International Trade Management Technology (ITM)
International Trade Management Technology prepares students for entry-level work assignments in the rapidly expanding field of international trade, marketing, and operations. Students will be trained in the areas of international banking, shipping, and related services important to international traders. In order to co-op, students entering this technology will be required to double major in business management or another related business technology.
Graduates are prepared to:
- Apply cultural and language requirements of foreign markets
- Apply product, pricing, distribution, and promotion decisions to international markets
- Coordinate and issue import /export documentation
- Identify the most cost-effective mode of transportation and select the appropriate carrier for domestic and international shipments
- Understand the scope and concepts of international trade
Representative Job Titles for Graduates
Customer Service Logistics Specialist
Export Coordinator
Import Buyer
Import Specialist
International Supply Chain Specialist
Regulatory Compliance Coordinator
Articulation Agreements/Strong Transfer History
College of Mount St. Joseph
Northern Kentucky University
Xavier University
Representative Co-op Employers
Eagle Global Logistics
Procter & Gamble
Rytel & Associates Inc.
Co-op Salary Projections
$9–$11/hour
Employment Outlook
U.S. Department of Labor Statistics projects that overall employment in the Trade and Transportation industry will grow by 10.3 percent between 2004 and 2014. Graduate placement has been excellent for students who have successfully completed the cooperative education component of the curriculum. Employment outlook will be improved with a second language.
Graduate Starting Salary Projections
$28,000–$35,000 annually
Related Cincinnati State Programs and Certificates
Business Management Technology
Marketing Management Technology
Business Financial Services Technology
Pre-Business Administration Technology
International Trade Management Technology curriculum
