This master’s program offered by IIG in response to the growing demand for a combination of specializations in both International Trade and Finance. This increased demand was called for by the international employment sectors and students who would like to pursue and progress in their careers at the international trade organizations, diplomatic services, chambers of commerce and the financial sectors.
The MITF provides a comprehensive introduction to practical aspects of successful Trade & Investment Promotion, Corporate Governance and International Negotiations, Risk Management, Financial Accounting and Project Management.
The program includes visits to major international trade and financial organizations in Switzerland. Students have access to a Career Counselor who provides one-on-one career advising, job search support, and coaching.
Key Benefits
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listed in the 20 exemplar master programs in international business and trade by Hinrich Foundation (2024) and ranked 46th in the world by QS World University Rankings (2025).
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Learning in a dynamic environment in Switzerland with a multicultural student body and faculty working in international economic and commercial relations
- Providing knowledge and skills to assess international strategic trade and investment issues, international negotiations for governments, international organisations and corporates
- Exploring global economics and its effect on the corporate and commercial decision making, risk and strategic management
- Gaining insight into world trade, international and corporate finance innovations in addition to trade promotion strategies
- Optional double degree with Boston University
- Optional Study tour to Silicon Valley
- Teaching on campus
In addition to core international trade courses, with a focus on world trade and international finance, trade law & policy, the Master of International Trade & Finance curriculum trains young professionals for decision making positions with courses in logistics & project management, global economics, risk management, change management.
