Copyright: 2023

Virginia Assignment Code: 8135

Suggested Grade Level: 11, 12

Duration: 36 weeks

Hours: N/A

Prerequisites: None

CTSO: DECA

Course Description:

Opportunities in Global Trade is a specialized course for students with a career interest in the field of international trade. Students gain an understanding of marketing concepts and strategies in the global marketplace, Virginia’s role in global commerce, and trade challenges associated with import/exports, as they examine the global economy. International marketing plan, structures of international business organizations and the influence of culture on business activities are integral components of this course. Students investigate careers and professional development opportunities in global marketing.

Contextual instruction and student participation in co-curricular career and technical student organization (CTSO) activities will develop leadership, interpersonal, and career skills. High-quality work-based learning (HQWBL) will provide experiential learning opportunities related to students' career goals and/or interests, integrated with instruction, and performed in partnership with local businesses and organizations.

Credentials, Course Sequences, and Career Clusters/Pathways can be found here:

https://www.cteresource.org/career-clusters/marketing/opportunities-in-global-trade/