Master of International Trade – MIntTr
Gain the skills to shape trade agreements, influence policy, and navigate global economic relationships. Study a multidisciplinary programme that integrates legal, economic, political, and cultural insights.
Find out about how and what you’ll study on the Master of International Trade programme.
What you’ll study
The Master of International Trade is made up of four core courses totalling 120 points and further elective courses totalling 60 points.
Core courses
At the heart of the programme is a 30-point course on Multidisciplinary Approaches to International Trade. This course ties together ideas from law, economics, Māori studies, international relations, political economy, and development studies. You’ll examine key economic models and frameworks, digital trade, climate change, and cross-border legal regulation with both academic staff and invited guest lecturers.Additional core courses worth a total of 90 points build on this foundation.
You’ll study international trade law to understand treaties, dispute resolution, and regulatory issues. You’ll also explore international political economy to learn about global financial systems and the forces driving trade.
An economics course, focusing on either micro or macro perspectives, helps you apply these principles in real-world settings. There is also a project-based course that allows you to investigate a trade-related topic in depth.
Elective courses
You can choose elective courses from a range of related fields, such as geography, the environment, and Māori studies. You can tailor your learning to match your interests and career goals. If you’d like more details about pre-approved courses, get in touch with the programme director.How you’ll study
You’ll learn through lectures, seminars, class discussions, and meetings with course teachers and the programme director, as well as through your own independent study and research.
Lectures are held both during the day and in the evenings. You’ll be assessed through tests, examinations, essays, and reports.
Some courses are offered only in specific trimesters. For more details, check the Course finder and contact the MIntTr academic administrator to help plan your studies.
Choose your timeframe
There are three ways to complete the Master of International Trade. Choose the timeframe that matches your study goals and other commitments.
Intensive—1 year
- Best if you can commit to intensive study and if you want to finish quickly.
Balanced—1.5 years
- Best if you want more course flexibility while completing the degree in a reasonable time.
Flexible—up to 3 years
- Best if you want to balance your study with work or other commitments.
Workload
If you are studying full-time you can expect a workload of 40 to 45 hours a week for much of the year. Part-time students taking two courses per trimester will need to do around 20 to 23 hours of work a week. Make sure you take this into account if you are working.
You can estimate your workload by adding up the number of points you'll be doing. One point is roughly equal to 10 to 12 hours work.
Exit qualification
If you’re working toward a Master of International Trade but for some reason have to stop studying before you finish, you may have achieved enough points to graduate with a Postgraduate Diploma in International Trade.
You can’t enrol in the diploma—it’s what we call an exit qualification.
Advance your expertise with PhD study
Your Master of International Trade may include enough research for you to continue on to PhD study. Talk to the programme director to find out what you’ll need to do to qualify.
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