The major of trade and economy is an undergraduate major in ordinary colleges and universities in China, which belongs to the major of economics. The basic study period is four years, and the bachelor's degree in economics is awarded.

The major of Trade and Economics mainly trains business compound talents who are familiar with domestic and foreign trade theory and practice, master modern business technology, have the adaptability and competitiveness of socialist market economy, have innovative spirit and practical ability, and can engage in business operation and business management in various industrial and trade enterprises and relevant government departments.

The main courses of economy and trade include trade economics, introduction to financial management, cost management, introduction to organizational behavior, introduction to macroeconomics, operation of futures market, consumption economy, e-commerce and internet trade, and commodity market management.

Graduates majoring in economy and trade can engage in business management, market survey and forecast, economic activity analysis, theory and policy research. In business (including grain, supply and marketing), foreign trade system, comprehensive departments of national economy, large industrial and trade companies (enterprises), foreign-related enterprises, joint ventures and other departments. The employment direction is commercial enterprises, securities enterprises, governments and institutions.