The world of international trade offers the potential for great reward, but also presents many challenges and pitfalls. Our courses in International Trade are designed for business owners or employees who need to improve their understanding of real-world international trade and business practice affecting import/export transactions and overseas markets.
Gain the knowledge you need to advance your career in international business, whether you are a business owner, manager or employee, in areas such as freight forwarding, importing and exporting, or transport and logistics.
Subject areas covered include:
- presentation and communication skills
- customer service
- international marketing and business analysis
- domestic and international market research
- risk management
- international finance
- international law
- international trade conventions
- cross-cultural awareness
Some particular highlights of these courses include:
- NMIT is one of the few TAFEs in Melbourne to offer courses in International Trade and Business
- These courses involved Industry Projects, where teachers and students work for an organisation on a specific project
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Available Courses (6)
Associate Degree of Business
NMIT's Associate Degree of Business is a newly accredited two-year higher education qualifcation designed to meet the needs of industry and business for skilled and knowledgeable para-professionals and business specialists. Graduates may seek employment in areas such as management, marketing, human resources, international trade, logistics management or commerce.
Bachelor of Business
NMIT's Bachelor of Business is a newly accredited three-year higher education qualifcation designed to meet the needs of industry and business for skilled and knowledgeable professionals and business specialists. Graduates may seek employment in areas such as management, marketing, human resources, international trade, logistics management or commerce.
Diploma of International Business
Gain a practical understanding of international business and marketing theory for a range of functions, such as product and services promotion, financial reporting and international market data analysis. The Diploma of International Business is designed for business owners and employees seeking to develop their strategic international marketing skills.
Advanced Diploma of International Business
This course provides individuals with a practical understanding in a range of specialist international business and trade areas such as international business management and finance, international contract law, transport and logistics management, international trade relationships and international business opportunity analysis and research. Emphasis is placed on the practical application of theory to ‘real world’ and actual business situations.
Certificate III in International Trade
Working in a freight forwarding industry is the emphasis of this course. Includes practical placement with a freight forwarding company - students cover the essentials of supply chain management, import/export documentation using EDI software (industry standard), and an introduction to the requirements of the Australian Customs Service. Understanding freight forwarding tasks is essential for all importers and exporters of goods.
Certificate IV in International Trade
The development of practical skills and knowledge is emphasised here. Basic logistics and documentation of import/export transactions are covered. In addition, researching international business opportunities, and international marketing are introduced. INCOTERMS 2010 are covered in detail, as is the maths needed to calculate the containers needed for your international trade.
Higher Ed. Courses (2)
Associate Degree of Business
NMIT's Associate Degree of Business is a newly accredited two-year higher education qualifcation designed to meet the needs of industry and business for skilled and knowledgeable para-professionals and business specialists. Graduates may seek employment in areas such as management, marketing, human resources, international trade, logistics management or commerce.
Bachelor of Business
NMIT's Bachelor of Business is a newly accredited three-year higher education qualifcation designed to meet the needs of industry and business for skilled and knowledgeable professionals and business specialists. Graduates may seek employment in areas such as management, marketing, human resources, international trade, logistics management or commerce.
