For students passionate about sustainable trade
The Hinrich Foundation is dedicated to the ideal that mutually beneficial and sustainable global trade strengthens relationships between nations and improves people’s lives. We believe an effective way to realize this ideal is to inform and support those passionate about pursuing careers in trade.
We provide a host of free educational resources designed to develop and inspire the next generation of global trade leaders.
Hinrich Foundation Guide to Master's in International Business and Trade
The Hinrich Foundation Guide to Master’s in International Business and Trade (Hinrich Foundation Guide) is a comprehensive resource to assist prospective students to identify the right program to accelerate their global trade careers.
It covers the trade program content and program attributes top programs provide, 20 exemplar MBAs and specialized master’s, key questions to ask and useful trade resources.
Open-source trade content
We provide free articles, white papers, podcasts and reading lists about contemporary issues effecting global trade, including:
Scholarships
The Hinrich Global Trade Leader scholarships program supports students passionate about global trade to study master’s programs at Georgetown University, INSEAD, NUS Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, London School of Economics, NTU Nanyang Business School, NTU Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information and Hong Kong Baptist University.
Graduates of our scholarship program are invited to join the Hinrich Foundation Alumni Association, a lifelong network of like-minded trade professionals.
Sustainable Trade Challenge
We develop simulations that provide a deeper understanding of the forces transforming global trade and challenge students to address head-on critical issues in sustainability.
The Sustainable Trade Challenge is a student-led simulation that drives participants to balance the competing forces of economic growth, societal well-being and environmental stewardship.
Exploring careers in trade
International trade and business encompass a vast array of vital and exciting career opportunities spanning dozens of sectors right across global value chains.
Discover a selection of job titles, responsibilities, and growth opportunities that await you in a career in global trade and business.
Alumni
Recipients of our Global Trade Leader scholarships are invited to join the Hinrich Foundation Alumni Association upon graduation. We trust that our alumni will inspire you to realize your full leadership potential through a career in international trade.
Discussion guides
The Discussion guides summarize key insights from our trade research, helping students understand contemporary trade issues, participate in debates and gain a deeper understanding of global trade complexities. To get the most out of these guides, take a look at the handbook.
Trade education white paper
Recognizing and Advancing Outcomes in Global Trade Education by Professor Emeritus Gael McDonald, Academic Advisor to the Hinrich Foundation, offers a look into the future of quality higher education learning for careers in trade.
