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Bachelor's in International Business

Study three years in Fez, then a final year at the Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University, on campus or online, and graduate with two degrees.

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3 + 1

3 years in Fez, 1 year at ASU

2 degrees

One Moroccan, one American

2 options

Your final year at ASU, on campus or online

32

Institutions in the Cintana Alliance

28

Countries represented

350K+

Students across the network

Why choose this program

A globally oriented undergraduate degree built on the Arizona State University curriculum, delivered in Fez.

World-class curriculum

Developed using ASU's globally recognized curriculum, combining management, economics, finance and technology.

Dual degree pathway

Graduate with a Licence from UPF University and a B.S. in International Trade from Thunderbird at ASU.

Flexible final year

Complete your fourth year on campus in Arizona or online, depending on your plans and your budget.

Ready for the job market

An internship and a final-year Capstone Project put your skills to work on real international business situations.

How the 3+1 pathway works

Four years, two campuses, two diplomas.

Year 1 · Fez

Foundations in management, economics, finance and technology at the American International Institute.

Year 2 · Fez

International trade policy, cross-border business, sustainability and intercultural communication.

Year 3 · Fez

Specialized courses, AI tools, hands-on project work and an internship in a global context.

Year 4 · ASU

Final year at Thunderbird School of Global Management, on campus in Arizona or online, plus the Capstone Project.

The two degrees you graduate with

UPF University

Licence in International Business and Trade

A Moroccan degree, automatically equivalent to the national diploma since UPF's state recognition in 2018.

Arizona State University

B.S. in International Trade

Awarded by the Thunderbird School of Global Management, giving you a recognized American credential.

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What you'll study

International trade & cross-border business

Trade policy, market entry, and the rules that govern business across borders.

Data visualization & global risk assessment

Specialized courses that turn data into decisions in an international context.

AI tools for business

Practical use of AI tools built into the coursework, not bolted on afterwards.

Global Signature Courses & Master Classes

Sessions delivered with the wider ASU and Cintana network.

Ethical leadership & intercultural communication

Multinational leadership, sustainability and working across cultures.

Optional semester mobility

Spend a semester at another institution in the ASU and Cintana Alliance.

Learning you can point to

Practical learning sits at the centre of the curriculum. You leave with work you can show an employer, not only a transcript.

  • Internship

    Real-world experience applying your skills in a global setting.

  • Final-year Capstone Project

    Build strategic solutions to a complex international business situation.

  • Hands-on project work

    Case studies and team projects throughout the three years in Fez.

Students working on an international business project

Where graduates go

The dual credential opens roles in multinationals, trade, finance and entrepreneurship.

International Business Manager

Run operations across markets.

Multinational Corporate Executive

Lead teams inside global firms.

Supply Chain & Logistics Manager

Move goods across borders efficiently.

Management Consultant

Advise companies entering new markets.

Global Financial Analyst

Assess risk and returns internationally.

Economic Development Specialist

Work on growth and trade policy.

Trade & Investment Advisor

Guide cross-border deals and investment.

Global Marketing Manager

Build brands across cultures.

Entrepreneur / Startup Founder

Launch your own international venture.

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Everything about the program in one document

The full brochure for the Bachelor's in International Business, with the details families usually call us about, so you can read it with your parents before deciding.

  • The complete 3+1 structure, year by year
  • Tuition for both the Fez years and the ASU year
  • Admission requirements and the English level expected
  • The nine career paths the dual degree opens
  • The full map of the Cintana Alliance network

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UPF · AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY

Bachelor's

International Business

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What students say

Voices from the American International Institute in Fez.

My parents were not ready for me to leave at 18, and honestly neither was I. Doing the first years here means I get the American programme while still living at home, and by the time I go I will actually be ready for it.

Y

Youssra

International Business

The first thing that surprised me was how much we are asked to talk. In my old school you memorised and repeated. Here you get a real company situation and you have to defend your answer in front of everyone.

AM

Ahmed Majd

International Business

You feel the connection to Arizona long before the fourth year. The material, the projects, the way things are graded. When I talk to friends in other business schools we are clearly not doing the same programme.

I

Israe

International Business

Part of a global academic network

UPF – American International Institute and Arizona State University

Through the Cintana Alliance, UPF students are connected to 32 institutions across 28 countries and a network of more than 350,000 students.

Fees and admission

Tuition

First 3 years at UPF, Fez campus

  • Application fee500 MAD
  • Annual tuition70,000 MAD
  • Merit-based scholarshipsAvailable

Fourth year at Arizona State University

Tuition for the ASU year is managed directly by Arizona State University.

Online option, what it costs On-campus option, cost and aid

Admission requirements

  • 1A Baccalauréat diploma.
  • 2A strong academic record.
  • 3Proof of English proficiency: TOEFL, IELTS or equivalent.
  • 4An admission test, which includes an English level assessment.

Not sure whether your file qualifies? Ask us and an advisor will look at it with you.

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Questions families ask

If yours isn't here, send it through the form below.

Do I really get two separate degrees?
Yes. On successful completion you earn a Licence in International Business and Trade from UPF University and a B.S. in International Trade from the Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University.
Do I have to travel to the United States?
No. The fourth year can be completed on campus in Arizona or entirely online. You choose the option that fits your situation, and the degree is the same either way.
Is the UPF degree recognized in Morocco?
UPF was the first private university in Fez to be officially recognized by the Moroccan State, in May 2018. Its degrees are automatically equivalent to Moroccan national diplomas.
What does the fourth year cost?
The first three years at UPF are 70,000 MAD per year plus a 500 MAD application fee. Tuition for the fourth year is set and managed directly by Arizona State University, and differs between the online and on-campus options. The links in the fees section above give current figures.
What level of English do I need?
You need proof of English proficiency, TOEFL, IELTS or an equivalent, and you sit an admission test that includes an English level assessment. If you're not there yet, talk to an advisor about what to work on before applying.
Are scholarships available?
Merit-based scholarships are available for eligible students on the three years at the Fez campus. Eligibility is assessed on your academic record.
Can I study somewhere else for a semester?
Yes. Optional semester mobility is offered at other institutions in the ASU and Cintana Alliance, a network of 32 institutions across 28 countries.
What happens after I fill in the form?
An admissions advisor contacts you to walk through your profile, the documents you'll need and the next intake dates. There's no commitment at that stage.

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