Victoria University of Wellington
Master of International Trade – MIntTrWellington, New Zealand
DURATION
18 months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
01 Dec 2025
EARLIEST START DATE
Feb 2026
TUITION FEES
NZD 37,250 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* Full programme fee NZ$55850
Key Summary
Introduction
Take your career to the next level with multidisciplinary study into the cultural, economic, legal and political aspects of international trade.
Gain an Edge for Success in the Global Economy
Take advantage of this unique opportunity for multidisciplinary study and discover the complex world of international trade. Explore the role of trade in society from a range of perspectives—the international legal rules, economic rationales and the political and social implications.
Study how the world is connected through trade and the way it affects businesses, as producers and exporters—consider these issues through the lenses of different disciplines. Explore the impact of trade on indigenous populations, including the historical and contemporary perspectives of Māori involvement in international trade.
Expert Staff, International Reputation
You'll be learning from lecturers with international reputations for teaching, research and publishing. And because international trade involves several disciplines, including International Relations, Economics, Law, Public Policy and Development Studies, teaching will be across four different faculties—Law, Science, Humanities and Social Sciences, and Wellington School of Business and Government.
Workload and Duration
If you are studying full-time you can expect a workload of 40 to 45 hours a week for much of the year. Part-time students taking two courses per trimester will need to do around 20 to 23 hours of work a week. Make sure you take this into account if you are working.
You can estimate your workload by adding up the number of points you'll be doing. One point is roughly equal to 10 to 12 hours work.
The Master of International Trade can be completed in three years of part-time study, or in three trimesters of full-time study.
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Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
We are currently offering NZ$10,000 fee scholarships for all eligible international students enrolling in this programme for the next academic year. If your application to the Master of International Trade is accepted, your scholarship will be processed automatically.
You can look for scholarships based on your level of study, subject area, and background.
Curriculum
What You’ll Study
The Master of International Trade is made up of four core courses totalling 120 points and further courses totalling 60 points.
The core courses will give you a broad knowledge of the main principles of international trade and the ability to apply that knowledge in discussion, debate, and problem-solving.
You’ll develop your oral and written communication skills, as well as a keen awareness of the social, economic, political, and cultural contexts in which international trade operates.
You’ll also gain an understanding of the customary laws of Māori and Pacific peoples and how these fit in with modern trade. You’ll explore the impact of international trade agreements on Māori tino rangatiratanga/sovereignty.
Your elective courses can be any that are relevant to international trade. They could include courses from the School of Geography, Environment and Earth Sciences, for example, or courses in Te Kawa a Māui (Māori Studies).
How You’ll Study
You’ll learn through lectures, seminars, class discussions and meetings with course teachers and the programme director, and through your own independent study and research.
Lectures will be held in the evenings and during the day. Assessment will include a combination of tests, examinations, essays and reports.
Some courses are only available in certain Trimesters, check the programme timetable to help you plan your study.
Career Opportunities
A Master of International Trade will open doors to a career as an international trade specialist in public agencies, businesses and non-governmental organizations around the world.
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Why study at Victoria University of Wellington
Why Wellington
Live and study in New Zealand's creative, compact and vibrant capital. Benefit from the University’s capital-city location and links with government and industry organisations. Take advantage of opportunities to hear from expert guest lecturers.