### Question
Can you define what international business means?


### Answer
**International business** is defined as the following in *20 U.S.C. § 1132*:

> profit-oriented business relationships conducted across national boundaries and includes activities such as the buying and selling of goods, investments in industries, the licensing of processes, patents and trademarks, and the supply of services

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1132*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER VI-INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS > Part D-General Provisions**

