Overview
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).
Quick Facts:
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.
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.
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 include:
- 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
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Brussels, Belgium
Disciplines
Banking InvestmentWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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.
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Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents6800 EUR / year≈ 6800 EUR / year -
EU/EEA Applies to you
Applies to youEU/EEA Nationals6800 EUR / year≈ 6800 EUR / year
Living costs
Brussels
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.