BS International Trade

Offered through ASU’s Thunderbird School of Global Management, Bachelor of Science in International Trade provides rigorous training for a career in global commerce. Students will gain tools for managing supply chains, systematically assessing risk, exporting and importing goods and services, and using economic agreements to develop effective strategies for conducting international trade.

About ASU Thunderbird School of Global Management

Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University is the world's premier institution for global leadership, management, and business education for the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Thunderbird is also a global network of leaders, managers, entrepreneurs, and intrapreneurs across the private and public sectors who advance the School's vision of inclusive and sustainable prosperity worldwide. A unit of Arizona State University, Thunderbird School of Global Management is ranked No. 1 in the world for international trade by the QS International Trade Rankings, scoring 100/100 points and ranking ahead of Harvard, MIT and Stanford.

ASU Degree Pathways

Students enrolled at an ASU Cintana Alliance Network institution have the chance to start their courses at their home institution and transfer those credits* to finish their remaining years at ASU.
Models available: Undergraduate dual degree or pathway to ASU degree only.

Courses at Home University

  • Up to 90 credit hrs. can be transferred from ACI to ASU
  • Students must earn a “C” or
    higher for courses to transfer to ASU
  • Graduation requirements at partner
    institution

Courses at ASU

  • Minimum of 30 credits must be completed at ASU
  • English Composition I & II
  • General Education and Graduation requirements must be met through the combination of transfer courses from partner institution and the coursework completed at ASU

*Transfer eligibility is subject to student performance in transfer courses and Arizona State University transfer requirements.
*A specific plan of study will be agreed upon between institutions, but here are general requirements to be completed at each institution.

Applicable roles for BS International Trade graduates

Thunderbird’s Bachelor of Science in International Trade prepares students for a career as a trained leaders and negotiators with a strong grasp of economics and politics on an international level.

Commodities Broker
Country Manager
Import and Export Agent
International Business Development Manager
International Product or Brand Manager
Regulatory Affairs Manager

Recruiting Companies

89% of ASU undergrads apply to grad school or find a job within 90 days of graduation SU is ranked Top 10 for tech company hires QS World University Rankings, 2022

Admission Requirements

Minimum transfer Grade Point Average (GPA): Transfer students must have a minimum 2.50 cumulative transfer GPA (with a 3.00 GPA in core competency coursework (4.00 = “A”).

You must have and present a completed high school diploma or certificate.

You must submit official transcripts from every high school, college and university you attended, regardless if a degree was earned.

Proof of English proficiency: 61 iBT TOEFL; 6.0 IELTS; PTE 53; Duolingo 95 or equivalent; Global Launch’s online English for Undergraduate Admission or full-time English Language Program (campus or online immersion).

$85 USD for campus-bound international students
$70 USD ASU online

2024-25 Tuition and Fees

Enrollment Path BS International Trade Credit Hours Completed at Institution Credit Hours Completed at ASU Estimated Duration Total Program Cost
Campus Immersion Articulated Pathway 90 30 1 year (3+1) and 2 years (2+2) ~$43,630 USD (3+1) ~$87,260 USD (2+2)
Campus Immersion Direct ASU Enrollment - 120 4 years ~$174,520 USD
Online Articulated Pathway 60 60 1 year (3+1) and 2 years (2+2) ~$23,089 USD (3+1) ~$46,178 USD (2+2)
Online Direct ASU Enrollment - 120 4 years ~$92,356 USD

Note 1: This is an estimate only. Based on ASU 2024-25 published tuition and fee rates. Subject to change for future years.
Note 2: Program tuition deposit of $500 required for Campus Immersion. Will be credited against tuition charges in student’s ASU student account upon enrollment;
Note 3: Tuition calculation for Articulated Pathway based on the minimum credits required to be completed at ASU: 15 credits (Fall) and 15 credits (Spring).
Note 4: Articulations may require additional credits for viability, which will increase the cost.
Note 5: Additional Scholarship may be available for qualifying students.

2024-25 Important Dates and Deadlines

Program Start Application Deadline Classes Begin Tuition Payment Deadline
Spring start (January) November 1, 2024 January 13, 2025 January 25, 2025
Fall start (August) May 1, 2025 August 21, 2025 August 25, 2025
Spring start (January) November 1, 2025 January 12, 2026 January 25, 2026

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