in International Trade Compliance

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This Programme Industry Standard sets the Jacky Bateman, MSc FCCA Programme Director Executive Masters in International Trade Compliance drs. Ghislaine Gillessen RA Managing Director FCC International trade compliance is a complex, yet, central function for any organisation conducting business in the global marketplace. Changing regulatory environments and increasingly rigorous enforcement should only strengthen the prominence of the function within organisations. Our programme covers both US and EU regulations, as well as how to develop or improve an internal compliance programme, enabling students to stay at the top of their profession. The Executive Masters in International Trade Compliance is a fully accredited Masters programme, and students who complete it successfully will receive an MSc award from the University of Liverpool, a Russell Group University, ranked amongst the top 1% worldwide. No comparable programme exists worldwide. Our partner in this programme is Full Circle Compliance (FCC), a leading international trade compliance consultancy whose expertise across a range of industries enables them to teach through familiarity of the issues that compliance officers face. The programme has been created with trade compliance officers in mind, the small class size allows for intensive interaction in the classroom which ensure you learn as much from your classmates as from the faculty. The teaching is completed during eight, one week residencies in our London campus. This Masters programme is delivered by experts in the field of trade compliance. In addition to Jim Bartlett, author of the Daily Bugle, and partner within FCC, we have welcomed guest speakers including Peter Lichtenbaum, Chester Paul Beach, BethAnn Johnson and Beth Mersch, to name a few. www.liverpool.ac.uk/management/executive 01

xx Meet our Partner Full Circle Compliance (FCC) is an integrated trade compliance service centre with over twenty-five year s practical experience of working with industry members and government authorities. FCC tailors trade compliance solutions for companies around the world. The company is home to expert consultants who are familiar with a wide range of American and European trade compliance laws and regulations, including export controls, anti-trust, anti-bribery, and anti-corruption. FCC has developed an Internal Compliance Programme (ICP) framework, as well as audit methodology, that has become a widely accepted industry standard. FCC s ICP framework allows you to categorise, benchmark, prioritise and manage trade compliance risks and assists you in avoiding trade compliance violations that could disrupt business operations and access to important export markets. In addition, FCC s framework enables you to integrate trade compliance within existing systems and methodologies at a time that the field of international trade compliance is going through a process of rapid change. FCC s trade compliance knowledge, ICP framework, and audit methodology form the core modules of the Executive Masters in International Trade Compliance. This programme brings together people from academia, businesses, and various governments, which results in exciting, engaging and relevant discussions. Torsten Roser Director Export Controls, Infineon Technology AG Benefits for you and your The Executive Masters in International Trade Compliance is the only Masters programme within its field to combine an academically rigorous curriculum with practical business insights. The programme s specific projects and case studies enable you to directly implement what you learn to your business. You will hear from industry insiders, thought leaders in the field and representatives from government agencies, meaning you will learn from people that have unparalleled levels of experience. Furthermore, you are studying at an AACSB accredited Management School, which represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide. This programme has given me the right tools and competencies to build a compliance programme within my company. The programme is delivered over 24 months, through eight, five day residencies. You will need to invest between 10 and 20 workdays per calendar year and commit to roughly 15 hours of self-study per week. You will learn how to implement an internal compliance programme, or, if you already have one, how to improve and ensure this process performs to the highest possible level. Erik Wijers Implementation Manager Export Compliance and EMITC 2015/16 student 02 www.liverpool.ac.uk/management/executive 03

