HINRICH FOUNDATION GUIDE
12 criteria of great master’s programs
The Hinrich Foundation Guide reflects input from trade business leaders across global value chains and insight from academics
When evaluating a program, make sure it meets these 6 trade course content criteria and 6 trade program attributes.
Building leadership in trade
TRADE COURSE CONTENT
Prospective students should confirm that master’s programs have the trade course content to develop the skills that employers need. The curricula must provide a framework that prioritizes the learning of:
- Cross-border trade
- Cross-border trade policy
- Cross-border logistics & supply chain management
- Cross-border trade finance & accounting
- Cross-border leadership & soft skills
- Future skills for global trade
- Cross-border trade
- Cross-border trade policy
- Cross-border logistics & supply chain management
- Cross-border trade finance & accounting
- Cross-border leadership & soft skills
- Future skills for global trade
Ensuring these subjects are covered in your master’s program will equip you with the knowledge and mindset to succeed in cross-border trade.
TRADE PROGRAM ATTRIBUTES
Prospective students should confirm that master’s programs demonstrate excellence across 6 trade program attributes to develop the skills, knowledge and networks for career success. These attributes are:
- Industry aligned curriculum & engagement
- Practitioner professors
- Career services & employer recruitment
- Alumni support & network
- International exposure
- Leading research
- Industry aligned curriculum & engagement
- Practitioner professors
- Career services & employer recruitment
- Alumni support & network
- International exposure
- Leading research
Ensuring your program embodies these attributes will equip you with the practical expertise and global perspective needed to secure employment upon graduation and succeed in today’s complex trade environment.
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In Recognizing and Advancing Outcomes in Global Trade Education, Professor Emeritus Gael McDonald presents insight into best practice to educate the next-generation global trade professionals.
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Disclaimer: Besides the Hinrich Foundation Guide criteria, we acknowledge that there are other factors that one must consider when evaluating a master’s program that’s right for them. We trust the Guide will help you find a quality program to achieve your career goals.
