Department of Foreign Trade
Associate degree programme training technicians in foreign trade and international logistics.
Who Is It For?
This program is suitable for students who are interested in international trade and economics, eager to learn foreign languages, detail-oriented, inclined toward document and legislation management, possess analytical thinking skills, and wish to work in a dynamic business environment. It also appeals to individuals who can interpret numerical data, enjoy communicating, and are open to working with different cultures.
Quick Summary
- 2-year associate degree program
- Full-time, Turkish-medium education
- Mandatory internship
- Erasmus exchange program opportunity
- Bachelor's degree completion opportunity via DGS
- Curriculum focused on import-export, customs, and logistics
About the Department
The Mut Vocational School Foreign Trade program provides education to train the qualified intermediate-level personnel needed by the sector in parallel with Turkey's growing foreign trade volume. The program offers theoretical knowledge combined with practical training in core areas such as import-export transactions, customs legislation, international payment methods, foreign trade documents, and logistics.
Students graduate as industry-ready individuals who understand every stage of foreign trade operations. The program curriculum is updated in line with current legislative changes and industry developments.
The mandatory internship helps students adapt to the working world. Through the Erasmus exchange program, students are also offered the opportunity for international educational experiences.
Career Opportunities
Graduates find employment opportunities in foreign trade companies, customs brokerage firms, logistics and transportation companies, free trade zone enterprises, and public institutions dealing with international trade in positions such as foreign trade assistant specialist, import-export operations officer, assistant customs broker, logistics operations personnel, and freight follow-up officer. Transfer to bachelor's programs such as International Trade and Logistics, Business Administration, or Economics is possible via DGS.