. Protocol of Accession to MERCOSUR.
Doing Business in South America
Doing Business in Chile
- Introduction to Chile.
- Chilean economy.
- Chilean foreign trade (exports and imports).
- Economic profile of the regions of Chile.
- Business in Santiago.
- Foreign direct investment in Chile (FDI).
- Case study: Cencosud. Chile FTAs
- APEC ©. TPP. UNASUR. ALADI. SELA.
- MERCOSUR and CAN (Associate).
- Free Trade Agreements: Panama, China, USA, Canada, Mexico, South Korea, Central America, EFTA, Australia, Peru, Turkey.
- Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs): European Union (EU), Japan and TPP P4 (New Zealand, Singapore, Brunei Darussalam, Chile).
- Economic Complementation Agreement (ACE): Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, MERCOSUR and Venezuela.
- Partial Agreements: Cuba, India.
Southern Common Market (MERCOSUR)
- MERCOSUR Southern Common market. Treaty of Asuncion. The Administrative
Secretariat.
- The new institutional phase.
- The MERCOSUR political, economic and commercial.
- The Common external tariff EAC.
- MERCOSUR Origin Regime ROM.
MERCOSUR FTAs
- Free Trade Agreements (FTA) of Mercosur.
- Mercosur's Agreements in the scope of ALADI: Chile, Mexico, Venezuela, Cuba. Andean Community (Bolivia, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador).
- Preferential Trade Agreements: Egypt, Israel, India, SACU.
- Ongoing negotiations: Jordan and Palestine.
- Future trilateral free trade area Mercosur - India - SACU.
- Mercosur and the European Union.
Doing Business in Argentina
- Introduction to Argentina.
- Economic profile of the Argentine provinces.
- Argentinean economy.
- Argentine foreign trade. Imports and exports.
- Foreign direct investment in Argentina.
- Case study: Automotive industry. Biotechnology. Software and Information technology (IT) services. Creative industries.
- Doing business in Buenos Aires.
- Case study: Audiovisual industry in Buenos Aires. Arcor.
Argentina FTAs
- MERCOSUR, ALADI, UNASUR, SELA. Andean Community (associate).
- CEPAL, BID, FEALAC, ASPA, OEA.
- Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) of Argentina (MERCOSUR member): Chile, Mexico, Peru, India, Egypt, Israel, Andean Community and European Union.
Doing Business in Brazil
- Introduction to Brazil.
- Brazilian economy. Foreign trade: exports and imports.
- Economic policies. European Union and Brazil.
- Business opportunities: agribusiness, technological ...
- Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Brazil.
- Foreign capital: legal aspects. Setting up business
- Public private partnership (PPP).
- Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and International Relations of Brazil.
Business in Sao Paulo
- Sao Paulo, the "Brazil's locomotive".
- The economy of Sao Paulo.
- Doing business.
- Business opportunities in Sao Paulo.
- Public and private sector. PPP (Public private partnerships).
Brazil FTAs
- MERCOSUR, ALADI, UNASUR, SELA. Andean Community (associate).
- CEPAL, BID, FEALAC, ASPA, OEA. BRIC Countries.
- Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) of Brasil (MERCOSUR member): Chile, Mexico, Peru, India, Egypt, Israel, Andean Community and European Union.
Doing Business in Paraguay
- The Republic of Paraguay.
- The Paraguayan economy. Main economic sectors.
- Paraguayan foreign trade.
- The Waterway Paraguay-Parana.
Paraguay FTAs
- MERCOSUR, ALADI, UNASUR, SELA. Andean Community (associate).
- CEPAL, BID, FEALAC, ASPA, OEA.
- Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) of Paraguay (MERCOSUR member): Chile, Mexico, Peru, India, Egypt, Israel, Andean Community and European Union.
Doing Business in Uruguay
- Uruguayan economy.
- Uruguayan foreign trade: exports, imports. FDI.
- Key sectors: industry, food products, ICT (Information and communication technology), tourism, financial services ...
- Export and import formalities.
- Case study: Eastern Forest. Cristalpet.
