The major of trade economics is an undergraduate major in China's ordinary colleges and universities. It is an economics major with a basic study period of four years and a bachelor's degree in economics.

The trade economics major mainly cultivates students who are proficient in domestic and foreign trade theory and practice, familiar with modern business technology, have the ability to adapt to the socialist market economy and competitiveness, have innovative spirit and practical ability, and can work in various industrial and trade enterprises, Comprehensive business talents engaged in business operations and business management in relevant government departments.

The major courses in trade economics include "Trade Economics", "Introduction to Financial Management", "Cost Management", "Introduction to Organizational Behavior", "Introduction to Macroeconomics", "Futures Market Operation" ", "Consumer Economy", "E-Commerce and Online Trade", "Commodity Market Management".

Graduates majoring in trade economics can engage in business management in commerce (including grain, supply and marketing), foreign trade systems, comprehensive national economic departments, large industrial and trade companies (enterprises), foreign-related enterprises, joint ventures, etc. , market research and forecasting, economic activity analysis, theoretical policy research, etc. The employment directions are commercial enterprises, securities enterprises, governments, public institutions, etc.