International Trade, Strategy and Operations (MSc)

Course overview

The MSc in International Trade, Strategy and Operations (ITSO) is an interdisciplinary course that integrates the three principal pillars of international trade, strategy, and operations management within global trade and business management. The course provides a comprehensive overview of how companies operate in an international context. It will enable you to develop a broad set of skills to increase your involvement in the whole business process, from initial engagement with a new market right through to the delivery of a product or service.

Throughout the year, you will learn to identify business opportunities, formulate strategic options, evaluate trade environments, and define business winning propositions. You will learn to lead and manage change, and improve operational and supply chain processes within international businesses.

The programme is heavily focused on the application of theory into practice and how the skills developed throughout your studies will be used to best advantage in a professional environment. As a student you will benefit from industry inspired teaching and immersive learning through case studies, business simulations, games, negotiations and more. The teaching team bring a wealth of research and industry experience to the classroom, with many tutors actively participating in world-leading research and/or engaging with business on an international scale.

WMG’s collaboration with the Institute of Export & International Trade (IOE&IT) provides access to useful resources and industry benefits.

This course is ranked 16th in the World (3rd in the UK), in the QS International Trade Rankings 2024. It will appeal equally to those with a background in international trade or business and those from a wide range of other disciplines who wish to pursue a career in the field of international trade.

Warwick welcomes applications with good degrees from respected universities in Jordan.

From Jordan, for Postgraduate Taught courses, we would typically require a 4-year bachelors degree from a recognised institution for entry, with the following equivalencies:

If you need any advice or guidance on the qualifications above, our Middle East and North Africa Team are here to help. Contact them at mena@warwick.ac.uk.

See our Jordan Country Information page for guidance, contacts and upcoming events in your country.

Your career

The International Trade programme will prepare you to take on a senior role within a company that trades internationally. The breadth of the programme enables students to gain a clear overview of all the elements of international trade whilst giving the opportunity to also focus or specialise on a particular aspect of interest to the individual.

The programme opens up a range of career options including transportation and logistics; customs and the legal aspects of international business; business development, relationship management and negotiation; implementation of strategy.

Helping you find the right career

Our department has a dedicated professionally qualified Senior Careers Consultant offering impartial advice and guidance together with workshops and events throughout the year. Previous examples of workshops and events include:

• Warwick careers fairs throughout the year
• WMG Future Fest
• Options in Engineering sector event
• Careers for Experienced Hires
• Careers in Cyber Security
• Careers in Healthcare
• Careers in Project Management