Uruguay FTAs
- MERCOSUR, ALADI, UNASUR, SELA. Andean Community (associate).
- CEPAL, BID, FEALAC, ASPA, OEA.
- Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) of Uruguay (MERCOSUR member): Chile, Mexico, Peru, India, Egypt, Israel, Andean Community and European Union.
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Course learning materials:
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Master Negocios en América
Request Information Master Business in the Americas.
Duration: 15 months
The Master in Business in the Americas (e- learning, English or
Spanish) is
designed to offer a global and practical vision on the American markets - 900
million people- (United
States Canada Brazil Mexico Chile Peru Colombia ...):
how to do business, foreign direct investment (FDI), importing, exporting, regional integration (Mercosur, NAFTA,
CAN), economy ...
Modules:
- Economy of the Americas. American integration.
- North America
- South America.
- Andean countries.
- Caribbean and Central America.
- Free Trade Agreements (FTA) in America.
- Internationalization.
Educational level: Continuing education / Executive education programs.
Tutors of the Master in business in the Americas:
  
  
  
Communication with tutors (student's questions, exercises ...) in:
Master in business in Latin America
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Optional learning unit.
The student should to select one of the following blocks:
Foreign Trade or Internationalization
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Incoterms
- What are Incoterms 2010?.
- Analysis. Comparative tables.
- New Incoterms: DAT and DAP. Replaced Incoterms: DAF, DES, DEQ and DDU.
- Incoterms for sea and inland waterway transport: FAS - FOB - CFR - CIF.
- Incoterms for any mode of transport: EXW - FCA - CPT - CIP - DAT - DAP - DDP.
- How are they used?.
Methods of payment. Letters of credit
- International Methods of payment. Countries and payment terms.
- Bills of exchange. Bank draft. Bank transfer. Clean collection.
- Documentary collections.
- Letters of credit (L/C). Types and modalities, terminology, opening, availability, contents, documents ...
- UCP 600. Electronic L/C.
- Import Letters of credit.
Customs Procedures
- Customs Procedures. Functions of customs.
- Customs clearance. Examination of Goods. Customs Treatment or Use of Goods. Summary declaration.
- Release for Free Circulation. Dispatch for Consumption. Import Procedures. VAT Payable on Imported Goods.
- Single Administrative Document (SAD).
- Origin of goods (EU customs legislation).
- Customs valuation in the European Union.
- Classification of goods. TARIC (Integrated Tariff of the Community).
- Customs agents.
- Case study: Market Access Database.
World Customs Organization (WCO)
- Introduction to the World Customs Organization (WCO).
- Harmonized System (HS).
- Customs Valuation.
- Rules of Origin. WTO Agreement on Rules of Origin.
- Customs Enforcement and Compliance. WCO SAFE Package.
- Customs Procedures and Facilitation.
- Conventions: Revised Kyoto Convention, ATA System and Customs Convention on Containers.
- Case study: Market Access Map.
Customs and the World Trade Organization (WTO)
- The World Trade Organization (WTO). Multilateral trading system.
- WTO agreements. Tariffs. Agriculture. Standards and safety. Textiles.
- Anti-dumping, subsidies, safeguards.
- Non-tariff barriers.
- Agreement on Import Licensing Procedures.
- Agreement on customs valuation. Rules for the valuation of goods at customs. Methods: Transaction value, identical or similar goods, Deductive or computed method and Fall-back.
- Preshipment Inspection Agreement.
- Rules of Origin Agreement
- Customs and Regional trade agreements.
- Customs procedures and the Doha agenda.
| Intercultural management
- The culture and the global society. Religion and international business.
- High and low context culture (Edward Hall).
- Cultural dimension (Hofstede): Power distance, Individual, Long-Term orientation, ...
- The seven dimensions of culture (Trompenaars).
- Cross-cultural communication and the international marketing plan.
- Intercultural management and international business.
- Cultural patterns and markets. Countries classification. Key strategies to dealing with new cultures.
- Case study: Ceramic tiles perception in different markets. Hofstede's dimensions and World's Religions.
