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Manifesto · Vol. II
Est. 2010
International Trade and Finance Bachelor.
This online program is delivered fully asynchronously to learners worldwide. Coursework blends recorded seminars, live cohort sessions across timezones, and project-based assessment, so working profes…
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The catalog entry
A standard built for working learners.
Everything you need to budget your time, your tuition, and your transcript before you apply.
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Degree Level
Bachelor
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Duration
4 years
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Total Courses
38
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Total Credits
117
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ECTS Credits
234
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Delivery
Online · Asynchronous
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Language
English
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Intakes / year
3
Programme overview
What you will study — and how.
A self-paced syllabus with weekly checkpoints, asynchronous lectures, and live cohort rooms across timezones.
This online program is delivered fully asynchronously to learners worldwide. Coursework blends recorded seminars, live cohort sessions across timezones, and project-based assessment, so working professionals can balance study with their existing responsibilities.
Faculty are drawn from partner institutions across multiple continents. Every term opens with a syllabus, a clear assessment ledger, and direct access to academic advising — no commute required, no campus assumed.
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Chapter III · The curriculum ledger
Course breakdown, semester by semester.
38
courses · 117 Credits
Across 8 semesters
Across 8 semesters
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Semester 1 · term 1
Code
Course
Type
Theory
Practice
Credits
ECTS
ENG101
Academic English I
University-level reading, writing, and presentation skills.
Core
3
0
3
5
MAT101
Business Mathematics
Algebra and quantitative methods for trade analysis.
Core
3
0
3
6
ITS101
Introduction to Information Systems
Productivity tools, databases, and trade documentation systems.
Core
2
2
3
5
INT101
Introduction to International Business
Global trade flows, MNCs, and the international economic order.
Core
3
0
3
7
ECO101
Microeconomics
Markets, prices, and consumer/firm decisions.
Core
3
0
3
7
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Semester 2 · term 2
Code
Course
Type
Theory
Practice
Credits
ECTS
ENG102
Academic English II
Trade and finance vocabulary, contracts, and reports.
Core
3
0
3
5
COM101
Business Communication
Cross-border professional writing and negotiation basics.
Core
3
0
3
6
ACC101
Financial Accounting
IFRS-based financial statements and basic analysis.
Core
3
0
3
6
ECO102
Macroeconomics
Open-economy macro, exchange rates, and policy.
Core
3
0
3
7
MAT102
Statistics for Business
Descriptive and inferential statistics with trade data.
Core
3
0
3
6
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Semester 3 · term 3
Code
Course
Type
Theory
Practice
Credits
ECTS
LAW201
International Commercial Law
CISG, INCOTERMS, dispute resolution, and arbitration.
Core
3
0
3
6
MKT201
International Marketing
Global market entry, standardization vs. adaptation, and brand strategy.
Core
3
0
3
5
INT202
International Trade Operations
Incoterms, documentary credits, and customs procedures.
Core
3
0
3
6
INT201
International Trade Theory
Comparative advantage, factor proportions, and new trade theory.
Core
3
0
3
7
FIN201
Principles of Finance
Time value, valuation, and intro to capital markets.
Core
3
0
3
6
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Semester 4 · term 4
Code
Course
Type
Theory
Practice
Credits
ECTS
INT221
Customs & Compliance
HS classification, valuation, and trade compliance programs.
Core
3
0
3
5
OPS202
Global Logistics
Modal choice, freight forwarding, and trade lane economics.
Core
3
0
3
6
FIN211
International Finance
FX markets, parity conditions, and currency risk.
Core
3
0
3
7
INT211
International Trade Policy
Tariffs, NTBs, FTAs, WTO, and trade remedies.
Core
3
0
3
7
INT212
Trade Finance Instruments
L/Cs, BGs, factoring, forfaiting, and supply-chain finance.
Core
3
0
3
6
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Semester 5 · term 5
Code
Course
Type
Theory
Practice
Credits
ECTS
FIN301
Banking & Trade Finance
Correspondent banking, ECAs, and trade-related credit risk.
Core
3
0
3
6
FIN331
FX & Derivatives
Forwards, futures, swaps, and FX option strategies.
Elective
3
0
3
6
INT331
Geopolitics & Global Markets
Sanctions, supply-chain risk, and geo-economic strategy.
Elective
3
0
3
5
INT301
Multinational Corporate Strategy
Subsidiary mandates, transfer pricing, and country-of-origin choices.
Core
3
0
3
7
INT302
Regional Economic Integration
EU, USMCA, ASEAN, AfCFTA, and customs unions in practice.
