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MASTER PRO COMMERCE INTERNATIONAL

Specialty: Financing and Regulation of International Trade

Professional Master's in International Trade — Option Financing and Regulation of International Trade. Training experts in financing, compliance, and regulation of international trade. Master's degree (120 ECTS), 100% online.

MASTER PRO COMMERCE INTERNATIONAL
Total cost
5,050 USD

Description

The Professional Master's International Commerce — option Financing and Regulation of International Trade prepares executives capable of intervening in the financial, legal, and operational aspects of cross-border trade. The training covers trade financing instruments, international commercial law, customs regulations, regulatory compliance, logistics, and financial analysis applied to export/import operations. The program integrates relevant regional standards and frameworks such as CEMAC, UEMOA and ZLECAF to understand the challenges of regulation and integration. The pedagogy is pragmatic and professionalizing, based on the study of real cases and business situations to develop operational skills. The training format is 100% Online, asynchronous, based on written courses, PDF materials and case studies accessible 24/7 to balance autonomy and guided progression.

Career opportunities include positions such as international trade manager, export financing officer, compliance analyst, commercial law attorney, or financial and logistics consultant. Graduates are sought after by commercial and investment banks, trade finance institutions, public organizations, consulting firms, and exporting companies. The curriculum aims for progression to positions of responsibility and the ability to design financing and compliance solutions tailored to international operators. This professional Master's corresponds to a Bac+5 level and totals 120 ECTS, offering academic and professional recognition useful for regional and international mobility.

What you will learn

Master the techniques of international trade financing
Analyze and apply customs and commercial regulations
Design export financial arrangements and bank guarantees
Assess and cover country, credit, and exchange risks
Optimize the logistics chain and transport contracts
Implement compliance and AML/CFT measures
Training manual coverage — MASTER PRO INTERNATIONAL TRADE

The Complete Training Manual

The entire educational content of “MASTER PRO COMMERCE INTERNATIONAL”, in PDF format and available offline to revise wherever you are.

  • All Program Lessons
  • Key points and concrete examples
  • Application exercises
  • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
  • Questions d'approfondissement
  • Glossary
This manual is a revision support independent, distinct from the training. Its purchase does not grant access to the courses or the certificate, and enrollment in the training does not include it either — both are sold separately.
FOURTH YEAR
6 UEs 18 Lessons 60 ECTS
Semester 7 – 30 credits
Theories of international trade and contemporary models
National trade policies and multilateral agreements
Impact of free trade areas on business strategy
International market studies and country segmentation
Entry strategies for foreign markets and distribution methods
Product/price adaptation and marketing mix for export
The balance sheet according to the revised SYSCOHADA
Income statement and cash flow for exporters
Principles of financial reporting and information for financiers
Semester 8 – 30 credits
Vienna Convention (CISG) and international sales contracts
Incoterms 2020 clauses: obligations and risk transfer
Distribution contracts, representation, and dispute resolution
Multimodal transport contracts and operator responsibilities
Supply chain management and flow optimization
Transport insurance, cargo, and logistics hedging instruments
Quantitative methods and modeling for international trade
Designing an export-oriented market study
International databases and economic indicators (UNCTAD, WTO)
FIFTH YEAR
6 UEs 18 Lessons 60 ECTS
Semester 9 – 30 credits
Documentary credit (L/C): operation, risks, and security
International bank guarantees and standby instruments (SBLC)
International payment techniques and fintech solutions
Institutional framework and regional tariff rules
Customs procedures, origin of goods, and tariff preferences
Regulatory harmonization and impact on the supply chain
Buyer creditworthiness analysis and export financial structuring
Hedging foreign exchange and commodity price risks
Export project evaluation: NPV, IRR, and sensitivity scenarios
Semester 10 – 30 credits
Export pricing construction by integrating duties and logistical costs
Tariff classification (HS) and impact on the value chain
Tariff optimization, recourse, and customs litigation procedures
AML/CFT framework applicable to international business operations
Economic sanctions, embargoes, and compliance risk management
Design and implementation of a corporate compliance program
Preparation of a complete export financing file (bank, insurance, guarantees)
Case study: structuring trade finance operations (factoring, forfaiting)
Regulatory audit simulation and development of a compliance plan

Admission Requirements

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Required documents — Master's Training

Admission file to be compiled

Required documents for all levels:

🎓 Copy of the Baccalaureate certificate or diploma
🪪 Copy of ID
📸 Recent ID photo
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Additional document — Access to Master's / MBA (Bac+3 required)

🏅 Bachelor's degree (Bac+3) or recognized equivalent

Any diploma equivalent to a Bac+3 issued by a recognized institution will be reviewed by the administration for equivalence validation.

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File Verification & Validation

All documents transmitted will be subject to a Administrative review. Your file will be officially approved or rejected after examination. Payment of tuition fees for degree programs will only be made after your application has been approved.

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Document transmission

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Online - Pre-registration Form

Submit your documents directly through our secure online form.

