Course details

Summary

Take your career to the next level with multidisciplinary study into the cultural, economic, legal and political aspects of international trade.

Gain an edge for success in the global economy

Take advantage of this unique opportunity for multidisciplinary study and discover the complex world of international trade. Explore the role of trade in society from a range of perspectives the international legal rules, economic rationales and the political and social implications.

Study how the world is connected through trade and the way it affects businesses, as producers and exporters consider these issues through the lenses of different disciplines. Explore the impact of trade on indigenous populations, including the historical and contemporary perspectives of 毛利 involvement in international trade.

Careers

A Master of International Trade will open doors to a career as an international trade specialist in public agencies, businesses and non-governmental organisations around the world.

Qualification options

Master of International Trade

If you're working towards a Master International Trade and illness, promotion or other reasons for leaving your studies come up, you may still be able to graduate with the Postgraduate Diploma of International trade.

What you'll study

The Master of International Trade is made up of four core courses totaling 120 points and further courses totaling 60 points.

The core courses will give you a broad knowledge of the main principles of international trade and the ability to apply that knowledge in discussion, debate and problem-solving.

You'll develop your oral and written communication skills, as well as a keen awareness of the social, economic, political and cultural contexts in which international trade operates.

You'll also gain an understanding of the customary laws of 毛利 and Pacific peoples and how these fit in with modern trade. Explore the impact of international trade agreements on 毛利 tino rangatiratanga/sovereignty.

Your elective courses can be any that are relevant to international trade and might include courses from the School of Geography, Environment and Earth Sciences or through Te Kawa a Māui (毛利 Studies).

Entry criteria

Bachelor's degree with at least a B average.

Other English Language requirements:

• Minimum IELTS overall band of 7.0 with writing score of 7.0 with no sub-score below 6.5
• TOEFL 90 on the internet-based test with at least 20 in writing; or
• A minimum of two ratings of 5 and two ratings of 4 in the Victoria University English Proficiency Programme test
• Pearson Test of English: A score of 65 (with a ‘Communicative’ score of not less than 58).