### Question
How does General Provisions define international business?


### Answer
Under *20 U.S.C. § 1132*, **international business** is defined as:

> 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**

