International Trading

Overview of Undergraduate International Trading Track

International Trading Track was launched with the objective of grooming young international trading talent in Singapore. This is because Asia is increasingly becoming the centre of global trade flows, and Singapore is well-positioned to seize the opportunity due to its continuously expanding role as an international launch pad for traders wishing to venture into this region and anchor their presence here.

Why Undergraduate International Trading Track?

This track equips you with skill sets essential for physical trading such as product knowledge (e.g. oil, agriculture), logistics (e.g. shipping, warehousing, refining), and financial and risk management. The emphasis is on physical commodities trading (as opposed to screen or paper trading).

Organisations seeking such talent include:

  • Trading
  • Shipping
  • Logistics
  • Trade finance
  • Maritime services 

Curriculum

Please see below for track requirements (applicable for AY2019/2020 intake onwards). For intakes before AY2019/2020, please see pdf file for the requirements.
You will need to declare FNCE with Track in (ITT) as your major and you must take:

Compulsory courses for Finance major:

  • Corporate Finance (FNCE201)
  • Corporate Reporting and Financial Analysis (ACCT201)
  • Financial Markets and Investments (FNCE102)

Additional compulsory courses for International Trading Track:

  • Analysis of Derivative Securities (FNCE305)
  • Law of International Trade (LAW443/ LGST223) or Carriage of Goods by Sea and International Trade (LAW4030) – only applicable to LLB students 
  • Shipping Business (TRAD201)
  • Trade Finance (FNCE310)

Choose 1 other International Trading Track elective listed below: 

  • International Finance (FNCE210)
  • Advanced Portfolio Management (FNCE307)
  • Corporate Banking (FNCE229)
  • Analysis of Fixed-Income Securities (FNCE204)
  • Sustainable Finance (FNCE314)
  • At least three non-credit seminars (e.g. Agri-Commodities, Maritime and Logistics Management, Commodity and Energy Trading, Geopolitics and the Impact on Shipping Routes, Financial Risk Management, Sustainability, Carbon Trading, The LNG Value Chain, Container Liner Trade, Technology and Trade, Port Operations, Data Analytics) 

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Contact Us

For enquiries, please contact:

Email: iti@smu.edu.sg
Telephone: 6828 0430

“International Trading Track was more than the term “International” for me. From industry talks, to multiple trips overseas–it exposed me to the wider value chain and opened up an unimaginable variety of roles–all these within the realm of global trade. It helped me build a macro geopolitical mindset; allowing me to work with people from different cultures; at the same time provided opportunities to deep dive and pivot into specialised roles."


Liyana Wong
Shipbroker, BRS Shipbrokers 
Class of 2016
Bachelor of Business Management,
Major in Finance (International Trading) and Marketing    

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