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Join our Commodities Trading Masterclass.

Commodities are the foundation of our global economy and commodity trading is one of the fastest growing finance careers. Our masterclass teaches a deep understanding of the markets and how trading works. 

It is specially designed for professionals looking to advance their careers. We teach you the ins and outs of trading including the real-world scenarios that expand your knowledge and practical application skills. 

LEARN WHAT MAKES US UNIQUE?

Enrollment Opportunities

"Earning my masters through the GEM program was an invaluable investment in myself. It not only hone my business acumen but also expanded my view of the energy industry and has helped me to become a better leader."

GARRET PETERSON

ALUMNUS, VICE PRESIDENT OF PROJECT DEVELOPMENT, PIVOT ENERGY

Email: gem@ucdenver.edu

Book a meeting: https://calendly.com/michele-cooper

Phone: 720-263-2516

Only 5% of business schools worldwide have AACSB accreditation.

At CU Denver, you'll be a part of a diverse community of professionals who are ready to start or advance their careers in business.

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Why commodities at CU Denver?

Advance your career opportunities by learning cutting-edge commodity trading strategies

Hear stories from behind-the-desk trading experiences and learn how to exploit market inefficiencies

Prepare to solve real-world business problems in the commodities sector

Gain comprehensive knowledge on key sectors including agriculture, energy, minerals, and metals

Joel Rubano is a commodity trader with twenty years of energy trading experience. He has hedged the financial exposures of multi-billion dollar asset portfolios and managed speculatvie trading books at six different firms in power, natural gas, oil, and coal.

About The Instructor

The J.P. Morgan Center is uniquely positioned to provide the industry's current and future leaders with the educational resources, professional development, programming and industry-driven research needed to successfully navigate the demands of today's fast-paced global economy.

Graduate Commodities Certificate

The certificate meets the specialized needs of the commodities sector by focusing on several important aspects of commodities, including commodity trading operations, forecasting supply and demand functions, portfolio management, investment banking, and commodities markets.

Complete three of the following courses to earn the certificate, all of which are 100% online:

• Foundations in Commodities
• ESG in Energy and Commodities
• Carbon Markets: Navigation the Future of Business
• Commodity Trading
• Commodity Data Analytics
• Commodity Supply Chain Management
• Commodity Hedging

Remote Options To Fit Your Career

Professional Education Certificates

For individuals looking to expand their experience and education in commodities, our non-credit certificates are open to anyone and span a variety of energy topics:

• Energy & Commodity Analytics for Analysts
• Leadership in Commodities and Supply Networks
• Lifecycle of Oil & Natural Gas
• Masterclass in Commodity Trading & Hedging

25+

Extensive Advisory Council members: 
J.P. Morgan, Ardent Mills, Bosch, CME Group

Growth in commodity trading pools in the last few years

 (McKinsey & Company)

1.7x

Projected growth in Copper demand between now and 2035

 (S&P Global)

100%