International Energy Commerce and Finance

Entry requirements

This programme is designed for graduates with a good first degree, who aspire to work in the Energy industries. To gain admission to the programme, students are expected to hold a good honours degree or equivalent.

Applications will also be welcomed from people with substantial managerial experience in the energy industries or cognate industries who do not hold an honours degree or equivalent. In these cases, applicants would have to be prepared to undergo accreditation of prior experience and learning, typically through an interview.

Months of entry

January, September

Course content

This course prepares you for a business and finance career that is directly and indirectly related to the energy industries. You will learn the economics, accounting, finance and management of the energy and natural resources sector. You can choose from a range of energy specialist modules, such as electricity economics and policy, petroleum economics and policy, commodity trading and risk management, as well as finance modules including financial statements and analysis, security analysis and equity valuation, investment analysis, venture capital and private equity, from the business school.

As the world economy is transitioning from a high-carbon to a low-carbon energy mix, our curriculum has evolved. No matter what the energy source, we prepare you with skills for a successful business career in the energy sector: issue identification, critical thinking and problem solving.

You will learn to analyse, synthesise, and articulate concepts and best practices relevant to the energy industry. You will understand the fundamental drivers of various energy markets, such as oil, gas, and electric power. You'll be equipped to become or to assist C-suite decision-makers in the energy industries. You’ll acquire this knowledge through lectures, seminars, master classes, internships or projects, and more.

CEPMLP has been a global voice of energy law and policy since 1977. With over 6,000 postgraduate alumni from over 50 countries, our mission is ‘Educating Future Energy Leaders’.