The J.P. Morgan Center for Commodities and Energy Management is a learning community that bridges higher education with real-world practice. Our course content, delivery method, and diverse offerings develop and hone professional skills across all levels of experience. Whether you are looking for a degree, for-credit classes, non-credit courses or industry events – we have something for you.
Check out what we have to offer!
COMMODITIES COURSES
New Courses begin August 19 | 8 weeks | Online
Deepen your understanding of commodities markets by taking a single commodities course or pursue the Commodites & Energy Graduate Certificate. This program is designed for students who want to explore the commodity sector, learn from professors with deep-industry experience, and develop an in-demand set of practical business skills. *
August and October Course Offerings:
Foundations of Commodities (CMDT 6802) - An introduction to the physical aspects of commodities, connecting them to the financial markets in which commodities are traded. Fundamental concepts and terminology necessary for understanding commodity production, transportation, economics, financial analysis, and marketing are described. Agriculturre, mining/minerals, and energy are all covered.
Commodity Supply Chain Management (CMDT 6582) - The aim of the course is to introduce students to the world of physical commodity supply chains, explaining the actors, factors and mechanisms involved in the trade, marketing and distribution of commodities and natural resources and the economic impacts on major capital projects.
COMMERCIAL NEGOTIATIONS COURSE
September 16-20 | In-person | Denver, CO
Learn how to navigate the highly complex landscape of commercial negotiations with this in-person, one week course. Students will learn how to identify key value drivers and their impact on project economics and maturation. They will become proficient in the development of negotiation and engagement strategies, mapping key stakeholders, building successful negotiating teams, and managing those teams.
INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL COURSE TO JAPAN
September 24 - October 4
Spending nine full days in Japan, students will examine the country’s advanced industrial and transportation networks, its scarcity of resources for domestic fossil energy production, and the development of local renewable and nuclear power.
MASTERCLASS IN COMMODITY HEDGING & TRADING
October 7 - November 1 | Online
This course offers a complete perspective on institutional commodity trading. Learn how professional traders distill information into an actionable perspective on the future of price, then select the optimal strategy to express that view of the market.
GRADUATE ENERGY COURSES
October 11 – December 20 | 10 weeks | 100% Online
Graduate courses begin for our Commodities and Energy Certificate and Master of Science degree. Gain practical knowledge and tangible skills in key areas: leadership and decision making as well as the technical aspects of energy science.
October Course Offerings:
Introduction to Financial Management in Global Energy Markets (GEMM 6600) - An introduction to the physical aspects of commodities, connecting them to the financial markets in which commodities are traded. Fundamental concepts and terminology necessary for understanding commodity production, transportation, economics, financial analysis, and marketing are described. Agriculturre, mining/minerals, and energy are all covered.
Commodity Supply Chain Management (GEMM 6582) - The aim of the course is to introduce students to the world of physical commodity supply chains, explaining the actors, factors and mechanisms involved in the trade, marketing and distribution of commodities and natural resources and the economic impacts on major capital projects.