Trade Economics

The major in Trade Economics is becoming an attractive option for those looking to develop their careers in the promising international business environment. If you are passionate about understanding global economic issues, trade strategies, and exploring international market opportunities, this major offers a great opportunity for you to enter a field full of challenges and prospects.

Program Introduction

The Trade Economics major is a first-level discipline under the category of Economics. It primarily focuses on the study of economic laws in the field of commodity circulation, training high-quality interdisciplinary talents who have a solid foundation in economic theory and trade economics knowledge, with strong problem analysis and solving abilities, and the capability to independently conduct trade economics research, trade economic analysis, and trade practice.

Training Objectives

The goal of this program is to cultivate students with good moral qualities who are able to abide by professional ethics, laws, and regulations, understand the basic principles of Marxist economics and modern Western economics, and be familiar with the World Trade Organization (WTO) and trade regulations and business processes of different countries.

Students should be able to understand the operational mechanisms and development laws of contemporary international economics and trade, proficiently use an international language, and skillfully apply information communication technology in daily business and foreign-related economic work. The program also aims to develop broad knowledge in humanities and social sciences, good communication, adaptability, coordination, innovation, and entrepreneurship abilities. 

Graduates will be equipped to work in government agencies, enterprises, and public institutions engaged in management, business operations, research, and publicity planning. The training is designed to meet the needs of economic globalization, informatization, and modernization, producing talents with innovative thinking, practical ability, and a global perspective.

Graduation Requirements

Students in this program mainly study the basic theories and foundational knowledge of Political Economics, Western Economics, International Economics, Trade Economics, Industrial Economics, International Trade, Modern Logistics, and Online Trade. 

They receive basic training in economics and management, with an emphasis on the integration of trade theory and practice. The program also requires a high level of business English proficiency, strong theoretical analysis abilities, and trade practice operational skills. Graduates should acquire knowledge and abilities in the following areas:

• Master the Marxist theory, Mao Zedong thought, and the theoretical system of socialism with Chinese characteristics, possess good moral character, a strong sense of social responsibility, and a broad vision.

• Master the fundamental theories and methods of Western Economics, Trade Economics, Industrial Economics, and International Trade.

• Apply statistical methods, econometrics, and management techniques to qualitatively and quantitatively analyze trade economics problems.

• Proficiently use tools such as English and computers for conducting internal and external trade business and management tasks, with strong trade practice operational skills.

• Understand domestic and international trade economics policies and regulations, the latest theories, and developments in the field.

• Have a sound mind and a healthy body.

Core Courses

1. Ideological and Moral Cultivation and Legal Foundation

2. Basic Principles of Marxism

3. Mao Zedong Thought and the Theoretical System of Socialism with Chinese Characteristics

4. Outline of Modern Chinese History

5. Situation and Policy

6. Practice Session of Ideological and Political Theory

7. Advanced Mathematics B (I)

8. Advanced Mathematics B (II)

9. Linear Algebra B

10. Probability Theory and Mathematical Statistics B

11. Mathematics Experiment

12. College English (I)

13. College English (II)

14. College English (III)

15. Physical Education (I)

16. Physical Education (II)

17. Physical Education (III)

18. Physical Education (IV)

19. Military Theory

20. Military Training

21. College Computer Fundamentals

22. Database Fundamentals and Applications

23. C Language Programming

24. C++ Language Programming

25. Java Programming

26. Psychological Health Education

27. Career and Development Planning

28. Employment Guidance

29. Statistics

30. Introduction to China's Foreign Trade

31. Introduction to Economics and Professional Guidance

32. Microeconomics

33. Finance

34. Macroeconomics

35. Principles of International Trade

36. Operations Research

37. Econometrics

38. International Business Law

39. International Finance

40. Advanced Foreign Trade English Listening and Speaking

41. World Trade Geography

42. International Investment (Bilingual)

43. International Trade Practice

44. International Economic Cooperation Practice

45. World Trade Organization

46. International Marketing

47. Accounting

48. Accounting

49. Foreign Trade Correspondence

50. Foreign Economic and Trade English Speaking

51. Financial Management (Bilingual)

52. International Business Negotiation

53. International Settlement

54. International Service Trade

55. Customs Clearance

56. Cross-Border E-Commerce

57. International Taxation

58. Industrial Economics

59. Game Theory

60. Regional Economics

61. World Economics

62. International Business Culture

63. Multinational Companies and International Operations

64. International Technology Trade

65. International Market Trends

66. International Transportation and Insurance

67. International Cultural Trade

68. Internet Finance

69. Futures Trading

70. Field Internship

71. Professional Internship

72. Virtual Simulation Comprehensive Training (VBSE)

73. Graduation Thesis

74. Basics of Entrepreneurship

75. College Students' KAB Entrepreneurship Basics

Research Directions in Trade Economics

1. Retail Management and Marketing: Studies the operations management and marketing strategies of retail enterprises.

2. E-Commerce and Digital Trade: Explores the impact and application of the internet on commodity circulation.

3. Logistics and Supply Chain Management: Studies the optimization and management of commodity circulation links.

4. Business Policies and Regulations: Analyzes the formulation of business policies and their economic impacts.

Degree Awarded

Bachelor of Economics

Career Development

The Trade Economics major has a wide range of career opportunities, primarily in government agencies and enterprises, and focuses on training professionals for trade policy formulation, trade management implementation, trade practice, market research and development, sales management, modern logistics management, and more. 

The best employment prospects for this major are found in Shanghai. Graduates of this program can work in commerce (including food and supply industries), foreign trade systems, national economic sectors, large industrial and trade companies, foreign-related enterprises, joint ventures, and more. 

Positions include: stock trader, futures trader, financing trader, trade officer, sales representative, financial director, trade specialist, assistant, financial manager, sales manager, foreign trade manager, management trainee, etc.
Graduates of the Trade Economics major primarily engage in the following jobs:

• Civil Servants

• Bank Accountant/Cashier

• Foreign Trade/Trade Specialist/Assistant

• Company Business

• Sales Representative

• Bank Client Representative

• Accountant/Certified Public Accountant

• Public Institution Employees

Related Majors

• Economics

• National Economic Management

• Fiscal Studies

• Finance

• Investment

• Credit Management

• Financial Engineering

• International Economics and Trade

• Trade Economics

• Statistics

Ranking of Trade Economics Programs

1. Renmin University of China

2. Central University of Finance and Economics

3. Xi'an Jiaotong University

4. Zhongnan University of Economics and Law

5. Capital University of Economics and Business

6. Nanjing University of Finance and Economics

7. Beijing Technology and Business University

8. Chongqing Technology and Business University

9. Anhui University of Finance and Economics

10. Nanjing Audit University

11. Hunan University of Commerce

12. Hebei University of Economics and Business

13. Henan University of Economics and Law

14. Shanxi University of Finance and Economics

15. Xi'an University of Finance and Economics

16. Beijing Second Foreign Language University

17. Yunnan University of Finance and Economics

18. Inner Mongolia University of Finance and Economics

19. Lanzhou University of Finance and Economics

20. Zhengzhou University of Aeronautics

21. Jiangsu Second Normal University

22. Chengdu Normal University

23. Qufu Normal University

24. Harbin University of Commerce