Master in
Commodity Trading
The Master in Commodity Trading offered by the University of Geneva in partnership with the SUISSENEGOCE is a unique programme in Europe. It focuses on the financing of resources, products and trade flows of goods, and includes courses in relevant areas of economics such as credit analyses, financial instruments and means of payment for the different transactions. Shipping, legal aspects, protection of goods and risk management are also addressed. This academic program is linking the theory with a mandatory traineeship.
Programme length
1.5 years (3 semesters)
Language of instruction
English
Conditions of registration
Admission Conditions
www.unige.ch/gsem/en/programs/masters/admissions
Applications
Deadline: 28 February 2024
Master in Commodity Trading
- Core courses (51 credits):
- Commodity Price Mechanisms
- Energy I (Oil & Gas)
- Energy II (Renewable)
- Financial Statements Analysis
- Hedging Tools & Techniques
- Information Technologies and Innovations
- International Economics and Trade
- Legal Aspects & Regulations
- Metals, Ores & Minerals
- Options
- Quantitative Methods
- Shipping
- Soft Commodities
- Sustainable Management and Policy
- Trade Finance Banking Instruments
- Types of Financing for Commodity Companies
- Traineeship (24 credits)
- Master Thesis (15 credits)
Professional Prospects
Graduates find work in all sectors both in Switzerland and abroad. Given the nature of the Geneva economy, opportunities are usually found in banking, financial institutions, fiduciaries, consulting firms, insurance agencies, local and international manufacturing, international trade companies (e.g. commodities trading, product distribution), international or global organisations (e.g. ICRC, UNHCR, WTO) and public administrations.
Contact information
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