Diploma of Advanced Studies (DAS) in Commodity Trading
Geneva, Switzerland
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Feb 2025
TUITION FEES
CHF 17,000 / per course *
STUDY FORMAT
Blended
* DAS: CHF 17'000 / CAS: CHF 8'500
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Introduction
The Diploma of Advanced Studies (DAS) in Commodity Trading, was created in 2008 by the University of Geneva in collaboration with the Swiss Trading and Shipping Association (STSA). Designed for professionals looking to develop their skill set in commodity trading or make a career change, it provides with a strong and thorough curriculum, which uniquely covers all commodities and activities across the commodity value chain, from upstream to downstream.
As of September 2022, participants can choose a shorter version of the DAS with the Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) Commodity Trading, which is offered mainly online. This new program has been set up to answer the growing demand for online courses from our international audience.
The first week at the University of Geneva will allow professors, participants, Master in Trading students, and Alumni to interact.
In a continuous improvement process thanks to the insight of industry experts, this academic program enables participants to be competitive in a fast evolving environment. By taking advantage of the proximity of the world-leading Geneva Commodity Trading hub, it also offers relevant networking opportunities.
The Diploma has trained close to 500 professionals from very diverse backgrounds and origins since its creation 14 years ago, building up a strong and dynamic alumni network all over the world.
Professionals wishing to enhance their knowledge in specific topics can take individual modules.
Curriculum
CAS Commodity Trading
- Trading Transactions (24 hours in class)
- Organization, Sustainability and Responsibility (12 hours online)
- Trade Finance Banking Instruments (24 hours online)
- Risk Management (24 hours in class)
- Information Systems and Innovation (12 hours online)
- Commodity Financing and Treasury (24 hours)
- Commodity Trading Simulation (24 hours online)
DAS Commodity Trading
- Basics of Commodity Trading and World Trade Flows (24 hours)
- Trading Transactions (24 hours)
- Organization, Sustainability and Responsibility (12 hours online)
- Shipping, Logistics and Transport (24 hours)
- Trade Finance Banking Instruments (24 hours)
- Risk Management (24 hours)
- Advanced Risk Management (12 hours)
- Risk Insurance (12 hours)
- Information Systems and Innovation (24 hours online)
- Market Intelligence (12 hours online)
- Commodity Financing and Treasury (24 hours)
- Credit & Asset Management (24 hours)
- Compliance and Legal Aspects (24 hours online)
- Commodity Trading Simulation (24 hours online)
Program Outcome
- Gain a solid understanding of commodities markets and trading transactions
- Explore trading technology trends and innovation
- Master all aspects of risk management in trading
- Analyze the financing of trading activities
- Look into sustainability challenges & legal aspects