How has the Masters in International Trade Policy (MITP) advanced your career options?

There is a direct correlation between my current employment and the MITP Programme. Prior to enrolling in the MITP, I worked with a small private sector trade research organisation. Trade is a highly specialised area and for the more senior positions, individuals with Masters Degrees or higher are usually preferred. Therefore, when a Consultancy post became available within the organisation, I was ineligible to apply since I did not hold a Masters Degree. However, immediately upon completing the MITP, the same Consultancy post became available, I was eligible to apply and I was successful in getting the job.

How has the MITP Advanced your career options?

Previous to the programme I felt stuck and limited in my career options and knew I needed to advance my academic qualifications should I want to enter the international field. The degree undoubtedly boosts your cv as it speaks volumes of your capability and knowledge. In doing my thesis for example, I conducted primary research, due to limited data, and had the opportunity to meet my future peers. Therefore, when I sought out employment I had already done part of the interview; these individuals are who I work with today.

How has MITP advanced my career options?

I am an Attorney-at-law with the largest law firm in Barbados. Our firm's clients range from individuals to large corporations. The MITP programme has allowed me to strengthen the firm's competitive advantage when advising clients in the areas of competition law and intellectual property law, and other matters relating to international trade.

How has the MITP advanced your career options?

Before the qualification, I worked in the same department as I do now, but did not comprehend the trade jargon, concepts and general issues governing trade, hence the urgent need on my part, to do a Masters in International Trade.

How has the MITP Advanced your career options?

Well, since I just landed a job with a small firm that specialized in product development throughout the Caribbean, Stansfeld Scott, I would have to say the MITP program had everything to do with me getting this job. From the knowledge I gained about the region in the classroom, everyday interaction with the international composition of students, and extensive research conducted for my final paper, I have been able to land an extraordinary job that correlates well with the academic and practical parts of the program.