Global trading is a growing industry, and colleges have picked up on this trend.
The business world has been moving well beyond the borders of the U.S. as the Internet has closed the gap between international boundaries. As a result, global trading has become a popular area of study for students with business degrees. For students who wish to work in the global trading industry, several colleges and universities offer educational opportunities in the field of global trading.
Northern Virginia Community College
The Alexandria Branch of Northern Virginia Community College (nvcc.edu) has a state-of-the-art Global Capital Trading Center that matches some of the largest colleges and universities. For students who are studying global finance or global economics, students have the opportunity to work in the state-of-the-art center while working on an associate degree in business. The Global Capital Trading Center is equipped with large LCD display screens with continuous feeds from global stock tickers. Students use work stations equipped with dual 17-inch monitors, just like those found on most global trading floors.
University of Adelaide
Located in the southern Australia city of Adelaide, the University of Adelaide (iit.adelaide.edu.au) offers many options to post-graduate students who wish to study global trade. Students choose between a master's degree track, a master's diploma track or a professional certification track. Coursework focuses on international trade, global economics and international business. The university has been educating students since 1874.
Coventry University
Located in the United Kingdom, Coventry University (coventry.ac.uk) provides students with opportunities to expand their knowledge of the global trading industry. The university offers a post-graduate program in global financial trading. Students will focus on the principles of the global financial markets using the latest technology and a state-of-the-art trading floor where students get real-world experience while learning. The program provides students with the information and foundation they need to acquire international visa and immigration advice for those who wish to relocate following graduation.
Hofstra University
Located in Hempstead, New York, Hofstra (hofstra.edu) offers specialized knowledge of the global trading industry. Hofstra even offers students the opportunity to earn a Bloomberg certification, which is often time required of a trader prior to working on Bloomberg accounts. Students studying global trading will train in the state-of-the-art Martin B. Greenberg Trading Room. The trading room has continuous feeds from international stock tickers and 32 dual monitor trading stations. Working in this facility provides the access and opportunity to work with and analyze stock and bond data available to professionals in the industry.