- How to negotiate successfully in ...
Foreign direct investment (FDI)
Introduction to the FDI
- Introduction to the foreign direct investment (FDI).
- FDI outlook.
- World Trade Organization and FDI. Agreement on Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs).
- OECD and the foreign direct investment.
- European Union policy on FDI.
- The Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency's (MIGA).
- Appendices: Index of economic freedom (Heritage). FDI atlas. FDI and developing countries.
UNCTAD and FDI
- United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and Foreign direct investment.
- FDI index. Inward and outward index. Methodology.
- World investment report.
- Global Investment Prospects Assessment (GIPA).
- Investment compass tool.
Investments Abroad
- Establishing companies abroad: sales delegations, affiliated companies, branches, joint ventures.
- Optimizing expropriation risks.
- Corporate governance.
- Developing countries.
- Case: Reconstruction of industry in ex-Soviet Republics.
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Free Trade Agreements affecting the markets analyzed in the Master
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United States FTAs
US - Chile FTA
- The United States - Chile Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
- U.S. trade relations (Goods and Services) with Chile.
- Benefits to U.S. Agriculture.
- Investment. Intellectual Property Rights (IPR).
- Structure of the US-Chile FTA.
ATPDEA
- The Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act (ATPDEA).
- U.S. Trade with ATPA/ATPDEA Countries (Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru).
US - Colombia FTA
- U.S. - Colombia Free Trade Agreement.
- Main benefits of the United States - Colombia Trade Agreement.
- US Colombia trade relations.
- Business Opportunities for U.S. exporters in Colombia. Strategic sectors.
- Access to Colombian market. Steps for importing to Colombia.
- Structure of the FTA.
US - Peru TPA
- United States - Peru Trade Promotion Agreement.
- Business opportunities for U.S. exporters.
- U.S. Peru trade relations.
- Structure of the FTA.
US - Panama FTA
- United States - Panama Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
- Benefits of the U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement.
- U.S. Panama trade relations.
CAFTA-DR US - Central America - Dominican Rep FTA
- Dominican Republic - Central America - United States Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR).
- US- Central America (Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua) trade relations.
- Benefits of the CAFTA-DR.
US - Australia FTA
- United States - Australia Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
- Advantages for Australian and US Exporters.
- US - Australia Trade in goods and services.
- Australia's trade and investment with individual US States.
- Analysis of the U.S. - Australia Free Trade Agreement.
- National Treatment and Market Access for Goods. Agriculture. Textiles and Apparel. Rules of Origin. Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures, Cross-Border Trade in Services, Investment.
US - Korea FTA
- U.S. - Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS FTA).
- Benefits of the FTA for US and Korean exporters.
- FTA's Advantages for agriculture, manufacturing, Automotive, High-Tech Industry, services, Financial Services.
- Investment and the U.S.-Korea FTA.
- Case study: US SME’s exporting to Korea.
- Structure of the FTA. Rules of Origin. Regional Value Content.
US - Singapore FTA
- The United States - Singapore Free Trade Agreement (USSFTA).
- Trade in Goods and Services. Rules of Origin. Market Access. Investment. Government Procurement.
- Intellectual Property Rights (IPR).
- Benefits to Singaporean and US Exporters.
- Leading sectors for U.S. exports in Singapore.
- US Singapore trade relations.
US - Bahrain FTA
- United States Bahrain Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
- Main benefits of the FTA.
- US Bahrain Trade relations.
- Business opportunities of US exporters.
- Summary of the US-Bahrain FTA.
US - Oman FTA
- United States Oman Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
- Main benefits of the FTA.
- Business opportunities of US exporters.
- Summary of the US-Oman FTA.
US Jordan FTA
- United States Jordan Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
- Main benefits of the FTA.
- Qualifying Industrial Zones.
US - Morocco FTA
- United States Morocco Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
- Main benefits of the FTA.
- Business opportunities of US exporters.
- Summary of the US-Morocco FTA.
US - Israel FTA
- United States Israel Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
- US - Israel trade relations.
- Summary of the US-Israel FTA.
