International trade courses

An international trade course will teach you how to navigate a career in global commerce. Courses cover a range of topics essential in this field, including trade regulations and compliance, global market analysis, supply chain management, and international finance.

Some of the key areas you will cover include:

• Fundamentals of international trade, including basic concepts and principles.

• The global trade environment.

• International trade laws and regulations.

• Export-import procedures and compliance requirements.

• How to analyse market trends and economic indicators.

• Factors that influence global trade.

• How to move goods across borders.

• Foreign exchange markets.

• How to effectively communicate and negotiate in a global context.

Studying international trade comes with a myriad of benefits.

You will understand how businesses can expand into new markets and grow their global footprint. You’ll learn how to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of global trade and successfully adapt to its challenges. You'll also learn the importance of sustainable practices and development, while gaining personal and professional growth.

A degree in international trade could be right for you if you’re interested in global business, economics, and trade policies.

This qualification can help you advance as a business professional, legal expert or entrepreneur. It will also prepare you to work as a government official.

Other related discipline worth considering are logistics, business administration and economics. Book a call with an Open Universities Australia student advisor to chat about what would make the most sense for you.

When you study international trade online, you have the flexibility to fit your course around your life (and not the other way around). This can leave room for full or part-time work, internships and travel, all experiences that will only increase your strength as a job candidate.

Online study also opens up your course options. You can learn from the leading Australian university of your choice, no matter where you live.

There are a lot of reasons to study your course online through us.

• You can enrol without entry requirements We have a unique open-door policy that makes it possible for everyone to enrol in university study, no matter their academic history. If you don’t meet the entry requirements for a degree, we’ll help you get in through single undergraduate subjects and transition into a qualification from there.

• You have total control over how you study Upskill without committing to a whole degree upfront. Or enrol in a full degree, but take it a subject at a time. We’ll introduce you to flexible study options you didn’t even know about, so you can fit uni around what matters to you.

• You’ll graduate with the same qualification as an on-campus student Once you enrol through us, you’ll study online with the university that provides your degree. This means that when you complete your qualification, you’ll graduate with the same degree as on-campus students.

• We’ll help you navigate the university world Our friendly student advisors will be your guide every step of the enrolment journey. They'll help you compare universities, choose a course, provide documentation and understand your finance options.

An international trade qualification can lead to a variety of careers where professionals need an in-depth understanding of global markets.

Graduates find work in sectors including government agencies, multinational corporations, and as independent consultants.

Jobs you can pursue include:

• Export-import manager

• International trade analyst

• Compliance specialist

• Trade policy advisor

• Logistics coordinator

• Trade compliance specialist

• International finance manger

• Foreign trade consultant

Before starting an enrolment, it’s important to read the entry requirements for your chosen course to ensure that you’re eligible to apply. If you don’t quite meet the requirements, we may be able to help you find a pathway into your course through open-entry subjects, which anyone can study.

Chat with us to find out more.

Here at Open Universities Australia, we make enrolling online as straightforward as possible. To get started, find the course for you by browsing the options on this page. You can also compare different qualifications using our handy comparison tool, or request help from one of our student advisors.

When you’ve made your choice, click ‘Apply now’ on the relevant course page and follow the prompts to begin your enrolment. We’ll ask you to supply some supporting documentation, including proof of your identity, your tax file number, and a unique student identifier (USI) during this process.

Your university will get in touch with you via email to confirm whether or not your application has been successful.

Please note that enquiries and applications for some courses are handled directly by the university. If this is the case, it will be indicated on the course listing page.  

For more information about enrolment, read our online self-service enrolling instructions. If you get stuck at any time, contact us and we’ll talk you through it.