Programme Outline The programme is delivered over eight, week-long residencies in our Finsbury Square campus in London. Module Four Designing an Internal Compliance Programme A compliance officer has to have the ability to prevent, detect and remediate potential, as well as actual, violations and financial/civil penalties. This module provides you the essentials to develop an internal compliance programme or optimise an existing one. Module Five The Compliance Manager as Strategic Business Partner This module will support you in understanding key organisational dimensions that influence the set up and success of an internal compliance programme (strategy, structure, systems and culture), and to translate trade compliance into a business enabler. Module Six Optimising and Monitoring an Internal Compliance Programme This module will assist you in developing the tools required to keep your internal compliance programmes effective and efficient. Specific attention will be given to developing audit methodologies and other monitoring capabilities that will allow you to stay on top of the compliance efforts at your organisation. Module Seven Preventing, Investigating and Managing Trade Compliance Violations Even when an organisation has an internal compliance programme in place violations can still occur. This module provides you with the knowledge and skills necessary to cope effectively with a potential non-compliant situation. Module Eight Capstone International Trade Compliance This module is the culminating point for all other modules and applies the knowledge and skills to a real life case in an integrated manner. This module will allow you to practice everything you have learned in your own operational environment. Thesis The thesis is designed as a practical case study. A 10,000 word project that will add value to your organisation. The thesis will round off your skill set and show you how to weave learning from the entire programme into your daily practice. Current students are using the thesis as an opportunity to analyse their own company s existing internal trade compliance maturity level and define step-by-step processes and change strategy to increase it to the highest level. Module One International Relations in Trade Compliance What is the impact of trade compliance on your organisation? Who are the players involved? How do you define an export? This module delivers an introduction to international trade compliance by providing an overview of key concepts, developments and institutions. Module Two Fundamentals in International Trade Compliance Gives an overview of the key laws and regulations in international trade compliance and the ethical and political dimensions behind it. This module will assist you in finding your way through the main trade compliance regulations that affect your organisation. Module Three Managerial Effectiveness for Compliance Officers How to lead with formal authority and to navigate successfully in a matrix organisation. This module provides an overview of the relevant psychological theories required to understand how various factors could affect decision making, leadership and communication in a range of high risk and uncertain environments. I ve learned a unique set of theoretical and practical skills that are highly useful in my daily business operations. Martijn Antzoulatos-Borgstein Special Legal Advisor International Trade Compliance and EMITC 2015/16 student 04 www.liverpool.ac.uk/management/executive 05

Dates, Fees and How to Apply The next programme is due to start on 4 September 2017, with the first London residency taking place from 23 October 2017. The closing date for applications will be 18 August 2017. Tuition fee The tuition fee for the Executive Masters in International Trade Compliance is 32,400 for the two year programme. The tuition fee covers all teaching and tutorials, core teaching materials, events and workshops. Lunches will also be provided, however, travel and accommodation costs are not included. Early registration discount Completed applications received prior to 31 May 2017 will receive a 10% reduction in their tuition fee. Multiple applicants If a company wishes to send more than one person to the programme, in the same cohort, a discount of 15% per applicant will be applied. How to apply To apply for the EMITC programme, please visit our webpages and complete an application form. You will be asked to submit supporting documents. Please note we will only review completed applications. www.liverpool.ac.uk/management/ executive/international-tradecompliance It s been a great experience learning about the European Union regulations, helping me understand the international landscape, therefore, I can apply it to some of the international affiliates I support. Carmen Fellows Senior Director Global Trade Compliance and EMITC 2015/16 student Supporting documents In addition to completing the application form you will need to send original or verified copies of the following: University transcripts and degree certificates Evidence of English proficiency (EU and overseas students only) Two references. Payments, fees and cancellation policy Following an offer of admission, self-funding individuals will be required to pay a non-refundable deposit of 1,000 within 28 days and at least five working days before the start of the programme. The balance of the payment can be made via the University s online payment system or by bank transfer. 06 www.liverpool.ac.uk/management/executive 07

We have world leading experts that have advised law enforcement, security, defence services and industry internationally on methods of rapport building, negotiation and high stakes decision making in high risk, high uncertainty environments. This psychological knowledge has been deployed directly into practice through a powerful evidence base and with busy practitioners in mind. Professor Laurence Alison PhD C. Psychol (Forensic) and Module Three Lecturer 08 www.liverpool.ac.uk/management/executive

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