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.
hfAI - AI-powered global trade resources
Empower your teaching with our innovative hfAI tool—your intelligent assistant for international business and trade education. Effortlessly access teaching resources, clarify complex trade topics and discover curated readings for your courses.
With features like a prompt library, instant translation and resource summaries, hfAI connects you to over 3,000 research and educational materials, plus trusted third-party sites and data providers. Enhance your curriculum with ease and impact.
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.
Growing global trade careers for graduates
This infographic will help guide your students’ career choices in international business and global trade.
It highlights regional growth, current and future careers, and median salaries in this dynamic sector.
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 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.
Trade research support
The Hinrich Foundation supports trade research that advances the understanding of global trade issues and policy development.