Bachelor of Arts (International Trade)
Full-time
Program Overview
Developed and awarded by the University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, US.
The program aims to prepare students to critically assess the process of globalization operating in the world today. Critical social, economic, and environmental challenges are being faced by corporate or government policy makers and organizations.
You will:
- Understand the growth of multinationals and foreign direct investments, international trade, the internationalization of capital and financial markets
- Learn to handle the new international divisions of labor, and the rapid development of technology and innovation.
- Expose yourself to a wide-range of perspectives on the global economy
- Develop important skills in policy and data analysis at various geographic scales
More than 50% of modules are taught by US /overseas visiting faculty, covering the full semester throughout the entire program. The rest of the modules are taught by qualified local faculty with the experience and academic expertise approved by UB.

Course Start Date & End Date
2019 Summer (May) Intake: 27 May 2019 to 26 May 2022
2019 Fall (August) Intake: 26 August 2019 to 25 August 2022
Fee
Single Degree
S$34,668 - S$69,336 (60 - 120 credits)
All fees inclusive of prevailing GST
Scholarships & Awards
- SIM GE scholarships are available
- SIM-UB scholarship
The SIM-UB scholarship allows deserving students at SIM to spend one semester at the UB’s New York campus. The merit-based award covers tuition fees, reimbursements for lodging, and a round trip air-ticket. The scholarship is offered twice per academic year for the Fall and Spring semester.
Events & Programme Briefings
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SIM Open House 2019 - Business Degrees & Admission Overview at SIM Global Education
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SIM Open House 2019 - University at Buffalo (SUNY), Undergraduate Programmes
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SIM Open House 2019 - Learning Beyond The Classroom - Overview of Student Life in SIM
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SIM Open House 2019 - Scholarships, Bursary & Study Loans Talk
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SIM Open House 2019 - Parent Info Seminar (Diploma & Degree Pathways)
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SIM Open House 2019 - Parent Info Seminar (Diploma & Degree Pathways)
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SIM Open House 2019 - University at Buffalo (SUNY), Undergraduate Programmes
Come join us on Sat Mar 09 20:00:00 SGT 2019, Sat Mar 09 20:00:00 SGT 2019 - Sat Mar 09 21:00:00 SGT 2019, at SIM HQ, 461 Clementi Road, Singapore 599491 ...
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SIM Open House 2019 - Scholarships, Bursary & Study Loans Talk
Come join us on Sat Mar 09 21:00:00 SGT 2019, Sat Mar 09 21:00:00 SGT 2019 - Sat Mar 09 22:00:00 SGT 2019, at 461 Clementi Road, Singapore 599491 ...
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SIM Open House 2019 - Learning Beyond The Classroom - Overview of Student Life in SIM
Come join us on Sat Mar 09 23:00:00 SGT 2019, Sat Mar 09 23:00:00 SGT 2019 - Sun Mar 10 00:00:00 SGT 2019, at 461 Clementi Road, Singapore 599491 ...
Bachelor of Arts (International Trade) - Full-time
Expose yourself to globalization and trade
Learn the insights and skills in the art and process of global restructuring and new patterns of uneven development.
The program is taught by engaged, committed faculty. Coursework includes hands-on experience, active class presentation and participation, projects and all the best practices of American college education.
Further Education
Graduates have also gone on to graduate schools for further studies.
Career Prospects
With this qualification, you have job opportunities in
- Local investment and trade promotion agencies
- Trade and location consulting firms
- Governmental agencies
- Brokerage firms
- International banks
- Transport carriers, and international trade management companies
- International service providers (e.g. freight forwarders, customs)
- Other professions
Why Study at SIM-UB
Distinctive features of SIM-UB programs:
- High quality and interactive American education
- Students admitted are regular UB students (no distinction between Singapore and Buffalo)
- Admission standards and academic expectations are the same as UB
- Accreditation and recognition of UB degrees
- Quality assurance mechanisms
- Option to study one semester in Buffalo's home campus in US
- Full-time Resident Director and Assistant Resident director
- Full-time Academic Advisors
- Full-time, regular UB faculty and visiting faculty teach in the program covering the full semester
- Excellent value with lower tuition costs here than studying in the US
- Successful graduates and extensive alumni network
Other full-time UB programs offered at SIM:
Bachelor of Arts (Communication)
Bachelor of Arts (Communication and Economics)
Bachelor of Arts (Communication and International Trade)
Bachelor of Arts (Communication and Psychology)
Bachelor of Arts (Communication and Sociology)
Bachelor of Arts (Economics)
Bachelor of Arts (Economics and International Trade)
Bachelor of Arts (Economics and Psychology)
Bachelor of Arts (Economics and Sociology)
Bachelor of Arts (International Trade and Psychology)
Bachelor of Arts (International Trade and Sociology)
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology and Sociology)
Bachelor of Arts (Sociology)
Bachelor of Science (Business Administration)
Bachelor of Science (Business Administration) and Bachelor of Arts (Communication)
Bachelor of Science (Business Administration) and Bachelor of Arts (Economics)
Bachelor of Science (Business Administration) and Bachelor of Arts (International Trade)
Bachelor of Science (Business Administration) and Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)
Bachelor of Science (Business Administration) and Bachelor of Arts (Sociology)
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