Online Bachelor of Science in International Trade

Location:

Online

Start dates:

Mar,

May,

Jun,

Aug,

Oct,

Jan

Scholarships:

Available

Overview

Launch your global business and policy career with a unique Bachelor of Science degree from the world’s premier leadership and management school. Master global economic dynamics and develop a digital global mindset. Study disruptive technologies such as AI, IoT and blockchain, diverse business environments, global supply chains and cross-cultural negotiation.

As the world’s economy becomes increasingly interconnected and competitive, it’s vital for today’s graduates to understand business, leadership and management in all industries within a global context. By earning a Bachelor of Science in international trade, you’ll build deep knowledge and analytical skills for leadership and management of global economic dynamics, regional business environments, global supply chains and cross-cultural communications.

International trade is a complex and dynamic career field. This program empowers you with transdisciplinary management acumen and valuable insights into business, political and cultural practices in key regional business environments around the world. You’ll get advanced training for making data-driven decisions and solving cross-cultural problems on a global scale.

You’ll also develop a digital global mindset with future-ready skills and hands-on experience in how international trade and global finance influence business, the public sector and world markets. This program is not limited to the private sector, taking you deep into the intersection of global business and public policy. The program provides a strong foundation in the most salient trade and commerce policy issues in the world today. It also offers a firm understanding of diverse cultures and international management and negotiation practices – key transferable skills across a vast spectrum of industries.

Designed as a transformative learning experience for the 21st century, this program goes far beyond managing the exchange of goods and services from one country to another. Rather, it allows you to build expertise in international trade at the nexus of global business and public policy.

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Total classes

7.5

Weeks per class

120

Total credit hours

Who Should Attend?

Students interested in international careers in trade and business who want greater flexibility in program delivery

Students seeking careers where an in-depth understanding of the political, cultural, and economic aspects of doing business on a global scale are needed

Student Testimonials

Career Opportunities

A degree in international trade will prepare you to manage transnational businesses, organizations and agencies. You’ll gain the skills and knowledge needed to understand and optimize an international enterprise’s operations and supply chains, maximizing efficiency and improving the flow of goods across borders through disruptions of any scale.

Students in this program master a repertoire of globally transferable skills that open doors to an abundance of opportunities such as:

Career paths

Commodities broker
Country manager
Import and export agent
International business development manager
International market analyst
Supply chain manager
International product or brand manager
Regulatory affairs manager

Curriculum

Core Curriculum

Learn more details about the OBSIT's 120-credit curriculum by exploring ASU's Major Map.

MAJOR MAP

Course	Credits
Term 1-A
TGM 101: Principles of Global Management	3
ASU 101-ONL: The ASU Experience	1
ENG 101 or ENG 102: First Year Composition OR	3
ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR	3
ENG 107 or ENG 108: First-Year Composition	3
Term 1-B
CIS 105: Computer Applications and Information Technology	3
MAT 210: Brief Calculus	3
Term 2-A
TGM 204: Principles of Marketing for Global Organizations	3
ENG 101 or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR	3
ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR	3
ENG 107 or ENG 108: First-Year Composition	3
Term 2-B
MAT 211: Mathematics for Business Analysis	3
Humanities, Arts, and Design	3
Elective	3
Term 3-A
COM 225: Public Speaking	3
ECN 211: Macroeconomic Principles	3
Cultural Diversity in the U.S.	3
Term 3-B
TGM 200: Principles of Accounting for Global Organizations	3
Natural Science- Quantitative	4
Term 4-A
STP 226: Elements of Statistics	3
TGM 468: States and Markets in a Global Economy	3
Historical Awareness	3
Term 4-B
ECN 212: Microeconomic Principles	3
Natural Science - Quantitative OR	4
Natural Science - General	4
Term 5-A
TGM 353: Regional Management Environment	3
TGM 312: Big Data in the Global Economy	3
Elective	3
Term 5-B
TGM 310: Supply Chain Operations for Global Organizations	3
TGM 391: Global Business and Professional Development Skills	1
Humanities, Arts, and Design	3
Term 6-A
LES 305: Business Law and Ethics for Managers OR	3
PHI 306: Applied Ethics OR	3
PHI 360: Business and Professional Ethics	3
ECN 306: Survey of International Economics	3
Elective	3
Term 6-B
TGM 300: Principles of Finance for Global Organizations	3
TGM 430: International Trade and Regional Economic Agreements	3
Term 7-A
TGM 484: Internship	3-6
TGM 460: Global Risk Assessment and Management	3
Term 7-B
TGM 489: Multinational Organizational Leadership	3
Elective	3
Term 8-A
TGM 478: Cross-Cultural Communication and Negotiation	3
Upper Division Elective	3
Term 8-B
TGM 498: Pro-Seminar	3
Upper Division Elective	2

Financial Aid & Costs

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Program Costs

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TUITION ESTIMATOR

Fees	USD$
Application fee (Arizona resident)	$50
Application Fee (nonresident)	$80
Application Fee (International)	$85
Application Fee (ASU Online)	$70
Program cost: per academic year (Arizona Resident)	$15,046
Program cost: per academic year (Nonresident)	$17,144

Faculty Highlights

Steven Gemmiti

Senior Director, Innovation & Learning Experience

Josh Allen

Senior Director, Academic Operations

Jonas Gamso

Deputy Dean of Thunderbird Knowledge Enterprise and Associate Professor

Roy Nelson

Senior Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs and Associate Professor

Suzanne Peterson

Associate Professor of Management Leadership

Eva Vázquez Ortiz

Clinical Assistant Professor

Lena Booth

Deputy Dean, Thunderbird Academic Enterprise and Finance Professor

Monica Kerretts-Makau

Professor of Practice

Seigyoung Auh

Professor of Global Marketing

Online Learning

Our custom-designed degree programs and courses are delivered online by the same award-winning faculty who teach on campus. These eminent professors design the courses using state-of-the-art technology and instructional tools, providing you with a direct connection to the knowledge and expertise of our renowned faculty.

Requirements & Deadlines

Application Requirements

Freshman applicants who possess a high school diploma and meet the following requirements will be admitted to ASU.

4 years math.
4 years English (non-ESL/ELL courses).
3 years lab sciences (1 year each from biology, chemistry, earth science, integrated sciences or physics).
2 years social sciences (including 1 year American history).
2 years same second language
1 year fine arts or 1 year career and technical education.

Note: Some colleges within ASU have higher competency requirements than the general university admission standards.

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*ASU does not require the writing portion of these tests.

Top 25% in high school graduating class.
3.00 GPA in competency courses (4.00 = A).
ACT score of 22 for Arizona residents (24 nonresidents)* or SAT Reasoning score of 1120 for Arizona residents (1180 nonresidents)*.

Application Deadlines

Apply as soon as possible for priority admissions and financial aid consideration.

Deadline	Dates
Fall Admission Application Opens	July 1
Priority Admission Deadline	November 1
Regular Admission Deadline	January 15
Late Admission for First-Year and International Students	May 1
Admission Deadline for Transfer Students	July 1

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