Supporting trade educators
We acknowledge the essential role educators play in shaping the future of international trade. They carry the responsibility of fostering a comprehensive understanding of the diverse societal, economic, and environmental impacts of trade, and preparing successive generations of global business leaders.
To support educators fulfilling this critical role, we provide a host of free educational resources and research support.
Hinrich Foundation Guide to Master's in International Business and Trade
Educators will value the insight provided to selecting master’s programs in international business and trade as it outlines the essential trade course content and program attributes prospective students should acquire to develop the skills and knowledge trade employers need.
Open-source trade content
To help educators bring contemporary trade into their classrooms, we offer open-source content – including articles, white papers, podcasts and What we are reading – written by thought leaders worldwide. Areas covered are:
Discussion guides
The discussion guides highlight key points from our trade research, helping educators focus on contemporary trade issues, facilitate classroom debates, and provide deeper insights into global trade complexities. To maximize their use, take a look at the handbook.
Trade education white paper
In Recognizing and Advancing Outcomes in Global Trade Education, Professor Emeritus Gael McDonald, Academic Advisor to the Hinrich Foundation, presents insight into best practice to educate the next-generation global trade professionals.
Sustainable Trade Challenge
Our Sustainable Trade Challenge simulation is a life-like exercise that helps participants develop and improve applied research, analysis, negotiation and high-level presentation skills.
This open-source exercise helps students evaluate the tough trade-offs as they work to advance their client’s standing in the Sustainable Trade Index while balancing economic, social and environmental considerations.
Trade research support
The Hinrich Foundation supports trade research that advances the understanding of global trade issues and policy development.
