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North West University

Bachelor of Commerce in International Trade

The Bachelor of Commerce in International Trade in Economics is offered by North West University.

Program Length: 3 YEARS.

Bachelor of Commerce in International Trade offered by the North West University at the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences

The qualification offers specialist knowledge of the international trade environment, together with an understanding of the export process/logistics through the use of present-day applications. Students develop skills in the analysis of trade databases, the identification of export opportunities and in the estimation of economic models.Typical tasks include:

• Optimise business growth possibilities in other nations
• Observe the merchandising or sales investigations and their results
• Form and develop foreign trade associates
• Compile policies, standard principles and regulations of trade goods and commodities
• Analyse data on various international or global merchandising, selling and sales styles

Core subjects 

• Trade relations
• Trade practice
• Cargo movement/logistics
• Trade analysis

Degree options

BCom Economics with International Trade

Degree duration: 3 years, full time

Offered at: Potchefstroom [P] and Vanderbijlpark [V]

 

BCom Economics with International Trade- Extended Programme

Degree duration: 4 years, full time

Offered at: Vanderbijlpark [V]

Career opportunities

Economist

Economic or international trade consultants

Any position within the import and export process (e.g. logistics or procurement for retailers such as Shoprite Checkers or Pick n Pay)

Government departments such as the Department of Trade and Industry, National Treasury as well as the South African Reserve Bank

Positions in banks, financing companies and provincial trade and investment promotion organisations

Export credit insurance and risk analysts