A Trade degree explores global markets, international business communications and financial theory. It develops students’ understanding of market evaluation and the connections between organizations and nation-states. A Trade degree also teaches students about business and trade relations and looks into how politics, law and culture influence trade in order to help students gain skills in communication, critical evaluation, strategy development, problem solving and ethical awareness as well as understand working in a multicultural environment.
It is worth noting that trade degrees are often combined with international business.
A bachelor’s degree in trade is the path towards high-paying jobs and positions high up in the organizational hierarchy. Individuals with a Bachelor’s degree in Trade have the opportunity to eventually secure international jobs after they gain work experience in a professional setting. A Master’s degree in Trade is a prerequisite for a career with a global corporation and enables individuals to occupy well-paid positions high up in the organizational hierarchy and play managerial roles.
Trade programs often involve work experience or study abroad opportunities. This allows students to gain experience while still at University or explore a new culture and view the discipline from a different perspective.
Bachelor’s degrees in Trade focus on familiarizing students with the areas of finance, marketing, law, economics and social sciences. They usually cover business communications, business management, business statistics, marketing and economics and often allow students to specialize in a particular area such as global politics or international finance.
Master’s courses are dedicated to developing students’ practical international business skills or exploring international trade theory in depth and students to learn the theories and practices of global economics. Master’s courses in Trade usually cover macroeconomic analysis, economic theory and history, financial markets and mergers and acquisitions.
Doctorate degrees in Trade are rare and Higher Education Institutions usually provide mainly Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in the field of trade, which are more than enough for students to secure a good position in a global corporation.
The duration of Trade degrees varies depending on the country, degree level and mode of study (full-time or part-time). Below are listed the approximate durations of Trade degrees in some of the most popular destinations among students when it comes to Higher Education:
Specialisation: Cass is ideal for a masters degree if you are looking for niche programmes and highly specialised masters. Of course, there are also many programmes, like the one I did (Shipping, Trade and Finance) which are niche but do not limit you in your career prospects because of their wide applicability. I had never before seen a place where so many people had such diverse career paths planned yet all doing the same degree.
Reputation: I did not know it that much before starting my masters degree, but Cass enjoys an incredibly good reputation in the industry and consistently ranks among global leaders in their fields. Many prospective companies spoke very highly of my degree as well as the Business School in general and it really opened some doors. Excellent Reputation!
Network: You meet a lot of people that like I said will end up in all kinds of jobs all over the World. The diversity both culturally and professionally is an ideal place to build a rich network that can be of great help in the future, Additionally, the alumni network is extensive and well connected to the business school, happily providing assistance and coming in to give talks on a regular basis.