International trade is an applied economics discipline, which mainly studies international trade theory and policy, international operation of enterprises, international business and global marketing, international trade risk analysis and avoidance, and provides theoretical basis and analytical means for senior managers of enterprises to formulate international trade policies in internationalization strategy and relevant government departments.

The major of international economics and trade belongs to the discipline of economics, which mainly relies on economic theories, including microeconomics, macroeconomics, international economics, econometrics, introduction to world economics, political economics and so on. But before learning these economics, we should master the corresponding basic knowledge, such as accounting principles, statistics, finance, monetary banking, economic law, international commercial law, securities investment, financial management, management principles and other courses.

Students should systematically master the basic principles of Marxist economics and the basic theories of international economy and international trade, master the basic knowledge and skills of international trade, understand the development status of contemporary international economy and trade, and be familiar with the prevailing international trade rules and practices.

As well as China's foreign trade policies and regulations, understand the social and economic situation of major countries and regions, and be able to engage in practical business, management, research, publicity and planning in foreign-related economic and trade departments, foreign-funded enterprises and government agencies.

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Employment direction of international trade major:

Teaching and scientific research in the field of international trade, management of government departments, business work of trade institutions, etc. Specifically, you can engage in customs declaration, inspection, logistics (cargo loan) and other work. Judging from the employment situation over the years, some graduate students majoring in international trade have been employed by management consulting, investment banks and other institutions.

1, engaged in the import and export business of professional foreign trade companies;

2. Engaged in import and export business of various self-operated import and export production enterprises and scientific research institutions;

3. Engaged in the import and export business of various foreign-funded enterprises;

4, engaged in all kinds of professional customs declaration, cargo transportation and other international logistics work;

5. Engaged in primary financial work and business management in various foreign-related enterprises and institutions;

6. Assist in international market research, planning and international trade dispute mediation.

Reference: Baidu Encyclopedia-International Trade Major