Since the major of international economics and trade is economics, it is naturally inseparable from the study of mathematics. Calculus, linear algebra, probability theory and mathematical statistics are essential, and the study of econometrics, international economics, statistics and other disciplines must have a relatively solid mathematical foundation. Engaged in international trade, English should be quite good, not only written English, such as foreign trade English correspondence, oral English is also very important.

After learning all the above, we should also learn such knowledge as engineering, that is, industry knowledge, as a supplement to professional knowledge, to provide convenience for entering the job in the future. Although all walks of life have their own professional knowledge, but after mastering the theoretical knowledge of international trade, you can more convenient to learn industry knowledge, engaged in full-time work is also handy.

To sumup, in order to achieve good results and long-term development in the field of international trade, we must learn English and economics well and understand the corresponding laws and regulations at home and abroad.

Before learning these economics, we must master the corresponding basic knowledge, such as accounting principles, statistics, finance, money and banking, economic law, international commercial law, securities investment, financial management, principles of management and other courses. After learning the above courses, you will have access to the most core knowledge of international trade, that is, professional knowledge in all aspects of international trade, namely: International trade theory, international finance, international trade settlement, foreign trade English correspondence, foreign trade speaking, foreign trade writing, foreign trade negotiation skills, international economic cooperation, transnational corporation theory and practice, etc. Of course, the most important courses are - international trade practice, also known as import and export trade practice, or foreign trade practice.

The purpose of this major is to train students to systematically master the basic principles of Marxist economics and the basic theories of international economics and international trade, master the basic knowledge and basic skills of international trade, understand the current situation of contemporary international economic and trade development, be familiar with the prevailing international trade rules and practices, and the policies and regulations of China's foreign trade. Senior professionals who understand the social and economic conditions of major countries and regions and can eventually engage in actual business, management, research and publicity planning in foreign economic and trade departments, foreign-funded enterprises and government agencies.

Teaching and research work in the field of international trade, management work of government departments, business work of trade organizations, etc., specifically, can be engaged in customs declaration, inspection, logistics (cargo loan) and other work. From the employment situation over the years, there are also some international trade graduate students in some schools to work in institutions such as management consulting and investment banking.