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 study in the US in January 2021? With our flexible program options, you can choose to study online or on-campus.
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, or GaoKao 120. |
| 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 |
| 5 May 2021 | 13 August 2021 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
$16,960 |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 14 |
| 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, IELA 162, Duolingo 90, or GaoKao 110. |
| 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 |
| 5 May 2021 | 10 December 2021 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
$29,500 |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 14 |
| 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, or Gaokao 105 |
| 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 |
| 5 May 2021 | 22 April 2022 |
3 Semesters
View Term dates |
$38,040 |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 14 |
| 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, or GaoKao 120. |
| 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 |
| 17 August 2021 | 10 December 2021 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
$17,470 |
| 5 January 2022 | 22 April 2022 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
$17,470 |
| 4 May 2022 | 12 August 2022 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
$17,470 |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 14 |
| 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, IELA 162, Duolingo 90, or GaoKao 110. |
| 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 |
| 17 August 2021 | 22 April 2022 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
$30,390 |
| 5 January 2022 | 12 August 2022 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
$30,390 |
| 4 May 2022 | 9 December 2022 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
$30,390 |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 14 |
| 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, or Gaokao 105 |
| 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 |
| 17 August 2021 | 5 August 2022 |
3 Semesters
View Term dates |
$39,190 |
| 5 January 2022 | 9 December 2022 |
3 Semesters
View Term dates |
$39,190 |
| 4 May 2022 | 21 April 2023 |
3 Semesters
View Term dates |
$39,190 |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 14 |
| 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, or GaoKao 120. |
| 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 |
| 5 May 2021 | 13 August 2021 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
$16,960 |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 14 |
| 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, IELA 162, Duolingo 90, or GaoKao 110. |
| 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 |
| 5 May 2021 | 10 December 2021 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
$29,500 |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 14 |
| 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, or Gaokao 105 |
| 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 |
| 5 May 2021 | 22 April 2022 |
3 Semesters
View Term dates |
$38,040 |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 14 |
| 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, or GaoKao 120. |
| 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 |
| 17 August 2021 | 10 December 2021 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
$17,470 |
| 5 January 2022 | 22 April 2022 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
$17,470 |
| 4 May 2022 | 12 August 2022 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
$17,470 |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 14 |
| 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, IELA 162, Duolingo 90, or GaoKao 110. |
| 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 |
| 17 August 2021 | 22 April 2022 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
$30,390 |
| 5 January 2022 | 12 August 2022 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
$30,390 |
| 4 May 2022 | 9 December 2022 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
$30,390 |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 14 |
| 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, or Gaokao 105 |
| 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 |
| 17 August 2021 | 5 August 2022 |
3 Semesters
View Term dates |
$39,190 |
| 5 January 2022 | 9 December 2022 |
3 Semesters
View Term dates |
$39,190 |
| 4 May 2022 | 21 April 2023 |
3 Semesters
View Term dates |
$39,190 |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 14 |
| 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.