BS International Business
Program Overview
The BS in International Business at NIT is designed for students who want to operate confidently across borders, cultures, and global markets. Developed using Arizona State University’s (ASU) curriculum, the program prepares graduates to understand international trade, multinational strategy, and global business operations in an interconnected world.
Built on a strong foundation in management, economics, finance, technology, and analytics, the curriculum emphasizes global strategy, sustainable business practices, intercultural communication, and ethical leadership. Students learn how organizations compete internationally, how global supply chains function, and how economic and regulatory environments shape cross-border decision-making.
Students progress through coursework in global management, international trade, supply chain operations, business analytics, innovation, and entrepreneurship, supported by a distinctive Pakistan-focused component that strengthens regional insight within a global framework. This combination enables students to analyze global markets while remaining grounded in emerging-market realities.
The program integrates practical learning through a professional internship and a final-year capstone project. Electives in global risk assessment, multinational leadership, and entrepreneurship further prepare students to lead in diverse, fast-moving international business environments.
Graduates of the BS in International Business are equipped for careers in multinational corporations, global supply chains, consulting, trade, entrepreneurship, and international development, as well as for advanced postgraduate study.
Dual Degree Pathway (3+1 Program):
 The BS in International Business offers a 3+1 Dual Degree Pathway in partnership with the Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University (ASU). Students may complete all four years at NIT or choose the 3+1 option studying three years at NIT and the final year at Arizona State University, either online or on-campus.
Upon successful completion, students earn two degrees:
A Bachelor’s in International Business from the National Institute of Technology (NIT), and
A B.S. in International Trade from the Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University.
This dual credential provides strong academic depth, global exposure, and international credibility. Students benefit from Arizona State University’s global learning environment while retaining a solid foundation in regional and emerging-market business dynamics.
The 3+1 pathway significantly enhances global mobility, cross-cultural competence, and career readiness, positioning graduates to thrive in international corporations, global consulting firms, trade organizations, and entrepreneurial ventures worldwide.
Career Pathways:
Graduates of the Bachelor’s in International Business (3+1) program are equipped to operate across borders, industries, and cultures. With strong grounding in business fundamentals, analytics, global trade, and leadership, alumni pursue roles in both corporate and entrepreneurial environments.
- International Business ManagerÂ
- Multinational Corporate ExecutiveÂ
- Supply Chain & Logistics ManagerÂ
- Management ConsultantÂ
- Global Financial AnalystÂ
- Economic Development SpecialistÂ
- Trade & Investment AdvisorÂ
- Global Marketing ManagerÂ
- Entrepreneur / Startup FounderÂ
- Business Data AnalystÂ
- IT & Business Integration ManagerÂ
NIT Admission Criteria:
The National Institute of Technology (NIT) seeks to admit academically prepared, motivated, and intellectually curious students who demonstrate the potential to contribute positively to the university’s learning environment and to society. Meeting the minimum eligibility requirements qualifies an applicant for admission evaluation but does not guarantee admission. Applicants may apply if they meet any one of the minimum criteria outlined below:
Matriculation/Intermediate Requirements: 12 years of formal education with a minimum of 60% marks (no specific subject requirements).  Â
Cambridge International (O & A Levels):
- O Level: Eight subjects (English, Mathematics, Urdu, Islamiat, Pakistan Studies + 3 electives), with an average of grade C. (Additional Mathematics does not count as an elective)
- A Level: Three principal subjects with an average of grade C. (Further Mathematics and General Paper are excluded.)
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International Baccalaureate (IB):
- Minimum 30/45 points.  Â
- English is compulsory; CAS and TOK must be completed.  Â
- Students must also pass Urdu, Islamiat and Pakistan Studies (via O-Level/SSC/IB).
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High School Diploma (HSD):
- Minimum 60% overall.  Â
- English is required, along with four principal electives in grades 9–12. Â
- Students must also pass Urdu, Islamiat and Pakistan Studies (via O-Level/SSC/HSD)Â
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Admissions to earn the Bachelor's​​ Degree in International Trade by Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University (ASU):
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”).
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).
