Overview
The strengths of our International Trade and Investment programme
- Unique combination of business, law and investment courses.
- Exchange opportunities to Washington or Shangai
- A mixture of academic and practitioner led classes, designed to provide theoretical and practical understanding of the various aspects of international trade and investment.
- Internship services: students are assisted in obtaining internships.
- The BDA can provide references and career advice.
After graduation
There are various job opportunities open to graduates from this programme, they include export manager, international purchasing manager, investment manager, international sales representative, country manager and institutional relations manager.
Graduates of this International Trade and Investment programme from Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) may also move into international business development as well as the banking sector, for example in international trade finance and international investment finance departments, as well as corporate relations. Specialists in international trade and investment can find jobs in international organisations, governmental departments and diplomacy (e.g. Trade Commissioner).
The unique combination of business, law and investment courses provide graduates with a rare breadth of expertise. Alumni have gone on to work in a range of roles at a variety of places including multinationals, SMEs, Association Management companies, start ups and academia.
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Techniques of Foreign Trade
- Supply and Risk Management within International Purchasing
- International Investment Financing and Project Finance
- International Alliances
- International Sales Techniques
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , EEA/EU
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- Starting
- Apply before , International
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Banking InvestmentAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- After you submit your application, we will verify your degree and transcripts in order to determine whether you are eligible for the programme of your choice.
Tuition Fee
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International
6800 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6800 EUR per year during 12 months. -
EU/EEA
6800 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6800 EUR per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Brussels
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.