USC Dornsife and Gould Announce Joint Degree in International Trade Law and Economics

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In response to the evolving global business landscape, the University of Southern California Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences Department of Economics and USC Gould School of Law will launch a joint Master of International Trade Law and Economics (MITLE) degree in Fall 2021.

Full-time and on campus, the MITLE program will provide students an interdisciplinary, global perspective to navigate the legal, policy and business parameters that shape today’s international trade and economics.

“Trade law and economics go hand-in-hand,” said Brian Peck, who will serve as the faculty director of the MITLE program, and currently serves as director of the Center for Transnational Law and Business and Adjunct Assistant Professor of Law. “Transnational commerce and collaborations are transforming the way the world does business — and the need for skilled problem-solvers and leaders who understand the law and economics related to international trade, as well as the global marketplace in which they operate, is more important than ever.”

Students will explore the legal frameworks that drive global economics and understand how emerging policy issues shape multinational trade. The new degree prepares graduates for leading roles in international business by developing strength in economics and a fundamental knowledge of essential laws that influence current policy.

“The uniquely designed curriculum allows students to explore the application of economics to real world issues, while deepening their grasp of international law,” adds Terrie Walmsley, assistant professor in the practice of economics. “This multidisciplinary approach helps students build a broad skillset to excel in a variety of career paths.”

The 32-unit program is open to candidates with a bachelor’s degree in any field; however, applicants are recommended to have a strong foundation in economics, mathematics or another quantitative background.

Additionally, students benefit from tailored academic advising, professional development and career services support, and networking opportunities available from the University of Southern California.

About the USC Gould School of Law
The USC Gould School of Law is a private top 20 law school with a reputation for academic excellence and a world-class faculty. USC Gould is known for its inclusive and collegial student body, its leadership in clinical education, and its supportive and global alumni network. Located in Los Angeles, one of the nation’s top legal markets and a hub for major law and entertainment firms, the Gould School offers a dynamic laboratory for legal training.

About the USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
The USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences is the academic core of the University of Southern California. Our diverse community works across the natural sciences, social sciences and humanities, exploring fundamental questions about who we are, how the world works, and what we can do to improve and enrich society. USC Dornsife is the largest, oldest and most diverse of USC’s schools, composed of 36 academic departments and programs and more than 75 centers and institutes. It’s home to more than 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students and nearly 1,000 faculty members.