Bachelor of Science in International Trade
Overview
Thunderbird's STEM-designated Bachelor of Science in international Trade (BSIT) provides rigorous training for a career in global commerce.
The BSIT program provides talented, driven students the exposure to the global business environment that will distinguish them in the workforce. Students learn the functional disciplines of international business while gaining an in-depth understanding of the political, cultural and economic aspects of doing business on a global scale and in international markets in which government regulations vary widely from country to country.
Supported by Thunderbird's training that builds a global mindset, students 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.
This program is unique in allowing students to learn new skills needed for a career in international trade through comprehensive, hands-on training and to apply these skills during a local, national, or international internship. Along with real-world learning experiences that open up global career opportunities, students attend courses taught by outstanding Thunderbird graduate school faculty and enjoy unique opportunities to learn from fellow students from around the world.
Who should attend?
- Students interested in international careers in trade and business.
- International students who want to take advantage of an additional 2 years of optional practical training (OPT) offered by STEM-certified programs.
- 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
In the increasingly globalized economy, the dramatic expansion of international trade has created tremendous opportunities for global business. Thunderbird's Bachelor of Science in International Trade prepares students for a career in this growing field in which skilled managers are in demand all over the world. Trained negotiators with a strong grasp of economics and politics on an international level are more valuable than ever to employers operating across borders. Thunderbird's rigorous curriculum and renowned faculty prepare students for a leadership position in a wide range of career fields.
- 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
Visit ASU's Major Map to learn more details about the BSIT's 120-credit curriculum.
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Term 1 |
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TGM 101: Principles of Global Management | ||
CIS 105: Computer Applications & Info. Tech. | ||
ENG 101 or ENG 102: First-year Composition OR | ||
ENG 105: Advanced First-year Composition OR | ||
ENG 107 or ENG 108: First year Composition | ||
MAT 210: Brief Calculus | ||
TGM 191: First-year Seminar | ||
Elective | ||
Term 2 |
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TGM 204: Principles of Marketing for Global Organizations | ||
COM 225: Public Speaking | ||
ENG 101 or ENG 102: First-year Composition OR | ||
ENG 105: Advanced First-year Composition OR | ||
ENG 107 OR ENG 108: First-year Composition | ||
MAT 211: Mathematics for Business Analysis | ||
Humanities, Arts and Design | ||
Term 3 |
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TGM 200: Principles of Accounting for Global Organizations | ||
ECN 211: Macroeconomic Principles | ||
Cultural Diversity in the U.S. | ||
Historical Awareness | ||
Natural Science- Quantitative | ||
Term 4 |
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STP 226: Elements of Statistics | ||
ECN 212: Microeconomic Principles | ||
Humanities, Arts and Design | ||
Natural Science- Quantitative OR | ||
Natural Science- General | ||
Term 5 |
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LES 305: Business Law and Ethics for Managers OR | ||
PHI 306: Applied Ethics OR | ||
PHI 360: Business and Professional Ethics OR | ||
PHI 406: Moral Dilemmas | ||
TGM 468: States and Markets in a Global Economy | ||
ECN 306: Survey of International Economics | ||
TGM 310: Supply Chain Operations for Global Organizations | ||
TGM 312: Big Data in the Global Economy | ||
TGM 391: Global Business and Professional Development Skills | ||
Term 6 |
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TGM 353: Regional Management Environment | ||
TGM 300: Principles of Finance for Global Organizations | ||
TGM 430: International Trade and Regional Economic Agreements | ||
2 Elective Courses | ||
Term 7 |
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TGM 484: Internship | ||
TGM 489: Multinational Organizational Leadership | ||
TGM 460: Global Risk Assessment and Management | ||
Upper Division Elective | ||
Elective | ||
Term 8 |
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TGM 498: Pro-Seminar | ||
TGM 478: Cross-Cultural Communication and Negotiation | ||
Upper Division Elective | ||
Two Electives |
Financial aid and costs
Financial aid
ASU is committed to offering you a top-quality education that provides the most value for your investment and prepares you for a lifetime of success. Learn more on the ASU Financial Aid and Scholarship Services page.
Program costs
Apply early for priority admission and financial aid consideration. Approximately 84% of students receive some form of financial aid. You can use ASU's tuition estimator to see a breakdown of potential costs.
Fees | USD$ |
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Application fee (Arizona resident) | $50 |
Application fee (nonresident) | $70 |
Application fees (international) | $85 |
Program cost (Arizona resident) | $13,161 per academic year |
Program cost (nonresident) | $34,103 per academic year |
Program cost (international) | $40,216 per academic year |
Faculty and campus
Faculty highlights
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Our campus
We wanted to give every student the resources to change the world so we built the most technologically advanced educational headquarters on the planet. Learn a new language in our immersive VR language lab, visualize and interpret data using AI in our global decision theater, and connect with our global community using the latest in immersive and virtual communications.
