A career in international trade has tremendous potential with employment opportunities multiplying in export-import firms. With the rapid globalisation 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.

Courses & Eligibility
There are several UG and PG courses as well as diploma courses are available in the field of foreign trade. These courses help students to make their concepts clear about the trade business conducted between the countries. Some of the popular courses are mentioned below:

Bachelor Courses:

  • Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Foreign Trade
  • B.Com in Foreign Trade Management
  • Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Foreign Trade Management
  • Bachelor of Foreign Trade (BFT)

Master Courses:

  • Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Foreign Trade
  • Master of Arts (MA) in Foreign Trade Management
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA) in International Business
  • Master of Commerce (M.Com) in Foreign Trade Management
  • Master of Commerce (M.Com) in Trades & Services
  • Master in International Business and Foreign Trade
  • Executive Post Graduate Diploma in International Business
  • Executive Post Graduate Diploma in International Business
  • Post Graduate Diploma in International Trade Management
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Foreign Trade

If you are seeking to apply for bachelor courses, you must have completed higher secondary or 12th class (Courses After 12th). For master courses, students should have a bachelor’s degree in the related field.

Career & Jobs
Some job profiles:

  • Foreign Trade Manager
  • Export Manager
  • Relationship Manager
  • Business Development Manager
  • Foreign Trade Analyst
  • Foreign Trade and Purchasing Specialist
  • Supply Chain Manager
  • Business Development Manager
  • Market Research Executive
  • Global Trade Manager
  • Customs & Global Trade Automation Manager

    How much salary can we expect in job related to Foreign Trade in India?

    Sarvesh
    Yes, the doctoral course in Foreign Trade is: M.Phil in International Trade and Development.

      Ankit
      The employment areas in Foreign Trade Management are:

      • Export Units
      • International Trade Regulatory Bodies
      • Export Promotion Councils
      • Buying Houses
      • International Department of Multinational Companies
      • Trade Regulatory Bodies
      • MNCs Departments
      • Research & Educational Institutions
      • Engineering Goods Companies
      • Custom Clearing Houses
      • State Trading Corporations
      • Shipping Companies or Companies

        Sarvesh
        In India, in the field of Foreign Trade you can get the starting salary of Rs.2 to 4 lacs per annum. Salary can be increased on the basis of qualification, working area and experience.

        With a good experience in this field, you can earn a salary between Rs.10 to 15 lacs per year.

            Can you name the companies which mainly hires through these courses?

            Sandeeprai
            The benefits of Foreign Trade Courses are:

            1. It offers you job opportunities in various areas like banking, trade, commerce, accounts, etc.
            2. It prepares students for a professional qualification in foreign trade and it provides you a good base in the international business field.
            3. You can work in export houses to increase the overseas sales, searching new business hubs, etc.
            4. You can also work as a marketing executive which plans strategies based on marketing research.

              Ankit
              Foreign Trade and Purchasing Specialist.
              Foreign Trade Manager.
              Export Manager.
              Supply Chain Manager.
              Relationship Manager.
              Business Development Manager.
              Foreign Trade Analyst.