Trade Programme Content is a lens used in the following rankings:
Aims
Trade Programme Content is a lens that looks at the content of international trade programmes. We have identified over 40 topics across six key areas relating to international trade.
For each programme under consideration we identify whether curriculum offers each topic is offered to students as mandatory optional, or not offered.
A programme must offer at least 16 of the topic options to be eligible for inclusion.
Curriculum Topics
Cross-border Trade
These options focus on the core principles of international trade, including topics such as investment, marketing, sales, and risk.
Cross-border Trade Policy
These options focus on trade in a wider socio-political context, covering areas such as trade agreements and international development.
Cross-border Logistics and Supply Chain Management
These options focus on the movement of goods and services, with topics such as managing supply chains, and running manufacturing operations in foreign countries.
Cross-border Trade Finance and Accounting
These options focus on aspects of finance and reporting, with topics including trade finance, foreign exchange, accountancy and tax, insurance, trade law, customs and ESG reporting.
Cross-border Leadership and Soft Skills
These options look at various aspects of management including leadership, people management, ethics, and cultural understanding.
Future Skills
These options focus on digital skills, such as artificial intelligence and blockchain. Though not trade specific they are increasingly in demand from students.
