School of International Studies aspires to be in the forefront in research and education in the fields of international affairs and international business, with concentration on Asia. The School's ultimate goal is to offer innovative education, cutting-edge resources and and enduring sense of scholarly community which make it the ideal environment for disseminating and sharing knowledge.

Futhermore, SOIS's increasing reputation for excellence in research, strong collaborations with industry and government partners, and innovative approaches to teaching and learning are a major source of strength. Bachelor of International Affairs Management (BIAM) program has been awarded with ASEAN University Network Quality Assurance (AUN-QA) certification since 2013. Meanwhile BIBM program has been certified by the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport (CILT). In addition, the BIBM program is in the midst of acquiring an accreditation from The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).