Master of Arts in International Trade

Launch your career in international trade, stimulating innovation, boosting economic growth, and reducing poverty. Our Master of Arts in International Trade is specifically designed to give you real-world experience before you graduate, culminating in a semesterlong practicum working for an organization like the WTO, the U.S. International Trade Commission, or a range of private companies. This program is also referred to as International Trade and Economic Diplomacy (ITED).

Careers
From NAFTA to the U.S.-China trade conflicts, trade is at the forefront of many public policy discussions. It is crucial to understand trade from diplomatic and practical standpoints. This is truly a pivotal time to launch a career in this critical area.

Our graduates are often hired before they complete their program, leveraging real-world projects from their classes, internships, and practicums to showcase their relevant professional experience. They are thriving in careers at organizations like Apple, the World Trade Organization (WTO), and the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Fall or spring, 3 semesters, 12-16 months, Monterey, California

Essay
We require one essay highlighting your career objectives and how your background fits with the program and the Institute

Rsum or Curriculum Vitae
Your rsum or CV should highlight your educational background and professional experience including voluntary work and internships in one or two pages Most of our graduate programs do not have specific professional experience requirements

Personal Scholarship Statements
To be considered for merit and needbased scholarships please include personal scholarship statements with your online application To find out the details of the scholarship statements please start your application

Undergraduate Transcripts
Digital copies of your official or unofficial transcripts can be uploaded to your online application or emailed to enrollmiddleburyedu to expedite the review of your application

Letters of Recommendation
Although we only require one letter of recommendation for admission we strongly encourage you to submit two We accept recommendations from both academic and professional references such as university professors employers supervisors or commanding officers Please provide the contact details for one or two recommenders through your online application Your references will receive an email requesting that they submit the letter of recommendation through an online form

Interview
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GRE or GMAT
We do not require GRE or GMAT scores for our masters programs However competitive scores may strengthen your application and positively influence scholarship decisions

TOEFL or IELTS
If English is not your first language you must provide evidence of English proficiency from either the Test of English as a Foreign Language TOEFL or International English Language Testing System IELTS examinations Your scores are valid for two years after the test date

TOEFL preferred minimum 100 overall
IELTS preferred minimum 7.0 overall