Department of International Business performs research and education within the subject areas of marketing, economy, management, language, business and innovation. The faculty's objective is to answer and affect the region's need for higher education within economic and administrative subjects, international business and entrepreneurship.

The business sector in the northern part of Western Norway is internationally oriented, and many businesses operate in markets with a strong global competition. Several studies conclude that both the business and public sectors in the county have a great need for employees with higher education. Particularly, the need for employees with economic and administrative educations is expected to increase in the near future.