International Trading is offered as a minor programme by the Centre of Excellence International Trading (CEIT) to Nanyang Technological University (NTU) students of all disciplines, but it is most popular among accountancy and business students.

Developed in partnership with Enterprise Singapore and corporate partners from the international trading industry, our programme aims to nurture a pool of specialised global-ready talent, equipped with business and technical knowledge for the commodity trading sector. Upon graduating, you can look forward to a wide spectrum of exciting and rewarding career opportunities in the lucrative commodity trading sector.

Unique Feature

Learning Approach

The Minor in International Trading provides you with a multidisciplinary, holistic education in international trade. It enables you to experience:

A comprehensive curriculum with an in-depth understanding of the commodity value chain 
Overseas and local field study trips 
Hands-on training on financial trading terminals (Bloomberg & Thomson Reuters Eikon)
Professional attachments and internships

Core Courses

To fulfil the requirements for the Minor in International Trading, you will need to complete the following seven core courses.

Trade, Structured and Supply Chain Finance
Commodity Markets
Industry Seminar
Trade Incoterms and Ship Chartering
Commodities Trading
Enterprise Risk Management
International Tax and Trading Law

Admission Requirements

For our admission requirements, please refer to the following links:

Singapore Cambridge GCE ‘A’ Level

Diploma (polytechnic or equivalent institution)

International Baccalaureate Diploma

NUS High School Diploma

International & Other Qualifications

Course Exemptions

Freshmen Course Exemptions

Students with qualifications such as the A-Level, International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma, NUS High School Diploma, or Polytechnic diplomas may be eligible for exemption from relevant Accountancy or Business core courses. Eligibility is assessed based on the criteria outlined in Annex A (Revised on 27 June 2025).

At NBS, course exemptions are considered based on the entire programme students have completed prior to joining NTU, not on a course-by-course basis.

Please note that course exemptions are not granted automatically. Therefore, should you wish to apply for course exemption and meet the eligibility, you may write to NBS Student Administration at nbs-studentadmin@ntu.edu.sg by providing the necessary supporting documents.

Applications must be submitted before the end of Teaching Week 2 (TW2) of Semester 1. Late submissions will not be accepted.

Programme Structure & Duration

Three years, with direct honours

Curriculum

Core Courses

Accounting I
Accounting II
Financial Management
Business Law
Statistics & Analysis
Marketing
Organisational Behaviour and Design
Strategic Management
Business Operations & Process
Intermediate Excel

Interdisciplinary Collaborative Core (Common Core)

Healthy Living and Mental Wellbeing
Sustainability: Society, Economy & Environment
Science and Technology for Humanity
Career & Entrepreneurial Development for the Future World
Ethics & Civics in a Multi-Cultural World
Navigating the Digital World
Inquiry and Communication in the Interdisciplinary World

Interdisciplinary Collaborative Core (Foundational Core)

Careers II
Decision Making with Programming & Analytics
Professional Attachment
Communication Management Strategies

Broadening and Deepening Electives (Minor in International Trading)

Six Courses

Commodity Markets
Enterprise Risk Management
Trade Incoterms & Ship Chartering
International Tax and Trading Law
Trade, Structured & Supply Chain Finance
Commodities Trading

Specialisation Component (Accountancy Courses - Nine courses)

AC2101 Accounting Recognition & Measurement
AC2104 Assurance & Auditing
AC2105 Accounting for Decision-making & Control
AC2301 Principles of Taxation
AC2302 Company Law & Corporate Governance
AC2401 Accounting Information Systems
AC3102 Risk Reporting & Analysis
AC3103 Accounting Analysis & Valuation
AC3104 Risk Management & Advanced Auditing

Career Prospects

With a Bachelor of Accountancy with Minor in International Trading from Nanyang Technological University, you will have the versatility to choose from a broad, diverse range of career options, including: