Economics and international affairs are inextricably linked. As the globe and politics become more complex and intertwined, there is an increasing demand for experts who understand how to navigate these regions. Economics efficiently mixes liberal arts and applied professional training, preparing graduates for a wide range of options and successes in graduate and/or professional education such as law or administration. Students who obtain an economics degree will have a deep understanding of the national as well as the international economy and will be able to think critically about the issues that businesses face. Today’s firms reward economics students with comprehensive analytical training and recognize their success in managerial decision-making. Opportunities exist for economists at the local, state, national, and international levels, as well as in the corporate, non-profit, and public sectors.

International economics, which includes International Trade and International Finance, examines the role of economics in constituting and affecting the interdependent nature of the world, which involves economic growth and productivity, international trade and finance, taxation and public expenditure, and the foreign exchange market, and monetary policy.

Students of international economics develop a strong ability to objectively examine the role of economics on both political and social levels by examining the different institutions – such as markets, firms, and unions – that constantly alter the worldwide arena. They also develop a comprehensive idea about the role of economics in global conflicts and stabilization, based on the notion that economics and world affairs are intimately linked. Students who specialize in international economics are thus prepared to apply their knowledge to a wide range of global concerns, from international policy to regional economies and more.

Adamas University offers international economics courses at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The program’s interdisciplinary approach mixes economics, finance, and international politics.

Career Opportunities in International Trade

International trade is expanding every day, and it takes a variety of expertise to make it work, from the marketing specialist to the international law attorney to the shipping experts who can keep track of what’s arriving and going. Marketers create, stage, and launch campaigns to promote businesses, products, and services, international lawyers stay up to date on international finance law and bilateral trade agreements, and shipping experts handle the logistics of moving products across borders and oceans. Because international trade is a gigantic company with huge risks, but the payoff may be just as large, it demands a team effort.

With the rapid globalization of markets and the dismantling of trade barriers under the new World Trade Organization (WTO) regime, highly rewarding job opportunities are becoming available to professionals trained in export-import or foreign trade management. A career in international trade offers a lot of promise, with job openings in marketing, paperwork, shipping, and packing departments of export-import companies and in commercial corporations’ export divisions.

International trade produces jobs at all levels, be they in shipping, manufacturing, or business management. The list below offers an overview of some specific career paths—

International Business Development

• Policy and Planning Analysts
• Project Director and Manager
• Global Trade Analyst
• International Business Development

Global Marketing

• Regional Trade Marketing
• Export Sales Representative
• International Sales Manager
• Export Marketing Representative

Supply Chain Management

• Logistics and Supply Chain Manager
• Procurement Manager for International Company
• International Shipping Specialist
• Operations Manager
• Storage and Distribution Manager

Trade Finance

• Trade Finance Officer
• Credit Insurance Specialists, etc.  

Businesses exchange goods and services across boundaries and regions, which is why international trade is so important in the global market. It’s a fast-paced, dynamic industry that requires a thorough understanding of operations and managerial skills to flourish.

Career opportunities in the field are both lucrative and plentiful, thanks to advances in globalization and international commerce—from analysts to business development professionals, energy brokers to logistic customer service coordinators, and international trade consultants.

Course on International Trade and Finance

The international economics course is a detailed exploration of how international trade. It begins with the basics of price theory to advance the different standard trade theories that evolved. The course also helps the students understand the applications and techniques essential in the field of international trade policy. An introduction to international finance is also to be provided to the students, preparing them for the contemporary debates from the perspective of third-world countries. International finance emerges from transactions in the capital account, which get a place in multi-currency balance sheets and income statements. In this context, students learn the behavior of exchange rates and the risks in fluctuations of the exchange rates.

Students study not just trade theories but also discover trade possibilities, and understand global finance capital, the applications, and procedures in the field of international trade policy, and the international monetary. Because this curriculum places a strong emphasis on putting theory into practice, students can see how the knowledge they have acquired during their studies will be put to the best possible use in the workplace.

Given the changing international environment, a postgraduate degree in international economics provides students with a wealth of opportunities to learn how to trade internationally, how to support the development of international trade personnel, and how to develop the ability to manage, formulate strategic options, and define business winning propositions in an international trade environment. Employers require all these talents to enable them to engage in a dynamic and changing global context.