The MSc in Energy, Trade and Finance is designed for professionals who want to lead and innovate in the global energy and commodities sectors. This programme blends the critical disciplines of energy economics, international trade and financial strategy to equip students with the insight and analytical skills needed to make high-stakes decisions about fossil fuels, electricity and emerging renewable energy sources. Through an immersive curriculum that explores commodity trading, risk management, crude oil and petroleum markets, electricity policy, and the financing of resources and trade flows, students gain a solid grasp of how global energy and natural resource industries operate. They also develop deep competence in financial statement analysis, investment evaluation, payment systems for international transactions, credit analysis and the use of financial instruments. In addition, the programme tackles the legal, regulatory and logistical frameworks that govern trade, from freighting and protection of goods to compliance and risk management. Graduates emerge with advanced quantitative, financial and managerial capabilities and a strong foundation to navigate and influence the future of energy, trade and financial markets across borders.
Graduates of the MSc in Energy, Trade and Finance will be equipped to pursue leadership, advisory and analytical roles across the energy, financial and international trade sectors. Potential career paths include:
Energy Sector & Sustainability
Energy Economist
Energy Market Analyst
Renewable Energy Strategist
Energy Policy Advisor
Energy Trading Specialist
Oil, Gas and Petroleum Analyst
Finance & Investment
Corporate Finance Analyst
Investment Analyst (Energy & Commodities)
Credit and Risk Analyst
Financial Strategy Consultant
Commodity Finance Specialist
Trade Finance Officer
Global Trade & Business
International Trade Specialist
Trade and Investment Consultant
Import/Export Operations Manager
Logistics and Freight Strategist
International Business Development Manager
Data, Research & Strategy
Energy Data and Insights Analyst
Market Intelligence Researcher
Strategic Planning Manager
Quantitative Analyst (Energy & Finance)
Sustainability and ESG Consultant
Apply now if these career paths interest you!
August 2026 intake will be open from January 2026 to June 2026
Some of the courses you will cover are:
Financing
Our tuition is internationally competitive and we offer scholarships, financial aid and payment plans to make university education available to our students. Please click here for details on financing options.
Programme Fees = BDS $ 32,000.
Please note that fees may be adjusted for the upcoming year.
Entry Requirements for Degreed Applicants
Applicants under this category should have:
i. A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a university or college acceptable to the University of the West Indies, with at least a GPA of 2.5.
• Students are expected to have a good grounding in a business,
trade or finance-related subject such as international business,
international trade, finance, economics, or energy management.
ii. Three (3) years of post degree work experience.
b. Entry Requirements for Passed Non-Degreed Applicants
Students with pass degrees will be considered on the following conditions:
i. they are currently working in a business, trade, energy management or finance- related
field
ii. they are successful at an interview conducted by the School
iii. Three (3) years of post-degree work experience
Entry Requirements for Non-Degreed Applicants
The SCHSB is considering opening its doors to a restricted number of individuals without degrees, who are working in the private sector and have a desire to obtain advanced training in energy, trade and finance. It is expected that the number of students entering the programme through this route would be highly restricted and should represent no more than 25 percent of the cohort in any given year. Students
entering through this route will be required to undertake a preliminary year of study.
The entry criteria for these students would therefore be:
i. Technical certificates or diplomas that can be assessed by the University of the West Indies.
ii. Five years’ experience in a business, trade, energy management or finance related field at a Supervisory or higher level.
iii. They are successful at an interview conducted by a selected panel
determined by the Campus Committee of Graduate Studies and the
SCHSBM.
iv. Two strong letters of recommendation.
