International Trade
Major Information
The B.S. in International Trade is designed to provide an interdisciplinary business background for careers outside the United States or in international businesses and agencies within the U.S. An International Trade major opens up many opportunities for students to pursue careers not only in the field of business and logistics but also foreign service and international affairs. As part of the International Trade program, students are required to complete an internship either overseas or with a company with an international component.
General Information
Degree(s) Offered:
- Bachelor of Science in International Trade
Sample Occupations
- Administrative Officer
- Analyst
- Budget Analyst
- Customs Broker
- Customs Inspector
- Development Consultant
- Foreign Affairs Analyst
- Foreign Exchange Trader
- Foreign Services Officer
- Foreign Trade Analyst
- Import Compliance Specialist
- International Business Representative
- International Financial Analyst
- International Relations Officer
- International Trade Economist
- International Trade Specialist
- Import/Export Specialist
- Labor Economist
- Labor Relations Manager
- Management Trainee
- Market Research Analyst/Director
- Shipping Specialist
- Transportation Specialist
- Trade Mission Coordinator
Sample Work Settings
- Agency for International Development
- Armed Forces
- Bureau of Int. Labor Affairs
- Business & Industrial Org.
- CIA
- Cultural Organizations
- Customs Service
- Dept. of Commerce
- Dept. of State
- Educational Institutions
- Fed/State Gov. Agencies
- Foreign Service
- Hotels/Resorts
- International Banks
- International Development
- International Trade Commission
- Logistical Corporations
- Manufacturing
- Multinational Firms
- National Security Council
- Non-Profit Organizations
- Peace Corps
- Port Authority
- Shipping Companies
- World Trade Center
- United Nations
- US Information Agency
Sample Employers
- Anheuser-Busch InBev
- Distribution Services Intl.
- Expeditors International
- GEICO
- General Motors
- Georgia Southern University
- Georgia Department of Economic Development
- Georgia Department of Labor
- Georgia Ports Authority
- Inspire Brands
- KH International
- Kuehne + Nagel
- OOCL Logistics
- Orion Global Partners
- Savannah International Trade & Convention Center
- Walt Disney Company
- Wembly International
- Westrock Company
- World Bank
- World Trade Center
- US Department of Commerce
Connecting Majors, Skills, and Occupations
- View learning outcomes associated with your major in the Georgia Southern Catalog Catalog:
Georgia Southern Academic Catalog
- Explore the connection between occupations and skills in O*Net:
- Use Handshake to upload your résumé and explore internships and jobs. For more information:
Internet Resources
To explore values, interests, and skills:
FOCUS 2 bit.ly/focuscareer
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) – $18
https://academics.georgiasouthern.edu/career/s tudents/assessments/
To explore occupational outlooks and salaries:
National Compensation Survey
National Association of College and Employers (NACE)
Professional Organizations
Federation of International Trade Associations
http://fita.org/aboutfita.html
Foreign Trade Association
Georgia Southern Student Organizations
Political Science Club
Student Alliance of International Affairs
Professional Tips
- Complete an internship relevant to your area of interest.
- Gain various volunteer experiences.
- Consider partnering with a faculty member for additional research experience.
- Join student organizations and obtain leadership positions.
- Complete a study abroad opportunity.
- Acquire fluency in another language.
Résumé Tips
- Bachelor of Science in International Trade
- Include any study abroad experience.
- Include language skills.
- Include internships and research experience.
Last updated: 9/30/2022
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