EU - US Trade Relations TEC
- The Transatlantic Economic Council (TEC).
- EU - US trade relations.
- Transatlantic Business Dialogue (TABD).
ASEAN-US TIFA
- ASEAN United States Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA)
- Trade relations between ASEAN countries and US.
AGOA
- Introduction to the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). AGOA IV.
- Country, product and apparel eligibility.
- United States - Africa trade. Leading U.S. export markets in Sub-Saharan Africa.
- Sub-Saharan African suppliers to the United States.
- U.S. Foreign Direct Investment in Africa. Successes cases.
- African global competitiveness initiative (AGCI). Africa trade hubs.
- Case study: Handcrafts export growth in Ghana. Senegalese exporters. African Growers in Atlanta.
- Summaries in Spanish and French.
Canada FTAs
ASEAN Canada ACECA
- ASEAN Canada Economic Cooperation Agreement (ACECA).
- Trade between ASEAN and Canada.
India - Canada CEPA
- India Canada Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).
- India Canada Merchandise Trade and services.
- Trade Liberalisation in Goods.
- Liberalisation of Trade in Services.
- India's Foreign Direct Investment in Canada. Canada's FDI in India.
Panama - Canada FTA
- Canada - Panama Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
- Benefits of the FTA for Canadian exporters.
- Certificate of Origin.
- Merchandise Market Access. Investment (FDI). Services. Government Procurement.
- Trade relations between Canada and the Republic of Panama.
- Agreements on the Environment and Labour Cooperation between Canada and Panama.
Canada - Chile FTA
- Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Chile - Canada.
- Advantages of the FTA. Certification of origin.
- Trade Relations Chile - Canada.
- Agreements on environment and labour.
Peru - Canada FTA
- Canada Peru Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
- Benefits of the FTA. Market Access.
- Trade relations between Peru and Canada.
- Agreement on Labour Cooperation and Environment.
Colombia - Canada FTA
- Canada - Colombia Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
- Market Access. Rules of Origin.
- Trade relations between Colombia and Canada.
- Investments (FDI) and services sector.
- Canada-Colombia Agreement on Labour Cooperation. Environment Agreement.
Canada - Honduras FTA
- Canada - Honduras Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
- Trade relations between Canada and Honduras.
Canada - Costa Rica FTA
- Canada - Costa Rica Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
- Benefits of the FTA. Market Access for Goods.
- Canada - Costa Rica Agreement on Environmental Cooperation (CCRAEC).
- Trade relations between Canada and Costa Rica.
MERCOSUR
Andean Community - MERCOSUR (ACE)
- Trade in goods between the Andean Community and MERCOSUR.
- Foreign trade of the Andean countries with Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay.
- Foreign trade CAN - Chile.
- Economic Complementation Agreement. MERCOSUR No. 59 - Colombia - Ecuador. Mercosur No. 58 - Peru. No. 36 Mercosur - Bolivia.
European Union - Mercosur FTA
- European Union and Mercosur Trade Relations.
- EU-Mercosur Free Trade Agreement.
India - MERCOSUR PTA
- India MERCOSUR Preferential Trade Agreenent (PTA).
- Origin of Goods under the PTA.
Egypt - MERCOSUR FTA
- Free Trade Agreement between MERCOSUR and the Arab Republic of Egypt.
- Trade relations between Mercosur (Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay and Paraguay) and Egypt.
- Certificate of Origin.
CHILE
Colombia - Chile FTA
- Free Trade Agreement Colombia - Chile.
- Advantages of the FTA.
- Certification of origin.
- Trade Relations Chile - Colombia.
- Investment flows FDI between Chile and Colombia.
Chile - Peru FTA
- Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Chile - Peru.
- Advantages of the FTA.
- Rules and Certification of origin of the FTA Chile - Peru.
- Trade Relations Chile - Peru. Investment flows FDI.
Chile - Ecuador ACE
- Economic Complementation Agreement between Ecuador and Chile (AAP.CE Nº 65).
- Trade Relations between Chile and Ecuador.
Chile - Mercosur ACE
- Chile - Mercosur Economic Complementation Agreement (ACE N° 35).
