Course Objectives
The Degree in Trade and International Economic Relations offers a deep and rigorous training of superior level to all those who intend to develop activities linked to the internal and / or external trade. These activities may be private and develop at the level of SMEs, large enterprises or financial institutions, or in the public sphere, in trade promotion institutes, public administration bodies, community organizations or international organizations.
Access Conditions
Secondary school or equivalent and two of the following exams: Mathematics (16) Economics (04) Geography (09) Portuguese (18)
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Professional Outlets
Sales Management and sales teams
Management of commercial and international markets departments
Career in international organizations
Consultancy of public or private offices of international studies
Senior technician in central, regional or local public entities
Commercial / Marketing Manager
Management of logistical and transitory activities
Learning Language
Portuguese Language.
Learning Objectives
This course aims to provide students with essential skills to develop a career in trade and economic
international relations.
So at the end of the degree, the student must:
• Participate in the design, development, implementation and monitoring of action plans and sales and
marketing;
• Analyze the business environment and conduct prospective studies;
• Raise and manage clients;
• Apply the methods and techniques of business management appropriate to the specific nature of international
trade and the internationalization of Portuguese companies.
• Develop strategies for internationalization, identifying new business opportunities and enabling the deepening
of existing relationships;
• Coordinate, monitor and control the route of a commodity (at the operational level, logistics and
documentation) from the dispatch to the reception in the corresponding destination, to ensure the provision of
quality service and customer excellence.
Access to Superior Studies
A graduate degree allows applying to post-graduate studies.
Course Coordinators
Main Branch
| Curricular Unit | Code | ECTS | Period |
| Business English | 51002134 | 3 | 1st S |
| Company and Labor Law | 51002098 | 6 | 1st S |
| Data Analytics | 51002244 | 6 | 1st S |
| Information Technology Applications for Business Science | 51003240 | 6 | 1st S |
| Introduction to Business Management | 51003223 | 6 | 1st S |
| Organizational Communication Management | 51002155 | 3 | 1st S |
| Applied Statistics | 51002256 | 6 | 2nd S |
| Commercial Law | 51003981 | 6 | 2nd S |
| Consumer Behavior | 51003706 | 6 | 2nd S |
| Introduction to Marketing | 51003739 | 6 | 2nd S |
| Spanish Language | 51003970 | 6 | 2nd S |
| Curricular Unit | Code | ECTS | Period |
| Accounting and Financial Reporting | 51002497 | 6 | 1st S |
| Advanced Business English | 51004021 | 6 | 1st S |
| European Macroeconomics | 51003344 | 6 | 1st S |
| International Economic Organisations | 51004032 | 6 | 1st S |
| Tax Principles, Litigation and Tax Procedures | 51004004 | 6 | 1st S |
| Leadership and Team Management | 51003717 | 6 | 2nd S |
| Management and Budget Accounting | 51003728 | 6 | 2nd S |
| Market Research | 51003818 | 6 | 2nd S |
| Supply Chain Management | 51003992 | 6 | 2nd S |
| Trade and International Economic Negotiation | 51004010 | 6 | 2nd S |
| Curricular Unit | Code | ECTS | Period |
| Digital Services Law | 51004057 | 6 | 1st S |
| E-Commerce | 51004096 | 6 | 1st S |
| International Economic Relations | 51004085 | 6 | 1st S |
| Logistics and Transport | 51004043 | 6 | 1st S |
| Negotiation Strategies and Sales Management | 51004103 | 6 | 1st S |
| Customs and Tax Management | 51004079 | 6 | 2nd S |
| Ethics and Corporate Responsibility | 51003936 | 3 | 2nd S |
| Finance and Sustainability | 51002343 | 6 | 2nd S |
| Internships and Professional Placement | 51004068 | 9 | 2nd S |
| Strategy | 51002304 | 6 | 2nd S |