*Year 1: Foundation Courses* 

*Semester 1* 

1. *Principles of Economics* 

   - Microeconomics and macroeconomics basics 

   - Supply and demand, market structures, GDP, inflation 

2. *Introduction to International Business* 

   - Globalization, multinational corporations (MNCs), trade theories 

3. *Business Mathematics & Statistics* 

   - Quantitative techniques for trade analysis 

4. *Business Communication* 

   - Cross-cultural communication, report writing, presentations 

5. *Basics of Accounting* 

   - Financial statements, bookkeeping, cost accounting 

 

*Semester 2* 

1. *Macroeconomics for Trade* 

   - Balance of payments, exchange rates, fiscal policies 

2. *International Trade Documentation* 

   - Letters of credit, bills of lading, certificates of origin 

3. *Principles of Marketing* 

   - Marketing mix, consumer behaviour, segmentation 

4. *Foreign Language (e.g., Spanish/Mandarin/French) * 

   - Basics for trade communication 

5. *IT Skills for Business* 

   - Excel, ERP basics, trade software 

 

*Year 2: Core Foreign Trade Management* 

*Semester 3* 

1. *International Marketing* 

   - Global branding, export pricing, digital marketing 

2. *International Trade Laws* 

   - WTO regulations, Incoterms®, trade agreements (e.g., USMCA, ASEAN) 

3. *Export-Import Management* 

   - Procedures, risk management, export incentives 

4. *Logistics & Supply Chain Management* 

   - Freight forwarding, inventory management, customs clearance 

5. *Foreign Exchange Management* 

   - Currency markets, hedging, forex risk 

 

*Semester 4* 

1. *International Finance* 

   - Trade finance, letters of credit, EXIM Bank policies 

2. *Global Business Environment* 

   - Political, economic, and cultural factors in trade 

3. *Research Methods in International Business* 

   - Data analysis, trade research projects 

4. *E-Commerce & Digital Trade* 

   - Cross-border e-commerce, digital payment systems 

5. *Regional Trade Agreements* 

   - EU, NAFTA, RCEP, African Continental Free Trade Area 

 

*Year 3: Advanced Specializations* 

*Semester 5* 

1. *International Trade Policy* 

   - Tariffs, non-tariff barriers, trade wars, subsidies 

2. *Global Supply Chain Strategies* 

   - Sustainability, lean logistics, 3PL/4PL partnerships 

3. *International Business Negotiations* 

   - Cross-cultural negotiation techniques 

4. *Elective 1* (e.g., Sustainability in Trade or Emerging Markets) 

5. *Elective 2* (e.g., International Entrepreneurship or Trade Analytics) 

 

*Semester 6* 

1. *International Business Strategy* 

   - Market entry modes (joint ventures, FDI), global expansion 

2. *Trade Compliance & Risk Management* 

   - Anti-dumping laws, sanctions, insurance 

3. *Internship/Project Work* 

   - Practical training with export-import firms or logistics companies 

4. *Elective 3* (e.g., Digital Trade Law or Global Sourcing) 

5. *Elective 4* (e.g., Cross-Cultural Management or Trade in Services) 

 

*Year 4: Capstone & Professional Skills* 

*Semester 7* 

1. *Global Strategic Management* 

   - Case studies on MNCs, SWOT/PESTLE analysis 

2. *International Trade Disputes* 

   - WTO dispute settlement, arbitration 

3. *Ethics in Global Business* 

   - CSR, anti-corruption laws (e.g., FCPA) 

4. *Elective 5* (e.g., Trade Tech: Blockchain & AI) 

5. *Thesis/Research Project* 

 

*Semester 8* 

1. *Internship (Advanced)* 

   - 6–8 weeks with international trade organizations 

2. *Capstone Project* 

   - Solving real-world trade challenges 

3. *Career Development* 

   - Resume building, interview prep, LinkedIn networking 

 

*Elective Courses* 

- Sustainability in Global Trade 

- Digital Trade & Cybersecurity 

- Emerging Markets Analysis 

- Cross-Cultural Leadership 

- International Taxation 

 

*Practical Components* 

- *Workshops*: Incoterms® 2020, export documentation simulations. 

- *Certifications*: Recommended courses in CSCP (Supply Chain) or CITF (Trade Finance). 

- *Study Abroad*: Optional semester exchange with partner universities. 

- *Industry Visits*: Ports, customs offices, trade fairs.