Dreaming of a future where you influence economies, shape policy, and travel the world?

Major in International Trade & Finance

What is International Trade & Finance?

Step into the world of international economics and global finance. When you major in international trade and finance, you’ll learn how countries interact and benefit through trade, how tariffs and policies shape economies, and how global disruptions ripple through markets and impact international policy. Dive into data, economic models, and real-world case studies to understand how global markets can support each other — all preparing you for a job as an international economist, researcher, diplomat, financial risk analyst, and more. LSU offers a concentration in Empirical Economic Analysis.

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Program Highlights

Minor in Energy Become an expert on the global energy economy as a student in one of America's most important energy hubs. You’ll gain hands-on experience with exclusive industry site visits, energy conferences, and impactful internships.

Award-Winning Facilities Your student experience will thrive in the award-winning Business Education Complex, featured in Architect Magazine. It’s built for collaboration, innovation, and hands-on learning for real business challenges—and for you to relax and make friends.

Business Residential College Live and learn with your peers in a smaller network within the larger campus, offering academic enhancement programs, classes in your residence hall, and corporate sponsored events introducing you to internships.

Undergraduate Research Build skills, gain experience, and strengthen your résumé by collaborating with faculty mentors on real research from day one—then showcase your work at our annual undergraduate conference, LSU Discover Day.

What You Can Do

An LSU degree opens doors to a wide range of career paths and professional opportunities. With a strong academic foundation, real-world learning, and support from a powerful alumni network, you’ll graduate prepared for success in today’s competitive job market. Whether you’re planning to work in a corporate setting, nonprofit organization, government agency, creative industry, or research lab, LSU equips you with the in-demand skills and hands-on experience employers value most.

Potential Careers

Diplomat
Economist
Economic Researcher
Financial Risk Analyst
Investment Analyst
Management Consultant

Workplace Settings

Educational Institutions
Energy Firms
Financial Institutions
Government Agencies
Insurance Companies
Trade/Labor Organizations

$63,000

Average alumni International Trade & Finance salary 5 years after graduation

What International Trade & Finance Looks like

Campus to Career: Undergraduate Research: Ranna Okeil

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Building Skills

International Business Relations Navigate global business interactions and how different economies influence policy from nation to nation.

Public Policymaking Discover how government impacts markets and drives economic changes at home and abroad.

Fundamentals Economics Learn how micro- and macro-economic theories shape growth, inflation, and employment.

Real-World Predictions Use real data and statistics to analyze trends and forecast economic outcomes.

Find what interests you most and contact a professor who can answer your questions. This has been the best thing to expand my understanding of the field I want to pursue. Isabella Lodrigue
BS International Trade & Finance '22
Student, LSU Law Center

Being able to participate in undergraduate research has been an amazing experience. I’ve been given the opportunity to foster critical skills through hands-on learning in the field of finance, as well as pursuing my interests and learning something new. Morgan Oen
BS International Trade & Finance '24
General Accountant, Marriott International

Advance your Career

Post-graduate education

LSU offers competitively ranked post-graduate programs designed to help you innovate and lead in your field. Engage in advanced coursework, contribute to impactful research, and learn from expert faculty who are solving real-world challenges across Louisiana and beyond. Whether you're looking to deepen your expertise, pivot into a new industry, or accelerate your career, LSU’s graduate programs open the door to a world of opportunity.

Master of Science in Finance Master of Financial Economics PhD in Economics Master of Public Administration Flores MBA Program

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