Individuals who wish to complete a course of study to receive a Certificate in International Trade may do so within a period of two semesters. These students are considered non-degree, as they are not enrolled in a master’s degree program, and thus do not need to meet the Admissions requirements. This certificate is designed primarily for working professionals and individuals who already hold an advanced degree; however, in special circumstances, recent undergraduate students could also be considered.
Career paths for which such a specialization may be appropriate include:
- Diplomatic service requiring trade policy expertise
- Government policy expert with trade policy responsibility
- International agency staff requiring trade expertise
- Research analyst with trade expertise
- Professional consultant with trade policy expertise
- Journalist with trade expertise and/or familiarity
- NGO staff with trade policy responsibility and expertise
- Nonprofit administrator with trade and policy responsibility
- Multinational corporation employee with trade policy and government relations responsibility
Students are encouraged to gain a strong basis in international economics, politics and law. In developing a course of study, you should balance attention to economics and the legal/political framework for trade policy, with course work in specific policy areas which concern trade issues such as the environment, security, labor, and so forth. It may be particularly useful to learn about commerce and business - students may wish to consider cross-registration with the Fisher Business School in appropriate cases.
The stand-alone certificate in international trade policy is comprised of 32 credits with a grade of B or better in each course from the following list. In addition, students are encouraged to gain professional development experience in trade policy.
Required Courses
IP 515 Introduction to Trade Policy
IP 525 Trade Laws and Institutions
And at least 12 credits from any of the following courses:
IP 520 Development Economics
IP 532 International Law
IP 555 Money Laundering & Terror Finance (2 credits)
IP 567 Theories and Problems of Development
IP 569 Simulation of Commercial Diplomacy Skills
IP 570 Professional Practice of Commercial Diplomacy
IP 612 Seminar: Economic Analysis of Emerging Market Economies
IP 613 Seminar: Illicit Drug Markets and Human Trafficking
IP 614 Seminar: Economics of Sustainable Development
IP 634 Managing Legislation and Media Relations
IP 638 Money Laundering and Terrorism Finance
IP 646 Quantitative Tools for Trade Policy Analysis
IP 648 Seminar: Regional Economic Analysis
IP 659 Political Economy of Sub-Saharan Africa
IP 661 Trade and Development
IP 662 Trade Negotiation Simulations
IP 663 Seminar: Trade Policy and Regional Integration
IP 673 Seminar: Advanced Data Analysis
WKS 558 National Security and Trade Regimes
WKS 559 Writing Skills for ITP
WKS 563 Applied Trade Policy
WKS 577 Analytical Framework in Trade Policy
WKS 584 WTO Dispute Settlement Issues
The remaining 12 credits can be satisfied from GSIPS and Business courses with the consultation and approval of your academic advisor.
Non-degree certificate students who wish to deepen their knowledge may wish to pursue the Master of Arts in International Trade Policy (MAITP) specialized degree.
For additional information about the stand-alone certificate in International Trade Policy, please contact:
GSIPS Dean’s Office
Dean.gsips@miis.edu
831-647-4155
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