Program: International Trade MA - University at Buffalo

Apr 10, 2025

WORKING 2025-2026 Graduate Catalog

The International Trade MA program is primarily designed to prepare students for employment in government, business, and education. This career-oriented program provides the opportunity for students to gain a strong background in theoretical, policy, and development aspects of international business and world trade, with special emphasis on geographical understanding of the process and impact of globalization. The program also provides a firm theoretical and methodological foundation for those who wish to continue in a doctoral or professional degree program. Learn how this program prepares you for employment.

Required Core (13 credits)

GEO 505LLB - Univariate Stat in Geog Credits: 4
GEO 531LEC - Intro Intrnat Bus & Trade Credits: 3
GEO 503SEM - Geography Seminar Credits: 3
GEO 560SEM - International Development Credits: 3

Electives & Culminating Experience (17 credits)

Electives (12-15 credits)

Number of elective credits may vary depending on choice made to complete the culminating experience. Be sure to complete enough elective credit to reach 30 minimum total credit hours.

Select 4 to 5 from:

GEO 519LEC - Transportation Credits: 3
GEO 530LEC - Urban Geography Credits: 3
GEO 570LEC - Integr Environment Mgmt Credits: 3
GEO 590LEC - Census Data & Their Use Credits: 3
GEO 625LEC - Global Business Landscapes Credits: 3
GEO 633SEM - Critical Urban Issues Credits: 3

Culminating Experience: Project or Portfolio (2-5 credits)

GEO 534TUT - Grad Research Problems Credits: 1 - 4
GEO 631TUT - Research Guidance Credits: 1 - 3
GEO 741SEM - ITC Internship & Res Proj Credits: 1 - 6

Total Credit Hours: 30

3.0 Degree GPA required

Instruction Method

In Person (100 percent of courses offered in person)

Full/Part Time Options

Full Time

Credits Required

30 Hours

Time-To-Degree

2 Years

Application Fee

$75

SED Statement

This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).

Online programs/courses may require students to come to campus on occasion. Time-to-degree and number of credit hours may vary based on full/part time status, degree, track and/or certification option chosen. Time-to-degree is based on calendar year(s). Contact the department for details.