BS International Trade at Arizona State University

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Science program in international trade provides you with the exposure to the global business environment that distinguishes you in the workforce. You 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.

Faculty: Thunderbird School of Global Management | Department: Thunderbird School of Global Management | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tempe, AZ, United States

What you will study

Sample courses CIS 105 Computer Applications and Information Technology COM 225 Public Speaking and Presentations ECN 211 Macroeconomic Principles ECN 212 Microeconomic Principles ECN 306 Survey of International Economics MAT 210 Brief Calculus What If Current ASU students, see how your courses can apply to another major and find out how to change your major .

Career pathways

Our graduates are prepared for a variety of career paths, including: Career Growth Median Salary More Information Compliance Manager Growth: 4.9% Median Salary: $141,900 Learn more Distribution Center Manager Growth: 6.1% Median Salary: $107,230 Learn more Freight Forwarder Growth: 6.2% Median Salary: $52,260 Learn more Investment Fund Manager Growth: 9.7% Median Salary: $166,570 Learn more Logistics Analyst Growth: 17.6% Median Salary: $82,320 Learn more Purchasing Manager Growth: 4.0% Median Salary: $148,080 Learn more Regulatory Affairs Manager Growth: 4.9% Median Salary: $141,900 Learn more Sales Manager Growth: 4.5% Median Salary: $148,270 Learn more Supply Chain Manager Growth: 6.1% Median Salary: $107,230 Learn more Show more Example job titles and salaries listed are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales.

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Application information

Entry requirements

No programme-specific requirements are published. Admission is to the university: all students must meet ASU general university admission requirements (first-year, transfer, international and readmission pathways).

Domestic applicants: USD 12,177 a year (2026-27). Arizona resident tuition. Tuition only for the undergraduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit Source

International applicants: USD 22,792 a year (2026-27). International tuition. Tuition only for the undergraduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loa Source

Entry terms: Fall and Spring semesters plus Summer; the estimator lists Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 admit terms. Transfer students may start in multiple terms throughout the year.

First-year applications open on or around July 1. ASU's priority admission date is Nov. 1. The application fee is $55 for Arizona residents, $85 for domestic nonresidents, $75 for ASU Online and $90 for international nonresidents; apply with the ASU application or the Common Application (one only). ACT or SAT scores are not required for admission. FAFSA priority filing date: Jan. 15.

Transfer students apply with the ASU application or the Transfer Common Application; ASU uses rolling admission without hard deadlines for transfer applicants and decisions follow two to four weeks after all items are received. The application fee is $55 for Arizona residents, $85 for domestic nonresidents, $75 for ASU Online and $90 for international nonresidents. ACT or SAT scores are not required.

Apply through the official page: https://admission.asu.edu/apply

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