Course overview
This course equips students with theoretical and practical knowledge to critically analyze, navigate, and strategize within an evolving global trade environment—emphasizing sustainability, digitalization, and emerging geoeconomic shifts.
Course learning outcomes
- Analyse contemporary theories and emerging trends in international trade, including sustainability, digitalization, and geoeconomic fragmentation, with a focus on regional trade agreements.
- Critically evaluate and apply practical tools in international trade, encompassing non-tariff measures, trade–investment linkages, supply chain resilience, and new industrial policies.
- Investigate frontier topics and assess their impact on global trade competitiveness and policy.
- Examine how international trade agreements shape domestic legislation, particularly Australian trade policy, and explore the implications for national economic objectives.
- Construct arguments and/or influence audiences, reflecting current global challenges and opportunities.
Degree list
The following degrees include this course