International Year One in Business
International Year One in Business will prepare you to enter your next semester of a bachelor’s degree program at Hofstra University.
Upon successful completion of International Year One and meeting university requirements for undergraduate admission, you may enter your next semester of undergraduate study at Hofstra University. This program pairs you with dedicated faculty who help you succeed in your first year at Hofstra University.
Want to customize your studies to suit you? We’d love to see you on campus, but if you are unable to travel, our flexible learning options allow you to start your degree right away, wherever you are, on-campus or online.
No matter where and how you study, we guarantee the same high-quality programs and faculty and the same outcomes.
When you’re able to join us in person, we’ll make the transition to on-campus learning as smooth as possible, supporting you every step of the way. And with our partner universities carefully following COVID-19 regulations, we’ll always put your health and wellbeing first, so you can focus on what matters – your future.
Course features
- Begin earning credits toward your degree even if you don’t meet the academic and English requirements for direct entry.
- Receive additional support to move you successfully through your first year at a US university.
- Graduate in the same amount of time as domestic students.
- Smaller class sizes allow you to spend more time with your teachers.
- Develop the knowledge and skills for your degree through your chosen program.
- Start taking classes in your major while progressing through the IYO program.
Your course options
View detailed course content by selecting one of the options below:
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 79, TOEFL Essentials 8.5, Duolingo 120, or Password 8. |
| Academic requirements: | Minimum GPA of 2.5. High school diploma. |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. Scholarship funding is available for both direct-entry and Pathway students.
Tuition and Funding:
For estimated tuition and funding details, please visit our costs page.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 28 August 2023 | 20 December 2023 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
USD $31,470 |
| 22 January 2024 | 18 May 2024 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
USD $31,470 |
Class information
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
12-16 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum 2.5 GPA, No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 5.5, TOEFL 60, TOEFL Essentials 6.5, Duolingo 90, Password 6, or Completion of AE Level 4. |
| Academic requirements: | Minimum GPA of 2.5. High school diploma. |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. Scholarship funding is available for both direct-entry and Pathway students.
Tuition and Funding:
For estimated tuition and funding details, please visit our costs page.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 28 August 2023 | 18 May 2024 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
USD $54,780 |
| 22 January 2024 | 23 August 2024 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
USD $54,780 |
Class information
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
12-16 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum 2.5 GPA, No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 5.0, TOEFL 50, TOEFL Essentials 6.0, Duolingo 75, Password 5, or Completion of AE Level 3. |
| Academic requirements: | Minimum GPA of 2.5. High school diploma. |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. Scholarship funding is available for both direct-entry and Pathway students.
Tuition and Funding:
For estimated tuition and funding details, please visit our costs page.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 28 August 2023 | 23 August 2024 |
3 Semesters
View Term dates |
USD $64,760 |
| 22 January 2024 | 13 December 2024 |
3 Semesters
View Term dates |
USD $64,760 |
Class information
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
12-16 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum 2.5 GPA, No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 79, TOEFL Essentials 8.5, Duolingo 120, or Password 8. |
| Academic requirements: | Minimum GPA of 2.5. High school diploma. |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. Scholarship funding is available for both direct-entry and Pathway students.
Tuition and Funding:
For estimated tuition and funding details, please visit our costs page.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 28 August 2023 | 20 December 2023 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
USD $31,470 |
| 22 January 2024 | 18 May 2024 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
USD $31,470 |
Class information
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
12-16 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum 2.5 GPA, No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 5.5, TOEFL 60, TOEFL Essentials 6.5, Duolingo 90, Password 6, or Completion of AE Level 4. |
| Academic requirements: | Minimum GPA of 2.5. High school diploma. |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. Scholarship funding is available for both direct-entry and Pathway students.
Tuition and Funding:
For estimated tuition and funding details, please visit our costs page.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 28 August 2023 | 18 May 2024 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
USD $54,780 |
| 22 January 2024 | 23 August 2024 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
USD $54,780 |
Class information
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
12-16 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum 2.5 GPA, No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 5.0, TOEFL 50, TOEFL Essentials 6.0, Duolingo 75, Password 5, or Completion of AE Level 3. |
| Academic requirements: | Minimum GPA of 2.5. High school diploma. |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. Scholarship funding is available for both direct-entry and Pathway students.
Tuition and Funding:
For estimated tuition and funding details, please visit our costs page.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 28 August 2023 | 23 August 2024 |
3 Semesters
View Term dates |
USD $64,760 |
| 22 January 2024 | 13 December 2024 |
3 Semesters
View Term dates |
USD $64,760 |
Class information
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
12-16 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum 2.5 GPA, No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades