Training Objectives

The major aims to cultivate talents who are well-rounded in moral, intellectual and physical development, master the basic theories of economics, management and trade, and engage in practical activities of international trade and international business and management of enterprises and related research. Through a scientifically designed and rational training program, students are expected to achieve the following professional qualities upon graduation: a broad knowledge base, a solid foundation in mathematics, economics and econometrics, and strong written and oral communication skills in Chinese and English. Based on this solid professionalism, students will be able to apply their knowledge and skills in international economic and trade activities independently.

Main Courses

Intermediate Microeconomics, Intermediate Macroeconomics, Management, Basic Economic Law, International Trade, International Finance, Import and Export Practice, International Settlement and Documentary Practice, Foreign Trade Correspondence, International Business Law, International Marketing, Business Negotiation, International Business, International Logistics, Cross-border E-Commerce, Second Foreign Language and other series of courses.

Practical Session

The major attaches great importance to practice, which includes awareness practice, information retrieval, foreign trade business practice, social survey, computer application and computer practice. Off-campus practice bases have been set up in a number of international companies. On-campus computer practice includes import and export trade practice simulation, securities and futures simulation, foreign exchange simulation and commercial banking simulation.

Professional Features

Based on the market demand and the strengths of Donghua University, the major has established two major directions: International Trade in Services and International Business. The former extends students' understanding of international trade from commodities to services; the latter extends students' professional knowledge from trade to international investment, international marketing and other international business fields, thus broadening students' employment opportunities. At the same time, students are encouraged to take relevant courses to enhance their competitiveness in the field of international trade in textiles and clothing.

Career Opportunities

Graduates have a wide range of employment opportunities, mainly in professional foreign trade companies, multinational companies, various banks, etc. Some graduates enter customs, commodity inspection, consulting companies, radio stations, government agencies, insurance companies, securities companies. Excellent graduates can be recommended to master without examination. The employment rate in the past five years has reached about 98%.

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Email：gong.rukai@dhu.edu.cn