- Trade Relations Chile and MERCOSUR: Exports and Imports.
- Investment flows (FDI) between Chile and MERCOSUR states.
- Certificate of origin.
Central America - Chile FTA
- Free Trade Agreement Chile - Central America (Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua).
- Advantages of the FTA.
- Certification of origin. Criteria for preferential treatment.
- Trade Relations Chile Central America.
- Case study: Bilateral trade and FDI Chile - Costa Rica and Nicaragua.
Panama - Chile FTA
- Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Chile - Panama.
- Advantages of the FTA. Certification of origin.
- Trade Relations Chile - Panama.
European Union - Chile FTA
- European Union and Chile Trade Relations.
- EU-Chile Free Trade Agreement.
EFTA - Chile FTA
- Chile - EFTA Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
- Advantages of the FTA. Rules of origin.
- Trade in Goods between Chile and EFTA States.
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Australia - Chile FTA
- Australia - Chile Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
- Rules of Origin. Regional Value Content.
- Benefits of the FTA for Australian exporters.
- Trade relations between Australia and Chile. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).
China - Chile FTA
- China Chile Free Trade Agreement.
- China-Chile FTA on Service Trade.
India - Chile PTA
- India Chile Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA).
- Main advantages for exporters.
South Korea - Chile FTA
- Free Trade Agreement between the Republic of Korea and the Republic of Chile.
- Certificate of Origin. Regional Value Content.
- Trade relations between South Korea and Chile.
Turkey - Chile FTA
- Free Trade Agreement between the Republic of Chile and the Republic of Turkey.
- Bilateral Trade in Goods: Chile – Turkey.
Andean Community
Andean Community - Mexico
- Trade Relations between Mexico and the Andean Community.
- Trade in goods between the Andean Community and Mexico.
- Agreement between Mexico and the Andean Community.
- Partial Agreements between Mexico and Andean Community States.
Andean Community - Chile
- Trade Relations Andean Community - Chile.
- Trade in goods between the Andean Community and Chile.
China - Andean Community
- Trade Relations China - Andean Community.
- Foreign trade between China and Andean Countries.
- Agreement to establish a political consultation and cooperation mechanism between the Andean Community and the People’s Republic of China.
- Free Trade Agreement China - Peru.
- 中华人民共和国政府与秘鲁共和国政府 自由贸易协定.
India - Andean Community
- Trade Relations India - Andean Community.
- Foreign trade between India and Andean Countries.
- Agreement to establish a mechanism of political consultation and cooperation between India and CAN.
- Trade Relations between India and Venezuela.
Russia - Andean Community
- Trade Relations between the Andean Community and Russia.
- Trade in goods between the Andean Community and Russia.
Panama - Andean Community
- Trade Relations between Panama and the Andean Community.
- Trade in goods between the Andean Community and Panama.
EU - Andean Countries
- European Union and Andean Countries Trade Relations.
- The Trade Agreement between Colombia, Peru and the EU.
Peru
Peru - MERCOSUR ACE
- Economic Complementation Agreement between Peru and Southern Common Market (MERCOSUR) (ACE 54 and 55).
- Trade Relations between Peru and Mercosur countries (Brasil, Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay).
- Rules of Origin.
Peru - South Korea FTA
- Korea Peru Free Trade Agreement (KPFTA).
- Advantages of the FTA. Market Access.
- Certificate of Origin.
- Trade Relations between South Korea and Peru.
China - Peru FTA
- China Peru Free Trade Agreement.
- Advantages for exporters.
Singapore - Peru PeSFTA
- Singapore Peru Free Trade Agreement (PeSFTA).
- Benefits to Singapore Exporters. Rules of Origin.
- Commercial relations between Singapore and Peru.
Colombia
Colombia - Northern Triangle (El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras) FTA
- FTA Colombia - Northern Triangle (El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras).
- Benefits of Agreement.
- Certification of Origin.
- Trade relations Colombia - El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras.
