Studying international trade may be the key to opening up several key job opportunities that are both profitable and meaningful. Careers like trade analyst, trade and investment officer and compliance analyst may be available to those who complete the necessary courses.

Many students earn associate degrees during their first few years of higher education. Since they usually require about two years of study, these degrees can act either as job qualifications or as precursors to more advanced degrees.

Part-time learning allows one to obtain a degree or qualification even if one cannot attend school on a full-time basis. One can learn at one's own pace, gradually accumulating credits that count towards a final qualification.