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 The University of Alabama at Birmingham. After successfully completing the Pathway program, you are guaranteed to enter your next semester of study. This transition to university from an INTO program is called progression.
Degree Program Components
2-Semester:
- 120 credit hour program
- 29-32 credit hours apply from Pathway
- 88-91 credit hours remaining toward degree
1-Semester:
- 120 credit hour program
- 14-16 credit hours apply from Pathway
- 104-106 credit hours remaining toward degree
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: |
TOEFL 77, IELTS 6.0, PTEA 51, IELA 176, Duolingo 120, GaoKao 120, TOEFL Essentials 8.5. |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | High school diploma; Minimum 2.0 GPA or 55% Gaokao score in each province. |
We support you. We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve the goal of studying at a world-class US university.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 16 August 2022 | 9 December 2022 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
USD $17,990 |
| 4 January 2023 | 21 April 2023 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
USD $17,990 |
| 3 May 2023 | 11 August 2023 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
USD $17,990 |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 14 |
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
9-13 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA. 80% Minimum in all required ELI courses. C or better in all courses, no grades of I or W permitted. C or better in all courses. No grades of I (Incomplete) or W (WIthdrawn) permitted. Students must test into at least MA 105.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL 60, IELTS 5.5, PTEA 44+, Completion of Academic English Level 4, IELA 162, Duolingo 90, GaoKao 110, TOEFL Essentials 6.5. |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | High school diploma; Minimum 2.0 GPA or 55% Gaokao score in each province. |
We support you. We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve the goal of studying at a world-class US university.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 16 August 2022 | 21 April 2023 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
USD $31,300 |
| 4 January 2023 | 11 August 2023 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
USD $31,300 |
| 3 May 2023 | 8 December 2023 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
USD $31,300 |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 14 |
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
9-13 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA. 80% Minimum in all required ELI courses. C or better in all courses, no grades of I or W permitted.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL 50, IELTS 5.0, PTEA 41+, Completion of Academic English Level 3, IELA 154, Duolingo 75, Gaokao 105, TOEFL Essentials 6.0. |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | High school diploma; Minimum 2.0 GPA or 55% Gaokao score in each province. |
We support you. We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve the goal of studying at a world-class US university.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 16 August 2022 | 11 August 2023 |
3 Semesters
View Term dates |
USD $40,365 |
| 4 January 2023 | 8 December 2023 |
3 Semesters
View Term dates |
USD $40,365 |
| 3 May 2023 | 19 April 2024 |
3 Semesters
View Term dates |
USD $40,365 |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 14 |
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
9-13 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA. 80% Minimum in all required ELI courses. C or better in all courses, no grades of I or W permitted.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL 77, IELTS 6.0, PTEA 51, IELA 176, Duolingo 120, GaoKao 120, TOEFL Essentials 8.5. |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | High school diploma; Minimum 2.0 GPA or 55% Gaokao score in each province. |
We support you. We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve the goal of studying at a world-class US university.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 15 August 2023 | 15 December 2023 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
* |
| 3 January 2024 | 19 April 2024 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
* |
| 1 May 2024 | 16 August 2024 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
* |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 14 |
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
9-13 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA. 80% Minimum in all required ELI courses. C or better in all courses, no grades of I or W permitted. C or better in all courses. No grades of I (Incomplete) or W (WIthdrawn) permitted. Students must test into at least MA 105.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL 60, IELTS 5.5, PTEA 44+, Completion of Academic English Level 4, IELA 162, Duolingo 90, GaoKao 110, TOEFL Essentials 6.5. |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | High school diploma; Minimum 2.0 GPA or 55% Gaokao score in each province. |
We support you. We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve the goal of studying at a world-class US university.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 15 August 2023 | 19 April 2024 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
| 3 January 2024 | 16 August 2024 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
| 1 May 2024 | 13 December 2024 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 14 |
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
9-13 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA. 80% Minimum in all required ELI courses. C or better in all courses, no grades of I or W permitted.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL 50, IELTS 5.0, PTEA 41+, Completion of Academic English Level 3, IELA 154, Duolingo 75, Gaokao 105, TOEFL Essentials 6.0. |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | High school diploma; Minimum 2.0 GPA or 55% Gaokao score in each province. |
We support you. We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve the goal of studying at a world-class US university.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 15 August 2023 | 16 August 2024 |
3 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