📝 Pre-registration Form
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In person — UNIVGA Group Headquarters

Libreville, Nzeng-Ayong Neighborhood, Chantier Moderne — top floor, door on the right of the tiled building opposite Plaisance.

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Payment methods

Tuition fees can be paid in several ways:

📱 Mobile Money Online on this site On-site at headquarters 🌍 International transfer

To find out the precise payment details suitable for your situation, please contact UNIVGA administration directly.

Contact Administration
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Training start

Given the nature 100 % Digital courses generally begin 1 to 3 business days after payment confirmation. This time frame allows the administration to prepare your file and create your student account.

How is your training going?

Each lesson is structured in progressive steps. You must complete the 3 mandatory activities to unlock the next lesson.

Male teacher

Real human supervision

Online flexibility + guaranteed pedagogical presence

Our educational model combines total flexibility and rigorous academic supervision. You access content at your own pace, while benefiting from regular video conferences with your teachers.

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Course explanations

Live in-depth sessions with your mentors to clarify each concept.

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Interactive educational exchanges

Q&A with your teachers, adapted to your pace and difficulties.

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Supervised online homework

Real-time proctored exams on Zoom or Google Meet, under real exam conditions.

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Upon your registration, an Custom academic calendar is communicated to you — guaranteeing serious follow-up and guided progress, without the constraints of continuous live classes.

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Lesson Unlock Rule

To access the next lesson, you must complete the 3 mandatory activities from the current lesson:

🔑 Key Points 🎯 Scenario 📝 Evaluation
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Video conference defense

Your training concludes with an oral defense before an academic jury via Zoom or Google Meet. The date is set in accordance with your schedule, and you will be provided with a comprehensive preparation guide.

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The Essentials of the Course

Course + Audio + PDF

The core of your training. Each lesson includes a structured written course, an audio course for immersive listening and a Downloadable PDF to revise at any time, even offline. The content is organized progressively with definitions, concrete examples, and practical illustrations.

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Case study

A practical case study is integrated into each lesson with an in-depth explanation section to anchor theory in real-world situations.

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Lesson FAQ

5 frequently asked questions answered at the bottom of each lesson to address the most common doubts about the subject matter.

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Preparation questions

Questions at the end of the lesson to deepen your own research or prepare for discussions with your academic advisor.

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Key Points

10 enrichments 🔓 Required

10 carefully selected points to deepen your understanding beyond the essentials of the course. They offer additional perspectives, practical applications, and hands-on advice. The validation of this tab is required to unlock the next lesson.

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Setting the Scene

Professional graded simulation 🔓 Required

You are placed in an interactive professional simulation. Real decisions are presented to you with immediate feedback and detailed correction. Your grade has been recorded and counts towards your academic progress. Validating this tab is mandatory to unlock the next lesson.

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Evaluation

20 varied questions quiz 🔓 Required

A 20-question quiz with varied formats (multiple choice, true/false, matching, practical case studies, etc.) to validate your mastery of the chapter. Instant results with detailed corrections. This grade counts towards your overall average. Validating this tab is mandatory to unlock the next lesson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. The UNIVGA GROUP is registered with the National Agency for Investment Promotion of Gabon (ANPI-Gabon) and has all legal registrations: NIF 370669-C, RCCM GA-LBV-01-2020-A10-01945, and CNSS 014-0205895-A. The institution is also officially recognized by the Ministry of Professional Training under authorization no. 000306/MENICFP/SG/DGFP/DFP, which empowers it to train and issue training certificates as well as Bac+2 level diplomas, notably the DTS.

UNIVGA is authorized to directly issue training certificates and Bac+2 level diplomas (DTS). For higher level diplomas—Professional Bachelor's, Bachelor's, Professional Master's, MBA, DBA—they are issued by our local or international partner universities. This collaboration ensures that your diplomas benefit from broad academic recognition, beyond Gabon's borders.

Yes, on multiple levels. In the UK, UNIVGA GROUP is registered under company number 12581906, recognized by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) with VAT number GB353434312, and listed on the UK Register of Regulated Educational Institutions under UKPRN 10086514. UNIVGA is also accredited (ID: CINVU11GA2019I1156) as an Executive Board Member and Member of the Educational Committee of CINVU (Comstech Inter-Islamic Network on Virtual Universities), which operates under the auspices of the Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). This accreditation signifies our academic excellence and contribution to higher education globally.

Le CINVU (Comstech Inter-Islamic Network on Virtual Universities) is an international network that promotes cooperation and knowledge sharing among virtual universities and higher education institutions in the member countries of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). UNIVGA sits on its executive board and educational committee under the identifier CINVU11GA2019I1156. This accreditation attests to the quality of our teaching, our academic standards, and our commitment to digital higher education within a network spanning over 50 countries.

The UNIVGA GROUP’s headquarters are located in Libreville, Gabon—Nzeng-Ayong neighborhood, Chantier Moderne, top floor, the door to the right of the tiled building across from Plaisance. Although our courses are 100% online, we maintain a physical location to welcome students, accept registration documents, and process tuition payments. The institution is also incorporated in the United Kingdom as a company (Company Number 12581906), which reinforces its international scope.

