Routes into the International Trading Programme (ITP)

Curriculum

For AY2026 intake and after:

From AY2026 intake onwards, students in NTU’s International Trading Programme (ITP) will have the opportunity to complete the Digital Application Track. Completing this track entitles students to a certificate of completion. The modules are specially designed to equip students with data analytics and digital skills, aligning with national efforts to strengthen Singapore’s position as a global commodities and trading hub, as highlighted by the Ministry of Trade and Industry.

This enhancement is made possible through close collaboration with government and industry partners, ensuring students gain relevant, future-ready capabilities to thrive in an increasingly data-driven global trading environment.

 

International Trading Core Courses (Total: 9 AUs)

Course CodeCourseAUs
BI2227

Commodity Markets

3 AUs
BI2216

Trade Incoterms and Ship Chartering

3 AUs
BI3212

Trade, Structured and Supply Chain Finance

3 AUs

 

Choose 3 Major Prescribed Elective Courses (Total: 9 AUs)

Course CodeCourseAUs
BI3226Strategic Management in Commodity Market3 AUs
BI2302International Tax and Trading Law3 AUs
BI3213Commodities Trading and Risk Management3 AUs
BF3122Carbon Markets and Pricing Fundamentals3 AUs
BI2315Software and Coding Skills in Commodity Markets *3 AUs
BI3218Digital Applications in the Life Cycle of a Commodity Trade *3 AUs
BI3219Developing a Digital Application for the Commodity Market *3 AUs

Note: Course list is subject to change by NBS
* Students will receive a certificate upon completion of all 3 Digital Application Track electives.

International Trading Core Courses (Total: 6 AUs)

Course CodeCourseAUs
BI2227

Commodity Markets

3 AUs
BI2216

Trade Incoterms and Ship Chartering

3 AUs

 

Choose 3 Major Prescribed Elective Courses (Total: 9 AUs)

Course CodeCourseAUs
BI3226Strategic Management in Commodity Market3 AUs
BI2302International Tax and Trading Law3 AUs
BI3213Commodities Trading and Risk Management3 AUs
BF3122Carbon Markets and Pricing Fundamentals3 AUs
BI2315Software and Coding Skills in Commodity Markets *3 AUs
BI3218Digital Applications in the Life Cycle of a Commodity Trade *3 AUs
BI3219Developing a Digital Application for the Commodity Market *3 AUs
BI3212Trade, Structured and Supply Chain Finance3 AUs

Note: Course list is subject to change by NBS
* Students will receive a certificate upon completion of all 3 Digital Application Track electives.

International Trading Core Courses (Total: 9 AUs)

Course CodeCourseAUs
BI2227

Commodity Markets

3 AUs
MT1003

Trade Practice and Incoterms

3 AUs
MT3006Ship Chartering3 AUs

 

Choose 3 Major Prescribed Elective Courses (Total: 9 AUs)

Course CodeCourseAUs
BI3226Strategic Management in Commodity Market3 AUs
BI2302International Tax and Trading Law3 AUs
BI3213Commodities Trading and Risk Management3 AUs
BF3122Carbon Markets and Pricing Fundamentals3 AUs
BI2315Software and Coding Skills in Commodity Markets *3 AUs
BI3218Digital Applications in the Life Cycle of a Commodity Trade *3 AUs
BI3219Developing a Digital Application for the Commodity Market *3 AUs
BI3212Trade, Structured and Supply Chain Finance3 AUs

Note: Course list is subject to change by NBS
* Students will receive a certificate upon completion of all 3 Digital Application Track electives.

For AY2021 intake to AY2025 intake:


Major Prescribed Elective CoursesAUs
Ethics in the Investment Profession 1AU
Trade Incoterms & Ship Chartering 2AUs
Commodity Markets 3AUs
Investments 3AUs
International Tax and Trading Law 2AUs
Trade, Structured & Supply Chain Finance 2AUs
Enterprise Risk Management in Commodity Markets 2AUs
Commodities Trading 2AUs
Strategic Management in Commodity Market 2AUs

*Course list is subject to change by NBS


Foundation Courses Total 15AUs
Financial Management  3AUs
Marketing3AUs
Financial Accounting 3AUs
Business Operations and Processes 3AUs
Management Accounting  3AUs
Track CoursesAUs
Trade Incoterms & Ship Chartering 2AUs
Commodity Markets 3AUs
International Tax and Trading Law 2AUs
Trade, Structured & Supply Chain Finance 2AUs
Enterprise Risk Management in Commodity Markets 2AUs
Commodities Trading 2AUs
Strategic Management in Commodity Market 2AUs

*Course list is subject to change by NBS

Track CoursesAUs
Commodity Markets 3AUs
International Tax and Trading Law 2AUs
Trade, Structured & Supply Chain Finance 2AUs
Enterprise Risk Management in Commodity Markets 2AUs
Commodities Trading 2AUs
Strategic Management in Commodity Market 2AUs
Trade Practice and Incoterms 3AUs
Ship Chartering 3AUs

*Course list is subject to change by NBS