1. WHO SHOULD APPLY HOW TO CONTACT US
MSc. International Trade Policy
SHRIDATH RAMPHAL CENTRE FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE LAW, POLICY & SERVICES
As the global economy becomes increasingly interconnected, corporations, financial
Shridath Ramphal Centre for International Trade Law, Policy & Services
institutions, government agencies, consulting companies, and NGOs, are all seeking to Telephone: (246)-417-4805/4533 Fax: (246)-417-4058
hire professionals with a solid understanding of these complex interrelations. Website: www.shridathramphalcentre.org
Director Dr. Keith Nurse Email: keith.nurse@cavehill.uwi.edu
The MITP programme presents a rewarding experience for anyone with a professional
Programme Coordinator Mr. Neil C.A. Paul Email: neil.paul@cavehill.uwi.edu
interest in trade policy, law and negotiation. The programme is ideal for public and
private-sector professionals; persons interested or engaged in development economics,
tourism, agriculture, manufacturing, services, law and the practice of international
TAUGHT HIGHER DEGREE PROGRAMMES
relations and trade.
FACULTY OF HUMANITIES & DM Obstetrics and Gynaecology MSc. Management
EDUCATION
DM Ophthalmology MSc. Project Management & The University of the West Indies
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS MA African Studies
MA in Caribbean Studies:
DM Paediatrics
Evaluation
MSc. Sociology Cave Hill Campus
DM Psychiatry
Languages/Literatures
Master of Social Work
• Applicants should normally have at least a Lower Second Class Honours Master in Public Health -
MA Creative Arts
Health Services Management MSc. Tourism and Events
degree or its equivalent in fields such as international economics, international MA Cultural Studies Management
relations, development studies, global studies, international business and MA Heritage Studies MSc. Tourism & Hospitality
FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
international law. Management
MA History
MSc. Applied Psychology
MSc. Tourism with Project
MA Linguistics
MSc. Banking & Finance Management
• Candidates with pass degrees, that have other relevant qualifications and MA Theology
MSc. Building & Construction MSc. Tourism and Sports
Diploma in Education (Secondary) Management Management
substantial work experience, will be considered for entry on a case-by-case basis.
Master in Education (MEd) MSc. Counselling Psychology MSc. Tourism Marketing
MSc. Cricket Studies MSc. Transport Economics
PROGRAMME COSTS FACULTY OF LAW MSc. E-Governance for
Developing States
Diploma/LLM Corporate & FACULTY OF PURE & APPLIED
Commercial Law MSc. Financial & Business SCIENCES Masters Programme
These following programme fees are payable in full or four (4) equal instalments. Economics
Diploma/LLM Legislative Drafting MSc. Electronic Commerce
FEES BDS $ US $ Diploma/LLM Public Law
MSc. Integration Studies
MSc. Natural Resource and
Tuition Fee $28,000.00 $14,000.00 MSc. International Management Environmental Management
Study Tour $ 5,000.00 $ 2,500.00 MSc. International Trade Policy
FACULTY OF MEDICAL
SCIENCES MSc. Investments & Wealth
SHRIDATH RAMPHAL CENTRE FOR INTERNATIONAL
Total $33,000.00 $16,500.00 CAVE HILL SCHOOL OF
Management BUSINESS
TRADE LAW, POLICY & SERVICES
DM Anaesthesia and
Intensive Care MSc. Labour & Employment Doctor of Business
Relations
Annual University Fees (2011/2012) DM Emergency Medicine Administration
MSc. International
MSc. Logistics and Supply Executive Master in
Diploma, MSc., DM
Chain Management Business Administration
Family Medicine
These are NOT included in the cost of the programme and must be paid separately. MSc. Management
Trade Policy
DM General Surgery (Parts I and II) International Master in
offered in four specialisations:- Business Administration
FEES BDS $ US $ Diploma in Health Financial Management,
O75 OCT 2010
Service Management Master in International Events
Guild Fees $120.00 $ 60.00 Human Resource Management,
Management
DM Internal Medicine International Management
Amenities Fees $700.00 $350.00 and Marketing
2011-2012
ID Card (first year only) $ 25.00 $ 12.50
Total $845.00 $422.50
UWI also offers a range of MPhil and PhD programmes in a number of areas.
Information on these as well as our application process, online application forms,
Fees are payable on registration or in four (4) installments during the programme. and the documentation required can be found at:
University fees are additional to the programme fees and are billed on registration every
semester until the degree has been awarded. www.cavehill.uwi.edu/gradstudies
University Registration Fees are subject to change in 2012/13.
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2. PROGRAMME OVERVIEW CORE COURSES Practical Component
The Shridath Ramphal Centre for International Trade Law, Policy and Services (SRC) offers CODE TITLE SEMESTER The Practical component of the programme involves two (2) elements:-
a comprehensive Masters Programme in International Trade Policy (MITP) that provides INTR 6001 WTO & the International Trading System 1 (a) Study Tour
practical insight into the dynamic world of trade policy and law helping entry-level, INTR 6002 International Trade Theory and Policy 1 (b) Internship
and mid-career professionals build a solid foundation in both trade theory, practice and INTR 6003 Quantitative Methods for Trade Policy Analysis 1
INTR 6005 Globalization and Global Governance 1 The Study Tour, organized in collaboration with the Virtual Institute of the United
governance.
INTR 6006 Introduction to Public International Trade Law 1 Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), is an integral part of the
INTR 6112 Trade in Goods – Market Access 2 programme, which provides students with an unparalleled opportunity to see “trade
The in-depth curriculum encourages critical thinking and uses the latest and authoritative
INTR 6114 International Trade in Services 2 in action”. Students have access to meetings at the World Trade Organization (WTO),
texts, coupled with innovative techniques employed by a faculty comprising a unique
INTR 6131 Research Paper 2 and UNCTAD, and attend lectures at various international organizations in Geneva,
blend of regional and international scholars, professionals and practitioners.
including the WIPO, ITC, ICTSD, IOM, ILO and South Centre to name a few. In addition,
Recognizing that people learn best by putting concepts into action, the MITP programme ELECTIVES (four courses from the following): students are also afforded the opportunity to interface with Ambassadors representing
the region’s trade policy.
not only integrates trade policy issues with development agendas, but also engages
participants in interactive learning scenarios that emulate the world of advocacy, Courses listed below will be offered depending on registration levels.
negotiations and trade diplomacy. The Internship component for the programme is of three (3) months duration and
CODE TITLE SEMESTER students are assigned to a relevant national government department, or regional
Graduates of the MITP programme are able to access new careers and increase their INTR 6004 International Business Strategy 2 or International Organisations and NGOs. This Internship is related to the students’
effectiveness at work thus effectively representing their countries, organizations or firms INTR 6007 International Negotiations and Advocacy 2 Research Papers, which are due at the end of the Internship period.
in international and regional fora. INTR 6111 Business, Government and International Economy 2
INTR 6113
INTR 6115
Regional Integration and Development
Electronic Commerce & the
2
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LEARNING OUTCOMES
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE New International Economy
The MITP programme covers the full scope of international trade policy, including:
INTR 6116 Competition Law and Policy 2
The structure of the programme is as unique as its content, with delivery being centered
INTR 6118 Contemporary Caribbean Trade Policy Issues 1
on two (2) components – academic and practical. • Trade & Development
INTR 6119 Trade & Gender 2
• Global Trade Governance
INTR 6120 Trade & Tourism 2
• The WTO and key regional trade agreements
Academic Component INTR 6121 Trade & Intellectual Property Rights 2
• Trade Theory and Practice
INTR 6122 International Environmental Trade Law 2
• Trade & Innovation Policy
The academic component of the programme covers an EIGHT (8) MONTH period INTR 6123 Legislative Drafting & Trade Policy 2
• International trade commitments and agreements
- September to April. This component is delivered in a modular format to enable
• Topical Trade Policy issues such as:
participants, who are not part of the formal Masters programme, to enroll for particular
– Intellectual property
courses/modules within the overall programme. The academic component also consists
– Services
of a number of non-credit courses that complement the academic skills that each student
– Trade & Climate change
will acquire, including effective presentation skills, report writing, research methods, and
– Competition Law & Policy
a foreign language component.
– Trade and Gender
A critical aspect of the academic programme is the Research Paper, which all students
The programme also engages participants in a wide range of simulations, including:
are required to complete under supervision and guidance from SRC staff and MITP
lecturers.
• Trade statistics and analysis
• Public advocacy for market access
• Bilateral and multilateral agreement building
• International negotiations
• Dispute settlements
• WTO accession
UNCTAD Building, Geneva, Switzerland