The International Business programme at Xiamen University (XMU) is offered by the School of Economics, which was the first economics school established among national key comprehensive universities in mainland China. The economics programme at XMU has consistently ranked among the top five in China. According to the 2013 Tilburg University Worldwide Economics Schools Research Ranking, XMU ranked among the top four in China and 16th in Asia for the number of published articles in prestigious international journals.

The programme is supported by a distinguished faculty, consisting of 12 professors, 13 associate professors, and 5 assistant professors. Ninety-seven percent of the faculty hold Ph.D. degrees from world-renowned universities. The programme places strong emphasis on the research of international economic theories and trade policies while closely monitoring the dynamics and mechanisms of international businesses and overseas investments.

At Xiamen University Malaysia (XMUM), the International Business programme is designed to equip students with a broad understanding of global business trends and issues, particularly multinational business operations and marketing strategies. With their acquired business acumen and cross-cultural sensitivity, graduates are well-prepared to navigate trans-border interactions and excel in their professional careers.