IB - International Trade

Major in International Trade: Trade Management Studies

Trade is becoming ever more international, more diverse – and more exciting. Thanks to free trade, less boundaries, digitalization and fast logistics, today just about everyone can order a smartphone directly from China and have it in their hands two days later. Or dinner ingredients can be delivered fresh and right to home – a logistical masterpiece. Trade is an industry that is constantly reinventing itself and where anything is possible. This is a challenge for large multichannel trading companies and e-commerce only providers, who, in order to stay on the right track, are looking for experts who have a holistic view of purchasing opportunities, sales channels and consumer behaviour. If you study trade management with us, you will be among the most sought-after professionals, a master of traditional and digital commerce, moving billions for large corporations later on.

Master supply chain management globally

Goods and information flow freely between companies. All around the globe. Complex networks have emerged. Mastering them requires knowledge, skills and understanding. A Trade Management study will enable you to manage the complex supply chains of future employers and ensure that the right goods are in the right place at the right time.

Become familiar with multinational strategies

A globally operating trade company has multiple possibilities for handling flows of goods. In which countries should purchases be made? Which markets can be dominated? How to organize the logistics? How to finance the goods? How important is e-commerce? On the basis of up-to-date business cases, you will discuss options and learn how to develop your own strategies.