Core
3
0
3
6
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Semester 6 · term 6
Code
Course
Type
Theory
Practice
Credits
ECTS
INT313
Digital Trade & E-Commerce
Cross-border e-commerce, digital payments, and platform regulation.
Core
3
0
3
6
INT311
International Business Negotiation
Cross-cultural negotiation, alliance design, and JV structuring.
Core
3
0
3
6
INT312
Risk Management in Trade
Country risk, credit insurance, and political risk hedging.
Core
3
0
3
6
INT341
Sustainable Trade & ESG
CBAM, carbon-aware sourcing, and ESG in supply chains.
Elective
3
0
3
5
INT342
Trade in Services
GATS, digital services, and modes of cross-border supply.
Elective
3
0
3
5
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Semester 7 · term 7
Code
Course
Type
Theory
Practice
Credits
ECTS
INT401
Emerging Markets
Macro fundamentals, governance, and cross-border investing in EMs.
Core
3
0
3
6
INT451
Internship in Trade/Finance
Supervised placement at an exporter, bank, or trade-services firm.
Core
0
6
3
7
INT471
Project Finance & Infrastructure
PPPs, ECA-backed financing, and SPV-based structures.
Elective
3
0
3
6
RES401
Research Methods
Trade-data sources, gravity models, and case-study methodology.
Core
3
0
3
6
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Semester 8 · term 8
Code
Course
Type
Theory
Practice
Credits
ECTS
CAP402
Capstone Thesis
Independent research project on a trade or international finance topic.
Core
0
8
6
12
INT482
Global Tax & Transfer Pricing
BEPS, Pillar Two, and arm’s-length pricing in MNCs.
Elective
3
0
3
6
INT481
Sanctions & AML Compliance
OFAC, EU, and UN sanctions; KYC and AML in cross-border banking.
Elective
3
0
3
6
INT483
Trade Disputes & Arbitration
WTO dispute settlement and ICC commercial arbitration practice.
Elective
3
0
3
6
Chapter IV · What graduates leave with
A degree built to be used.
Every outcome below is part of the program contract — not a marketing add-on.
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A global cohort
Study alongside peers from dozens of countries — every cohort is intentionally international.
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Async & live blend
Recorded seminars you watch on your timezone, plus optional live rooms each week with faculty.
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Transferable credit
ECTS-aligned credits accepted by partner institutions for transfer or further graduate study.
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Career-aware mentoring
Every program pairs you with an academic advisor and access to the alumni mentoring network.
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Accredited and audited
Curricula reviewed annually against accreditation standards listed on our charter page.
Chapter V · Admissions snapshot
Tuition, intakes, and the paperwork.
Numbers you can budget against. Every figure routes through admin settings — what you see here is what the bursar publishes.
$20 / cr
Per-credit rate
Locked for the length of your degree at admission.
$50
Application fee
Non-refundable; waived for partner-agency referrals.
3 / yr
Intakes per year
Rolling admissions, three terms a year.
60 days before each term
Application window
Apply early to lock the published rate.
Chapter VI · Common questions
Before you apply.
The answers most working learners ask first — collected and updated by admissions.
Is the degree fully online — or are there required visits?
Every part of this program is delivered online. Lectures are recorded for asynchronous study, live cohort rooms run across multiple timezones, and assessments are completed through the student portal. No in-person attendance is required to enroll, study, or graduate.
How is the diploma issued and verified?
A physical diploma is mailed to the address on file once the degree is conferred. A verifiable digital credential is also published to our certificate verification portal — anyone can confirm authenticity using the document number and the student’s name.
Can I transfer credits in or out?
Yes. Credits earned at accredited institutions are evaluated against the curriculum on a course-by-course basis. Outgoing credits are ECTS-aligned and accepted by partner universities for graduate study or transfer.
What is the time commitment per week?
A typical full-time term load is 12 credit hours and runs about 18–22 hours of study per week, including recorded lectures, readings, and assignments. Part-time pacing is supported — you set the load each term within your degree window.
What support do online students receive?
Each student is paired with an academic advisor at admission. You also have access to the digital library, an alumni mentor network, and admissions video sessions across timezones for any administrative question — every channel is online.
Is the program accredited?
Yes. The full list of accrediting bodies and partner memberships is maintained on our accreditation page and reviewed annually. The page is the canonical source — please refer to it for the most current accreditors.
Closing · Vol. II
Begin the next chapter — on your timezone.
Submit an application for International Trade and Finance, or speak to admissions in a video session at a time that suits you.