Fee Structure For The Academic Year 2025-26 (PKR)
One-time Admission Fee: 145,000
One-time Security Fee: 50,000
Semester Registration Fee: 40,000 per semester
Tuition Fee:
Fall semester: 547,500
Spring semester: 657,000
Total tuition fee for the Academic year 2025-26: 1,479,500
Program Plan
Year One
| Spring Semester 1 | Credits |
|---|---|
MAT 210: Brief Calculus | 3 Credits |
SSC 100: Fundamentals of Academic Writing | 3 Credits |
CIS 105: Computer Applications and Information Technology | 3 Credits |
WPC 150: Business and Society | 3 Credits |
SSC 102: Pakistan Studies | 2 Credits |
SSC 101: Islamic Studies | 2 Credits |
PHI 105: Intro to Ethics | 3 Credits |
| Total Credits | 19 Credits |
| Summer Semester 2 (Summer Session IV) | Credits |
|---|---|
MAT 211: Mathematics for Business Analysis | 3 Credits |
ECN 211: Macroeconomic Principles | 3 Credits |
COM 225: Public Speaking and Presentations | 3 Credits |
BIO 100: Living World | 4 Credits |
TGM 101: Principles of Global Management | 3 Credits |
QUR 101: Understanding the Quran I | 1 Credits |
TGM 200: Principles of Accounting for Global Organizations | 3 Credits |
| Total Credits | 20 Credits |
Year Two
| Spring Semester 1 | Credits |
|---|---|
General Education Courses: Arts and Humanities | 2 Credits |
TGM 204: Principles of Marketing for Global Organizations | 3 Credits |
ECN 212: Microeconomic Principles | 3 Credits |
MGT 320: Organizational Behavior | 3 Credits |
QUR 102: Understanding the Quran II | 1 Credits |
FIS 201: Innovation in Society | 2 Credits |
| Total Credits | 15 Credits |
| Summer Semester 2 (Summer Session IV) | Credits |
|---|---|
CCE 401: Civics and Community Engagement | 2 Credits |
SSC 103: Ideology and Constitution | 2 Credits |
PHI 360: Business and Professional Ethics | 3 Credits |
General Education Courses: Social Science | 2 Credits |
CIS 235: Introduction to Information Systems, Analytics and AI in Business | 3 Credits |
MGT 302: Principles of International Business | 3 Credits |
| Total Credits | 15 Credits |
Year Three
| Spring Semester 1 | Credits |
|---|---|
MGT 420: Human Resource Management | 3 Credits |
TGM 312: Big Data in the Global Economy | 3 Credits |
CIS 315: Introduction to Business Data Analytics | 3 Credits |
TGM 310: Supply Chain Operations for Global Organizations | 3 Credits |
ECN 306: Survey of International Economics | 3 Credits |
CEE 181: Technological, Social, and Sustainable Systems | 3 Credits |
| Total Credits | 18 Credits |
| Summer Semester 2 (Summer Session IV) | Credits |
|---|---|
CCE 401: Civics and Community Engagement | 2 Credits |
SSC 103: Ideology and Constitution | 2 Credits |
PHI 360: Business and Professional Ethics | 3 Credits |
General Education Courses: Social Science | 2 Credits |
CIS 235: Introduction to Information Systems, Analytics and AI in Business | 3 Credits |
MGT 302: Principles of International Business | 3 Credits |
| Total Credits | 15 Credits |
Summer
| Summer | Credits |
|---|---|
Internship | 3 Credits |
Year Four
| Spring Semester 1 | Credits |
|---|---|
TGM 391: Global Business and Professional Development Skills | 3 Credits |
TGM 460: Global Risk Assessment and Management | 3 Credits |
TGM 487: Global Entrepreneurship | 3 Credits |
TGM 489: Multinational Organizational Leadership | 3 Credits |
TGM 353: Regional Management Environment | 3 Credits |
| Total Credits | 15 Credits |
| Summer Semester 2 (Summer Session IV) | Credits |
|---|---|
TGM 478: Cross-Cultural Communication and Negotiation | 3 Credits |
TGM 430: International Trade and Regional Economic Agreements | 3 Credits |
TGM 498: Pro-Seminar/International Business Capstone | 3 Credits |
TGM 468: States and Markets in a Global Economy | 3 Credits |
| Total Credits | 12 Credits |