Undergraduate - Bachelor of Science

International Trade, BS

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Transfer aproximately 30 courses (an estimated 90 credits)
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1 year (3+1) 2 years (2+2)
Length
30 Credits
Credits
$22,000–$27,000
Tuition
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1 year (3+1) 2 years (2+2)
Length
30 Credits
Credits
$47,000
Tuition
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OPT eligibility
Up to 3 years: 1 year OPT + 2-year STEM OPT extension (On Campus option)
Tuition cost and Credit Transfer

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Where to study

This degree is available at

AUT
Uzbekistan
InnoTech
Kazakhstan
KU-SA
Saudi Arabia
NIT
Pakistan
UIDE
Ecuador
Program description

International Trade, BS

Gaining exposure to the global business environment gives professionals a competitive edge in today's interconnected economy. The Bachelor of Science in International Trade teaches the core functions of international business alongside a deep understanding of the political, cultural, and economic dimensions of operating globally. Students develop practical tools for managing supply chains, assessing risk, exporting and importing goods and services, and navigating economic agreements, then apply these skills through a local, national, or international internship. The program draws on Thunderbird's renowned faculty and a diverse, globally minded student body, and is available online as well as in person at the Downtown Phoenix and ASU at Hainan campuses.
Curriculum

Featured courses

Cross-cultural Communication and Negotiation

Prepare for a careers as an international professional by focusing on the cultural factors that impact communication in international/intercultural relations as well as the rules and customs that influence behavior, persuasion and negotiation.

International Trade and Regional Economic Agreements

Explore recent trends in global finance and trade and in regional trade agreements related to national business environments and the global political economy. Learn how globalization and regionalism impacts business decision and policy making.

Supply Chain Operations for Global Organizations

Studies the major elements of supply chain management. Students learn how to design an integrated supply chain and evaluate the fit with the business strategy.

Admissions

Admission requirements

Program requirements

For admission requirements, refer to the academic unit program page. Some programs have additional requirements — check with your local Enrollment Advisor for details.

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Transfer applicants

International graduate and undergraduate transfer applicants should review ASU's international transfer guidance before applying.

https://admission.asu.edu/apply/international/transfer →

Key admission dates & deadlines

Program start Spring 2027 Fall 2027
Campus Immersion Online Campus Immersion Online
Application deadline October 1st, 2026 October 1st, 2026 January 15th, 2027 January 15th, 2027
Classes start January 11th, 2027 January 11th, 2027 August 19th, 2027 August 19th, 2027
Outcomes

Career opportunities & applicable roles

In the increasingly globalized economy, the dramatic expansion of international trade has created tremendous opportunities for global business, and Thunderbird's BS program prepares students for a career in this growing field, in which skilled managers are in demand all over the world. The program trains negotiators with economics and international politics expertise, and graduates develop intercultural skills and global mindsets for leadership across various sectors.

Career examples include
Compliance Manager Distribution Center Manager Freight Forwarder Investment Fund Manager Logistics Analyst Purchasing Manager Regulatory Affairs Manager Sales Manager Supply Chain Manager
The school

Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University

Thunderbird School of Global Management was chartered in 1946 as the world's first higher education institution dedicated exclusively to international leadership. In 2018, it relocated to ASU's Downtown Phoenix campus. For four consecutive years (2023–2026), Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) has recognized Thunderbird as the world leader in international trade. Its alumni network includes nearly 50,000 graduates across 150 countries, with more than 170 active alumni chapters in 70 nations. The curriculum integrates global management, international political economy, regional business environments, languages and cross-cultural communication, with programs offered in Phoenix, Washington, D.C., and online.

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