The International Business and Trading Course offers you a unique opportunity to enter a booming sector, where the demand for skilled professionals continues to grow. In a globalised world, the international trade in crude oil, petroleum products and gas has become a cornerstone of the global economy. This course will provide you with in-depth knowledge of the economic aspects of these activities and enable you to develop key skills for hedging price risks and managing futures markets. Furthermore, trading is an increasingly valued skill in the job market, opening the door to numerous career opportunities. As this is an online course, you’ll have the flexibility to learn at your own pace, from anywhere, making it easier to balance with other commitments. Take advantage of this opportunity to enhance your professional profile and stand out in a field that is constantly growing.
Business and International Trading
Corporate
40 hours
Introduction
Objectives
- To understand the dynamics of the international trade in crude oil and gas.
- Analyse the key economic aspects of international business.
- Identify and manage price risks in futures markets.
- Apply effective strategies to your trading activities.
- To assess the impact of global trade on local economies.
- To develop skills for negotiating in international markets.
- Interpret trends and relevant data from the global market.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN CRUDE OIL, OIL PRODUCTS AND GAS
Market participants and their market position
Energy markets
The market during the COVID-19 pandemic
Pricing
Pricing formulas
TEACHING UNIT 2. ECONOMIC ASPECTS OF THE ACTIVITY
The oil refining business
Current situation and industry outlook
Procurement plan for a refining system
Oil purchase and sale contracts
Gas purchase and sale contracts
TEACHING UNIT 3. PRICE RISK HEDGING. FUTURES MARKETS
Derivative instruments
Futures markets
Options contract
Swaps
Price hedging
TEACHING UNIT 4. TRADING ACTIVITIES
Organisation of a Trading Department
The evolution of trading practices
Risk Management
Price forecasting techniques
Fundamental concepts of chartist and technical analysis
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