Colombia CARICOM
- Colombia - CARICOM (Caribbean Community) Agreement on Trade, Economic and Technical Cooperation.
- Trade relations between Colombia and CARICOM States.
Colombia - EFTA FTA
- European Free Trade Association (EFTA) - Colombia Free Trade Agreement.
- Benefits of the FTA.
- Trade relations between EFTA States (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland) and Colombia.
Mexico
Mexico - Northern Triangle FTA
- Free Trade Agreement Mexico Northern Triangle (El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras).
- Certificate of Origin. Criteria for preferential treatment. Regional Value Content.
Mexico - Costa Rica FTA
- Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Mexico - Costa Rica.
- Rules of Origin and Regional Value Content.
- Trade Relations Mexico - Costa Rica.
- Investment flows (FDI) between Costa Rica and Mexico.
Mexico - Nicaragua FTA
- Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Mexico - Nicaragua.
- Certification of origin. Regional Value Content.
- Trade Relations Mexico - Nicaragua.
- Investment flows (FDI) between Mexico and Nicaragua.
Mexico - Colombia FTA
- Free Trade Agreement between United Mexican States and the Republic of Colombia.
- Protocol amending the FTA Colombia-Mexico.
- Advantages of the FTA.
- Trade Relations Mexico - Colombia.
Mexico - Uruguay FTA
- Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Mexico - Uruguay (ACE 60).
- Advantages of the FTA.
- Trade Relations Mexico - Uruguay.
Mexico - Chile FTA
- Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Mexico - Chile.
- Trade Relations Mexico - Chile.
- Investment flows (FDI) between Chile and Mexico.
Mexico - Mercosur ACE
- Economic Complementation Agreement between Mexico and Southern Common Market (MERCOSUR) (ACE 54).
- MERCOSUR - Mexico (automotive sector ACE-55).
- Trade Relations Mexico - Mercosur.
EU - Mexico FTA
- European Union and Mexico Trade Relations.
- The EU - Mexico Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
Mexico - Japan EPA
- Mexico - Japan Agreement for the Strengthening of the Economic Partnership (EPA).
- Protocol Amending the Agreement.
- Regional Value Content. Certificate of Origin.
- Economic relationships between Mexico and Japan. Japanese exports to Mexico.
- Investments in Mexico by Japanese companies.
Mexico - EFTA FTA
- EFTA States - Mexico Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
- Trade in goods and services. Advantages for exporters.
- Trade relations between Mexico and EFTA States (Norway, Iceland, Switzerland and Liechtenstein).
Central America
TLC Costa Rica - CARICOM
- Free Trade Agreement Costa Rica – Caribbean Community (CARICOM).
- Advantages of the FTA.
- Certification of origin.
- Trade Relations and investment flows between Costa Rica and CARICOM States.
China - Costa Rica FTA
- China Costa Rica Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
- Advantages for exporters. Certificate of Origin.
Taiwan - Honduras - El Salvador FTA
- Free Trade Agreement between the Republic of China (Taiwan), the Republic of El Salvador and the Republic of Honduras.
- Advantages for exporters.
- Certificate of Origin.
Guatemala - Taiwan FTA
- Taiwan (ROC Rep. of China) Guatemala Free trade Agreement (FTA).
- Benefits of the FTA.
- Rules of Origin. Customs procedures. Regional Value Content.
Taiwan - Nicaragua FTA
- Free Trade Agreement between Nicaragua and Taiwan.
- Certification of origin. Regional Value Content.
- Trade Relations Nicaragua - Taiwan.
- Oportunidades de exportación al mercado taiwanés.
Panama - Taiwan FTA
- Free trade Agreement between the Republic of China ROC and the Republic of Panama.
- Benefits of the FTA.
- Regional Value Content.
- Trade relations between the Republic of China and the Republic of Panama.
Singapore - Panama FTA
- Singapore - Panama Free Trade Agreement (PSFTA).
- Trade in Goods, Services and Investment.
- Benefits to Singapore Exporters.
- Commercial relations between Singapore and Panama.
- The Colon Free Zone (Panama).
