The Mechanics of International Trade Finance

Overview

What you’ll learn in The Mechanics of International Trade Finance course at Middlesex University

• The foundations of trade finance
• The products and why and when they should be used
• The needs of the importer and exporter
• The risks that all parties are exposed to
• The trade documentation
• The difference between and trade services, trade finance and structured trade finance
• How structured trade finance and commodity finance enable banks to offer greater levels of financial support
• How to handle trade transactions
• How to support and offer the best solutions to your clients

Postgraduate certificate option

You have the option to receive a postgraduate certificate validated by Middlesex University Business School.

You will need to submit an additional marked assignment of 5000 words, based on a continuing case study that runs throughout the duration of the course.