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Master of Science in Commodity Trading

MAIN FEATURES

Program Duration
3 semesters - 90 ECTS credits

Language
English

Admissions
The Master of Science in Commodity Trading is a unique program in Application deadline: 28 February.
Europe. It focuses on the financing of resources, products, and the trade Please consult our web page on
flows of goods. The program includes courses in relevant areas of admissions
(https://www.unige.ch/gsem/en/programs/masters/admissions/).
economics, such as credit analysis, financial instruments, and means of
payment for different transactions. Shipping, legal aspects, the protection
Tuition Fees
of goods, and risk management are also addressed.
CHF 500.- per semester
The Master in Commodity Trading is special because students follow (https://www.unige.ch/international/en/incoming/international-
academic classes while working in trading. non-erasmus-
students/scholarships/)Scholarships
Please note that if you have more than three years of professional
(https://www.unige.ch/dife/en/financial-
experience, you will not be eligible for the Master. We invite you to
services)
register for the Executive Diploma in Commodity Trading (https://www.unige.ch/international/en/incoming/international-
(https://www.unige.ch/gsem/fr/formation- non-erasmus-
continue/management/commodity-trading/). students/scholarships/)are available.
(https://www.unige.ch/international/en/incoming/international-
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES non-erasmus-students/scholarships/)

Graduates find work in all sectors in Switzerland and abroad. Given the
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nature of the Geneva economy, opportunities are usually found in
banking, financial institutions, fiduciaries, consulting firms, insurance Regulations
agencies, local and international manufacturing, international trade (/gsem/en/students/regulations/)Study
companies (e.g. commodities trading, product distribution), and Plans
(https://www.unige.ch/gsem/en/students/study-
international or global organizations.
plans)
Course Schedule
(/gsem/en/students/schedules/)Thesis
/ Internship
(https://www.unige.ch/gsem/en/students/regulations/bachelor-
master/masters)

Contact
gsem-commodity-trading@unige.ch
(mailto:gsem-commodity-
trading@unige.ch)

Please consult our web pages on

Student Information
(/gsem/en/students/) and Student
Services
(/gsem/en/students/services/).

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Program Structure

PROGRAM DIRECTORS
Professor Jean-Paul Vulliéty
(https://www.unige.ch/gsem/en/research/faculty/all/jean-
paul-vulliety)Eliane Palivoda Herren,
Executive Director

Scientific Committee
Professor Jean-Paul Vulliéty
(https://www.unige.ch/gsem/en/research/faculty/all/jean-
paul-vulliety)
(/gsem/index.php/download_file/view/7967/1127/)
Professor Salvatore Di Falco
(https://www.unige.ch/gsem/en/research/faculty/all/salvatore-
di-falco)
Program Content 2023-2024
Professor Marcelo Olarreaga
(https://www.unige.ch/gsem/en/research/faculty/all/marcelo-
olarreaga)
CORE COURSES (51 CREDITS) / COURS OBLIGATOIRES (51
CRÉDITS) 
Teaching Code Credits
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Financial Statements Analysis S417052 1.5

Information Technologies and Innovations S417053 1.5

International Economics and Trade S417022 6

Legal Aspects & Regulations S417041 6

Quantitative Methods S417030 6

Shipping S417054 3 Master of Science in Com…

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Sustainable management and policy S417056 3

Commodity Price Mechanisms S417034 3

Energy I (Oil & Gas) S417003 3

Energy II (Renewable) S417158 3

Hedging Tools & Techniques S417009 3

FACT SHEET

Metals, Ores & Minerals S417005 3

Options S417060 1.5

Soft Commodities S417055 3 (HTTP://MASTERS.UNIGE.CH/MASTERS/PDF/53/ENG/MA/COMMODI

TRADING.PDF)
Trade Finance Banking Instruments S417057 1.5

Types of Financing for Commodity S417031 3

Companies

MASTER THESIS & TRAINEESHIP (39 CRÉDITS) 

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