Thunderbird's new global headquarters on ASU's Downtown campus is the world's most technologically-advance management and leadership building. With over 100,000 square feet, 31 million pixels of LED content, 1,600 square feet of displays, a VR language lab, a global decision theater, and a roof-top pub, just to mention some highlights.
The Haas Digital Global Forum at One Global Place serves as the center of the building and a convening space for our global community, in-person or remotely, boasting the latest technology anywhere in the world. Over 14 million pixels of high-resolution LEDs wrap the entire 360 degrees of the circular Global Forum, in addition to the 8-foot LED globe hanging from the ceiling.
The state-of-the-art 26 feet wide and 10 feet tall video wall in the Global Forum allows for stunning displays. During events, it can be used for presentations, live camera feeds, and data visualization.
Thunderbird's innovation lab houses the School's VR Language Lab, as well as other state-of-the-art technology such as the table-top computers that allow for collaborative working on custom-made touch-screen, interactive surfaces. There are nine multi-touch tables across the campus, each comprised of 55-inch ultra-narrow bezel optical touch LCDs that allow for next-generation collaboration.
At the center of the Haas Digital Global Forum is the interactive globe. This globe has an impressive diameter of 8.2 feet and can be controlled via motion-responsive technology at the 18 foot wide control screen below.
Relax and socialize in One Global Place's global forum which can be transformed to host events, host a convocation ceremony, a student-led Regional Night, or host a World Cup match.
Our state-of-the-art classroom feature flexible layouts, multiple LED and projection displays, in-ceiling mics and video cameras to facilitate remote learning, and the latest technologies to enhance the classroom experience.
The innovation lab on the first floor of Thunderbird's global headquarters provides a comfortable space for members of our global community to come together to collaborate and socialize.
Each floor of One Global Place is connected by a regional Heritage Lounge. The second and third floors are connected by our Africa and the Middle East Heritage Lounge featuring comfortable furniture and relics from the Thunderbird archives from both regions.
The 3rd-floor Asia Heriate Lounge serves as yet another area for students and alumni to come together and socialize in a climate that reflects the school's global focus and heritage.
Connecting the faculty offices on the 4th floor to the Dean's office and pub on the 5th floor is the Latin America Heritage Lounge. The space serves as a gathering space for faculty, students, and staff to socialize, study and celebrate.
One Global Place serves as a convening spot, not only for the global Thunderbird community and larger ASU community but also the Phoenix business, non-profit and diplomatic community. Our 2nd floor reception area welcomes visitors from around the world and provides great overviews of the Global Forum.
T-birds can take time for personal reflection in our Meditation and Prayer room on the 2nd floor. Two adulation rooms are available across the way for our Muslim students to prepare for daily prayer.
Our Global pub located on the 5th floor is open to students, staff, and the public allowing them to build their networks by furthering connections beyond the classroom.
The Pub at One Global Place pays homage to the original and icon pub at the original campus in Glendale Arizona at the site of Thunderbird Airfield, where the school was founded 75 years ago. It incorporates original elements such as the licenseplates from around the world along the bar.
The 5th-floor pub serves as a great gathering point for socializing and fun and includes a shuffleboard underneath the iconic marlin from the old pub.
The Pub features a roof-top deck offering spectacular views of downtown Phoenix and comfortable dinning tables and lounge furniture to enjoy the Phoenix weather.
The flexible format of our classrooms allow for various types of layouts, including study group modules that facilitate collaboration with dedicated LED screens and whiteboards for each group.
When not being used for events, Thunderbird's global forum welcomes students, faculty, and staff with casual lounge space fit to enjoy the nearby Thunderbird Coffee shop.
Nestled between the building's glass facade and 2nd-floor balcony sits a comfortable lounge area where students and visitors can socialize, collaborate, or hold meetings while enjoying the views.
Serving our 45,000-strong global alumni community is our second-floor alumni suite which includes dedicated conference room space, alumni services and staff, and the alumni balcony overlooking the One Global Place courtyard.
Students have ample spaces to meet and work throughout the building. From private study rooms, heritage lounges, and the pub, to public lounge areas such as the S-couch on the 3rd floor.
The third-floor student lounge area offers a variety of spaces to relax, study and socialize. Whether you want to meet as a group, or ready in a quiet space, the lounge area can accommodate you and all of your electronics
One Global Place serves as a convening space for many global organizations across sectors. Our Global Community Suite on the 1st floor provides workspace to global partners who in turn provide internships and jobs to T-birds, and partner with the School on thought leadership and global solutions.
Requirements and deadlines
Application deadlines
Apply early for priority admission and financial aid consideration.
Deadline | Dates |
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Fall admission application opens | July 1 |
Priority admission deadline | Nov 1 |
Regular admission deadline | Jan 15 |
Late admission for first-year and international students | May 1 |
Admission deadline for transfer students | July 1 |
Connect with our admissions team
Schedule a call with a member of the Thunderbird admissions team to answer your questions or schedule a tour of our new state-of-the-art global headquarters.
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