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America: Regional institutions, agreements and Integration
Latin American Integration Association (ALADI)
- The Latin American Integration Association (ALADI).
- Montevideo Treaty 1980 (TM80). Institutional organization.
- Agreement on Reciprocal Payments and Credits. Payment System in local currencies SML.
- Economic profile of ALADI countries.
- Customs procedures in ALADI countries.
- Nomenclature of the Latin American Integration Association (NALADISA)
- The Latin American Free trade association (LAFTA)
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) ©
- Introduction to Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) ©.
- Structure. Bogor Goals. Osaka Action Agenda.
- Trade and Investment Liberalisation. Business Facilitation. Economic and Technical Cooperation.
- Achievements and benefits.
Pacific Economic Cooperation Council (PECC)
- Introduction to the Pacific Economic Cooperation Council (PECC).
- Task forces. Trade and Investment in Services. Pacific Food System.
- State of the Region Report.
- Index of Economic Integration in the Asia-Pacific.
- PECC and the Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific (FTAAP).
TPP Trans-Pacific Strategic Economic Partnership Agreement
- Introduction to the TPP Trans-Pacific Strategic Economic Partnership Agreement.
- Free trade in goods. Rules of Origin.
- Trade in services.
Organization of American States (OEA)
- The Organization of American States OEA.
- Foreign trade information system SICE.
- Trade agreements in America.
- Summit of the Americas.
- Free trade area of the Americas (FTAA ALCA).
Mesoamerica project
- Mesoamerica project.
- Background: ex Plan Puebla Panama.
- Meso-American countries.
- Transport. Telecommunications.
- Case study: International Network of Mesoamerican Highways (RICAM) and the Pacific corridor.
Bolivarian Alternative for the Americas (ALBA)
- Bolivarian Alternative for the Americas ALBA.
- TCP: the Trade Treaty of the Peoples.
- "Grannacionales" projects. PetroCaribe.
- Bank of ALBA. Regional Clearing Unit System of Payments (SUCRE).
Union of South American Nations (UNASUR)
- Union of South American Nations (UNASUR).
- Member countries. Organs.
- Objectives of the UNASUR.
- The integration of South America.
Latin American and Caribbean economic System (SELA)
- The Latin American and Caribbean economic System (SELA).
- Latin American Council.
- Digital information and knowledge center.
Forum for East Asia-Latin America Cooperation (FEALAC)
- Introduction to the Forum for East Asia-Latin America Cooperation (FEALAC).
- Objectives and organization.
- Introduction to Latin America-Asian Economic Relations.
- Manila Plan of Action.
Summit of South American Arab Countries (ASPA)
- Summit of South American-Arab Countries.
- UNASUR and the League of Arab States.
- III Summit of Heads of State.
- The Brasilia and Doha Declarations.
Africa - South America Summit (ASA)
- Africa - South America Summit (ASA).
- Union of South American Nations (UNASUR) and the African Union.
- Declaration of Abuja and New Sparta. Marrakech plan of action.
Caribbean Community (CARICOM)
- The Caribbean Community CARICOM.
- Economic profile of the Caribbean countries.
- Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS).
- The CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME).
- Trade Policy of the Caribbean Community. Caribbean Development Bank (CDB). Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB).
- CARIFORUM Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA European Union).
- CARICOM's trade relations. Trade Relationship with Canada. CARICOM - US (United States). Free Trade Agreement with Colombia
Association of Caribbean States (ACS)
- Association of Caribbean States ACS.
- Functions and organization.
- Member countries. Greater Caribbean.
Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)
- The Inter-American Development Bank (IADB).
- Operational chart. Member countries.
- Integration of regional infrastructure in South America (IIRSA).
- Case study : integration and development hubs in Latin America.
- Inter-American Investment Corporation (IIC).
- Multilateral Investment Fund (MIF).
- IDB project cycle: preparation, approval, implementation, completion and evaluation.
Economic Commission for Latin America (ECLAC)
- The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC CEPAL).
- Objectives. Member countries. History.
- Economic reports of ECLAC, Statistical yearbook, CEPALSTAT, ...
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