International trade began to spread among countries in the 17th century, and with the opening up and the emergence of the concept of globalization, increased trade cooperation between countries worldwide was achieved. Governments started adopting more effective and sustainable forms of cooperation through trade treaties, and organizations such as the World Trade Organization and Chambers of Commerce became the most important bodies specializing in all agreements, contracts, and commercial transactions between countries.
International trade specialization is one of the most important factors for the prosperity of countries, as it is a common factor among nations. Different business owners and employees in institutions and companies engage in importing and exporting, and this trade movement revitalizes the global economy by opening markets for new goods and services, thereby providing numerous job opportunities in various related fields. Therefore, this specialization affects various sectors such as ports, shipping and unloading companies, chambers of commerce, banks, and the stock market.
Importance of International Trade
International trade is important because it is the axis of relations between countries, and its movement directly or indirectly affects people. Students interested in delving into this field study international trade to understand the link between strategic relations and trade movements between countries and multinational corporate systems and their divisions and how to manage them.
Curriculum for International Trade Specialization
The duration of study in Turkish universities is four years for the bachelor’s degree, and the curriculum in most Turkish universities includes a variety of study programs. However, the content may vary from one university to another, so students should check the academic content (Course Description) on the university’s website they wish to enroll in before registering.
First Academic Year
- Introduction to Microeconomics
- Fundamentals of Law
- Introduction to Business
- Financial Accounting
- Mathematics for Economists
Second Academic Year
- Social Responsibility and Ethics
- Operations Management
- Business Finance
- Managerial and Cost Accounting
- Business Law
- Statistics
Third Academic Year
- Finance and Banking
- International Economics
Fourth Academic Year
- International Business
- Managerial Economics
- Entrepreneurship
Major Career Opportunities for Graduates
- Local and international companies
- Banks and stock exchanges
- Ports and shipping companies
- Chambers of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, and investment authorities
