COURSE CODE: 8135

Opportunities in Global Trade

SCED Code: 12056
Virginia Extended Description: I
Suggested Grade Level: 11, 12
Duration: 36 Weeks
Hours: 140
Credits: 1
Prerequisite: None
OSHA Compliance Required?: No
CTSO: DECA

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.

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Career Clusters

Pathway Occupation
Marketing Communications
  • Marketing Managers
  • Public Relations Managers
  • Public Relations Specialists
  • Sales Managers
Marketing Management
  • Advertising and Promotions Managers
  • Chief Executives
  • General and Operations Managers
  • Marketing Managers
  • Public Relations Managers
  • Retail Salespersons
Marketing Research
  • Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
Merchandising
  • Customer Service Representatives
  • Retail Salespersons
Professional Sales
  • Human Resources Managers
  • Sales Managers
  • Telemarketers

Pathway Occupation
Logistics Planning & Management Services
Sales & Service
  • Customer Service Representatives
  • Marketing Managers
  • Sales Managers
  • Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks
Warehousing & Distribution Center Operations

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