GROUPE UNIVGA is the official and administrative name of the institution, the one that appears on all legal documents, registrations, and ministerial authorizations. «Université Virtuelle du Gabon» (or UNIVGA) is the trade name adopted to reflect the institution’s fully digital nature and to make it easier for the public to identify it. It is therefore the same entity: the administrative name is GROUPE UNIVGA, and the commonly used name is Virtual University of Gabon.

Each lesson is structured in several progressive steps. You begin with the Course Essentials (written text + audio + downloadable PDF), which includes a case study explained in detail, a FAQ, and preparation questions. Then, you complete 3 mandatory activities: Key Points (10 enrichments), Role Play (professional decision simulation), and Assessment (timed quiz). All 3 activities must be completed to unlock the next lesson.

Yes. Each lesson includes an audio course that you can listen to at any time, as well as a downloadable PDF containing all of the written content of the lesson. This allows you to review offline, on the go, or without internet access. The audio content is particularly popular with students who want to learn while mobile.

Each lesson includes a practical case study directly integrated into the course content. It is accompanied by an in-depth explanation section to help you understand how theory applies in a real-world situation. These cases are drawn from actual professional contexts (African and international) and allow you to ground your learning in practice from the very first reading.

The preparation questions at the end of each lesson serve a dual purpose. First, they allow you to deepen your understanding of the course through your own research and personal reflection. Second, for students pursuing a degree, they serve to prepare you for discussions during your videoconferenced course explanation sessions with your academic advisor. By working on them in advance, you will get the most out of each session.

Yes, all mandatory activities (Key Points, Role-Playing, Evaluation) are automatically graded by the platform. You get immediate feedback on your answers with your score and mastery level. This allows you to quickly identify your weaknesses and review the necessary concepts before continuing your progress.

The progressive unlocking system ensures that each student truly grasps the concepts before moving on. The 3 mandatory activities (Key Points, Scenario, and Assessment) verify different skills: comprehension, decision-making, and recall. This rigorous pedagogical model ensures the quality of the course and the value of your training.

For a degree program, you must provide at minimum: a copy of your Baccalaureate certificate or diploma, a copy of your ID, and a recent ID photo. Depending on your enrollment level (L3/Bachelor: proof of Bac+2; Master/MBA: Bachelor's degree Bac+3; DBA: Master's degree Bac+5), additional documents will be required. Payment of tuition fees is only made after your application has been validated by the administration.

You have two options. You can submit your documents directly online via the pre-registration form at univga.org/preinscription/, or visit the UNIVGA Group headquarters in person in Libreville, Nzeng-Ayong neighborhood, Chantier Moderne (top floor, door on the right of the tiled building opposite Plaisance). In both cases, your documents will be verified before official validation.

UNIVGA accepts several payment methods: Mobile Money, online directly on the website, in person at the Libreville headquarters, or by international transfer. To get the exact details for your payment method, please contact UNIVGA administration directly via the "Contact Us" tab on this page.

Thanks to the institution’s fully digital system, courses typically begin within 1 to 3 business days after your payment is confirmed. This short turnaround time allows the administration to finalize your enrollment, create your student account, and set up your access to the platform with all your courses.

Video conferencing sessions are live sessions on Zoom or Google Meet, scheduled according to your personalized academic calendar. They include in-depth course explanations by your academic advisors, interactive question-and-answer sessions tailored to your difficulties, as well as real-time supervised assignments. Connection links are sent to you by email before each session. This calendar is given to you upon registration.

Supervised assignments take place live on Zoom or Google Meet, under the conditions of a real exam. You compose within a set time limit, with your camera on, under the supervision of your academic advisor. These assessments are scheduled in advance in your academic calendar and complement the platform's automatic assessments to ensure maximum academic rigor.

Your training concludes with an oral defense before an academic jury via Zoom or Google Meet. The date is set in agreement with your personal schedule, and you will receive a comprehensive preparation guide well in advance. You will present your final work (report, dissertation, or thesis depending on the level), followed by questions from the jury. This defense officially validates your course of study and is a prerequisite for obtaining your degree.

Once your registration is validated, you will receive a personalized academic calendar. It organizes your curriculum by defining the course periods, video conferencing session dates, supervised assignments, and, where applicable, the defense. This calendar ensures a serious follow-up and guided progress, while allowing you the flexibility of online learning—without the constraints of constant live classes.

Yes, enrollment is open year-round thanks to UNIVGA's digital format. Your personalized academic calendar is established from your effective enrollment date, allowing you to start at any time. Each student thus follows an individualized path, independent of others.

Online admission

This training is graduating Your application is being reviewed by our admissions committee before validation and access to the payment platform.

📋 4-Step Procedure

  1. Fill out your pre-registration form below (approx. 5 min).
  2. Our committee is reviewing your application under 72 business hours.
  3. If accepted, you will receive your by email Admission certificate and the link for payment of registration fees.
  4. You pay your fees and immediately access your training space.

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