Degree in Trade and Economic International Relations

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

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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 Year: 1
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 Year: 3
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