Overview
Objectives of the Major in Export Finance and Global Trade
In an increasingly complex global economy, international trade requires professionals capable of navigating financial markets, geopolitical uncertainty and cross-border business challenges. The Major in Export Finance and Global Trade combines economic, financial, legal and managerial perspectives to provide students with the expertise needed to structure export financing solutions, assess international risks and support companies in their global expansion strategies. Through a practical and multidisciplinary approach, the programme prepares graduates for careers in banks, financial institutions, multinational companies and organisations operating in international trade and finance.
Diploma and ECTS
The Master in Financial Management – Major in Export Finance and Global Trade is a one-year Master of Science equivalent to “Master Universitario di I livello” in accordance with the Italian university system. It provides students with at least 65 ECTS – European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System. At the end of the Programme, the Master’s Diploma “Master Universitario di I livello” will be conferred to participants who have passed exams or other assessment tests envisaged in the study programme.
The target audience of the Major in Export Finance and Global Trade
The Major in Export Finance and Global Trade is aimed at recent graduates – or those graduating soon – with a BA or an MS in Economics or other scientific disciplines
Career prospects
The programme puts students on career paths in a wide range of organisations in positions such as:
- Trade Finance Analyst
- Export Finance Analyst
- International Corporate Banking Analyst
- Country and Credit Risk Analyst
- International Treasury Analyst
- Trade and Export Finance Consultant
Direction and Coordination
Scientific Director of the Master
Fabrizio Granà, Associate Professor Luiss Business School
Scientific Director of the Major:
Luca Gatto, Senior Large Relationship Manager – SACE
Scientific Committee:
Raffaele Oriani, Dean Luiss Business School
Luca Pirolo, Head of the Specialized Master’s Area Luiss Business School
The programme is taught in English.