| 3 January 2024 | 13 December 2024 |
3 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
| 1 May 2024 | 18 April 2025 |
3 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 14 |
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
9-13 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA. 80% Minimum in all required ELI courses. C or better in all courses, no grades of I or W permitted.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL 77, IELTS 6.0, PTEA 51, IELA 176, Duolingo 120, GaoKao 120, TOEFL Essentials 8.5. |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | High school diploma; Minimum 2.0 GPA or 55% Gaokao score in each province. |
We support you. We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve the goal of studying at a world-class US university.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 16 August 2022 | 9 December 2022 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
USD $17,990 |
| 4 January 2023 | 21 April 2023 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
USD $17,990 |
| 3 May 2023 | 11 August 2023 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
USD $17,990 |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 14 |
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
9-13 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA. 80% Minimum in all required ELI courses. C or better in all courses, no grades of I or W permitted.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL 60, IELTS 5.5, PTEA 44+, Completion of Academic English Level 4, IELA 162, Duolingo 90, GaoKao 110, TOEFL Essentials 6.5. |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | High school diploma; Minimum 2.0 GPA or 55% Gaokao score in each province. |
We support you. We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve the goal of studying at a world-class US university.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 16 August 2022 | 21 April 2023 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
USD $31,300 |
| 4 January 2023 | 11 August 2023 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
USD $31,300 |
| 3 May 2023 | 8 December 2023 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
USD $31,300 |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 14 |
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
9-13 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA. 80% Minimum in all required ELI courses. C or better in all courses, no grades of I or W permitted.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL 50, IELTS 5.0, PTEA 41+, Completion of Academic English Level 3, IELA 154, Duolingo 75, Gaokao 105, TOEFL Essentials 6.0. |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | High school diploma; Minimum 2.0 GPA or 55% Gaokao score in each province. |
We support you. We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve the goal of studying at a world-class US university.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 16 August 2022 | 11 August 2023 |
3 Semesters
View Term dates |
USD $40,365 |
| 4 January 2023 | 8 December 2023 |
3 Semesters
View Term dates |
USD $40,365 |
| 3 May 2023 | 19 April 2024 |
3 Semesters
View Term dates |
USD $40,365 |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 14 |
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
9-13 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA. 80% Minimum in all required ELI courses. C or better in all courses, no grades of I or W permitted.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL 77, IELTS 6.0, PTEA 51, IELA 176, Duolingo 120, GaoKao 120, TOEFL Essentials 8.5. |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | High school diploma; Minimum 2.0 GPA or 55% Gaokao score in each province. |
We support you. We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve the goal of studying at a world-class US university.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 15 August 2023 | 15 December 2023 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
* |
| 3 January 2024 | 19 April 2024 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
* |
| 1 May 2024 | 16 August 2024 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
* |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 14 |
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
9-13 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA. 80% Minimum in all required ELI courses. C or better in all courses, no grades of I or W permitted.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL 60, IELTS 5.5, PTEA 44+, Completion of Academic English Level 4, IELA 162, Duolingo 90, GaoKao 110, TOEFL Essentials 6.5. |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | High school diploma; Minimum 2.0 GPA or 55% Gaokao score in each province. |
We support you. We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve the goal of studying at a world-class US university.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 15 August 2023 | 19 April 2024 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
| 3 January 2024 | 16 August 2024 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
| 1 May 2024 | 13 December 2024 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 14 |
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
9-13 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA. 80% Minimum in all required ELI courses. C or better in all courses, no grades of I or W permitted.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL 50, IELTS 5.0, PTEA 41+, Completion of Academic English Level 3, IELA 154, Duolingo 75, Gaokao 105, TOEFL Essentials 6.0. |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | High school diploma; Minimum 2.0 GPA or 55% Gaokao score in each province. |
We support you. We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve the goal of studying at a world-class US university.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 15 August 2023 | 16 August 2024 |
3 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
| 3 January 2024 | 13 December 2024 |
3 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
| 1 May 2024 | 18 April 2025 |
3 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 14 |
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
9-13 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA. 80% Minimum in all required ELI courses. C or better in all courses, no grades of I or W permitted.