Global Trade, Investment, and Sustainability

This program explores the interface between global trade, foreign investment, and sustainability, equipping learners with the analytical and policy tools to promote equitable growth, resilient economies, and low-carbon transitions through international cooperation.

  1. One-Week Certificate Courses

(Introductory and Awareness Level)

Course Title Duration Mode Key Learning Outcomes Skills Gained Assessment Type Suggested Fee (INR/USD) Industry Relevance
Introduction to Global Trade and Sustainability 1 Week Online Understand the link between international trade and sustainable development Trade policy literacy Quiz ₹2,500 / $30 Trade & policy
Green Trade and Carbon Border Adjustments 1 Week Online Learn about carbon border taxes and sustainability standards Policy analysis Case study ₹2,500 / $30 Trade policy
FDI and Sustainable Investment 1 Week Online Study how foreign direct investment promotes green growth Investment mapping Quiz ₹2,500 / $30 Development & business
Trade, SDGs, and Inclusive Growth 1 Week Online Explore how trade supports sustainable and inclusive economies SDG integration Reflection ₹2,500 / $30 International development
WTO and Environmental Regulations 1 Week Online Understand WTO principles and their environmental dimensions Legal reasoning Report ₹2,500 / $30 Law & policy
  1. Two-Week Certificate Courses

(Applied Policy and Analytical Skill Level)

Course Title Duration Mode Key Learning Outcomes Skills Gained Assessment Type Suggested Fee (INR/USD) Industry Relevance
Sustainable Global Value Chains 2 Weeks Online Learn sustainability integration across value chains Supply chain mapping Project ₹3,500 / $40 Trade & logistics
Green Industrial Policy and Trade Competitiveness 2 Weeks Online Study how countries link green policy and global competitiveness Policy design Report ₹3,500 / $40 Economic policy
International Trade Agreements and Sustainability 2 Weeks Online Analyze trade treaties for sustainability provisions Legal interpretation Case study ₹3,500 / $40 Law & diplomacy
Investment Treaties and Environmental Governance 2 Weeks Online Explore sustainability clauses in bilateral and multilateral treaties Policy negotiation Simulation ₹3,500 / $40 Investment law
Trade, Technology, and Green Innovation 2 Weeks Online Examine the role of innovation and trade in low-carbon growth Innovation analysis Project ₹3,500 / $40 Industry & R&D
  1. One-Month Certificate Courses

(Professional & Policy Integration Level)

Course Title Duration Mode Key Learning Outcomes Skills Gained Assessment Type Suggested Fee (INR/USD) Industry Relevance
Sustainable Trade Policy and Development 1 Month Online Learn to design trade policies aligned with SDGs Policy formulation Project ₹7,000 / $85 Public policy
Global Trade and Carbon Accounting 1 Month Online Measure emissions from international trade Carbon analysis Report ₹7,000 / $85 Climate finance
International Investment Law and Green Governance 1 Month Online Understand global investment frameworks for sustainability Legal policy Case study ₹7,000 / $85 Law & trade
Trade Facilitation and Low-Carbon Logistics 1 Month Online Optimize logistics for sustainable trade Trade analytics Simulation ₹7,000 / $85 Logistics
Inclusive Globalization and Digital Trade 1 Month Online Explore digital trade’s role in inclusive global growth Digital policy Assignment ₹7,000 / $85 ICT & business
  1. Three-Month Certificate Courses

(Advanced Professional and Strategic Policy Level)

Course Title Duration Mode Key Learning Outcomes Skills Gained Assessment Type Suggested Fee (INR/USD) Industry Relevance
Advanced Trade Policy and Global Sustainability Governance 3 Months Online Examine global trade frameworks and sustainability challenges Strategic analysis Dissertation ₹12,000 / $150 Policy research
Sustainable FDI and Development Finance 3 Months Online Evaluate investment mechanisms that promote sustainability Financial modeling Report ₹12,000 / $150 FDI & finance
Green Trade, Standards, and Compliance 3 Months Online Understand compliance and certification for sustainable exports Regulatory systems Case study ₹12,000 / $150 Export industry
Trade Policy Analytics using AI and Data Science 3 Months Online Apply data science to global trade sustainability analytics Quantitative analysis Capstone ₹12,000 / $150 Research & analytics
Regional Trade Agreements and Environmental Diplomacy 3 Months Online Analyze trade pacts like RCEP, CPTPP for green cooperation Negotiation strategy Policy paper ₹12,000 / $150 Diplomacy & policy
  1. Six-Month Diploma Courses

(Comprehensive Strategic, Analytical, and Leadership Level)

Course Title Duration Mode Key Learning Outcomes Skills Gained Assessment Type Suggested Fee (INR/USD) Industry Relevance
Diploma in Global Trade and Sustainable Development 6 Months Online Gain full understanding of sustainable trade, FDI, and growth linkages Policy leadership Dissertation ₹27,000 / $320 International trade
Diploma in Sustainable Investment and Global Policy 6 Months Online Design and assess green and responsible investment strategies Financial analysis Capstone ₹27,000 / $320 Finance & development
Diploma in International Trade Law and Environmental Governance 6 Months Online Integrate legal and environmental aspects in global trade Legal research Report ₹27,000 / $320 Law & diplomacy
Diploma in Global Value Chains and Sustainable Logistics 6 Months Online Manage sustainable logistics systems across global value chains Operations strategy Project ₹27,000 / $320 Logistics management
Diploma in Trade Diplomacy and Global Economic Policy 6 Months Online Lead trade negotiations and policy dialogues on sustainability Negotiation & strategy Dissertation ₹27,000 / $320 Policy leadership

Cross-Cutting Features

  • Aligned with UNCTAD’s Green Trade and Development Framework and OECD Guidelines on Sustainable Investment
  • Connects trade, finance, innovation, and policy reform through sustainability
  • Ideal for graduates, economists, trade diplomats, business leaders, and policymakers
  • STRATI-certified for Global Trade and Sustainable Investment Leadership
  • Promotes inclusive, resilient, and low-carbon trade systems
  • Placement and research collaboration opportunities
  • Pathway to STRATI Advanced Diplomas and Research Fellowships