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
  • 32 credit hours apply from Pathway
  • 88 credit hours remaining toward degree

1-Semester:

  • 120 credit hour program
  • 16 credit hours apply from Pathway
  • 104 credit hours remaining toward degree

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 pathway.
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2019/20 2020/21
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This International Year One 1-Semester Pathway lasts six months and is designed for students who already have a higher level of English.

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:

TOEFL 77, IELTS 6.0, PTEA 51, IELA 176, Duolingo 70, 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.
Don't meet the English language level?
Apply for our Academic English
Scholarships

We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that are typically up to $5,000 per year per qualified student.

Dates and prices

Start date End date Course length Tuition
20 August 2019 13 December 2019 1 Semester
View Term dates 		$14,680
8 January 2020 1 May 2020 1 Semester
View Term dates 		$14,680
6 May 2020 14 August 2020 1 Semester
View Term dates 		$14,680
Additional fees

Class information

Class hours:

9-13 hours per week
Maximum class size (for English language teaching): 14

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.

This International Year One 2-Semester Pathway lasts 12 months and is designed for students who have a moderate level of English.

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:

TOEFL 60, IELTS 5.5, PTEA 44+, Completion of Academic English Level 4, Password overall Level 6, IELA 162, Duolingo 50, 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.
Don't meet the English language level?
Apply for our Academic English
Scholarships

We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that are typically up to $5,000 per year per qualified student.

Dates and prices

Start date End date Course length Tuition
20 August 2019 1 May 2020 2 Semesters
View Term dates 		$25,530
8 January 2020 14 August 2020 2 Semesters
View Term dates 		$25,530
6 May 2020 11 December 2020 2 Semesters
View Term dates 		$25,530
Additional fees

Class information

Class hours:

9-13 hours per week
Maximum class size (for English language teaching): 14

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.

This International Year One 3-Semester Pathway lasts 18 months and is designed for students who need a more intensive English-language program.

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:

TOEFL 50, IELTS 5.0, PTEA 41+, Completion of Academic English Level 3, IELA 154, or Duolingo 45.
Age requirements: 17 years and above
Academic requirements:

High school diploma; Minimum 2.0 GPA or 55% Gaokao score in each province.
Don't meet the English language level?
Apply for our Academic English
Scholarships

We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that are typically up to $5,000 per year per qualified student.

Dates and prices

Start date End date Course length Tuition
20 August 2019 14 August 2020 3 Semesters
View Term dates 		$33,720
8 January 2020 11 December 2020 3 Semesters
View Term dates 		$33,720
6 May 2020 30 April 2021 3 Semesters
View Term dates 		$33,720
Additional fees

Class information

Class hours:

9-13 hours per week
Maximum class size (for English language teaching): 14

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.

Please select your course delivery method with the toggle below.
This International Year One 1-Semester Pathway lasts six months and is designed for students who already have a higher level of English.

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:

TOEFL 77, IELTS 6.0, PTEA 51, IELA 176, Duolingo 70, 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.
Don't meet the English language level?
Apply for our Academic English
Scholarships

We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that are typically up to $5,000 per year per qualified student.

Dates and prices

Start date End date Course length Tuition
18 August 2020 11 December 2020 1 Semester
View Term dates 		*
6 January 2021 30 April 2021 1 Semester
View Term dates 		*
5 May 2021 13 August 2021 1 Semester
View Term dates 		*
Additional fees

Class information

Class hours:

9-13 hours per week
Maximum class size (for English language teaching): 14

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.

This International Year One 2-Semester Pathway lasts 12 months and is designed for students who have a moderate level of English.

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:

TOEFL 77, IELTS 6.0, PTEA 51, IELA 176, Duolingo 70, 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.
Don't meet the English language level?
Apply for our Academic English
Scholarships

We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that are typically up to $5,000 per year per qualified student.

Dates and prices

Start date End date Course length Tuition
18 August 2020 30 April 2021 2 Semesters
View Term dates 		*
6 January 2021 13 August 2021 2 Semesters
View Term dates 		*
5 May 2021 10 December 2021 2 Semesters
View Term dates 		*
Additional fees

Class information

Class hours:

9-13 hours per week
Maximum class size (for English language teaching): 14

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.

This International Year One 3-Semester Pathway lasts 18 months and is designed for students who need a more intensive English-language program.

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:

TOEFL 50, IELTS 5.0, PTEA 41+, Completion of Academic English Level 3, IELA 154, or Duolingo 45.
Age requirements: 17 years and above
Academic requirements:

High school diploma; Minimum 2.0 GPA or 55% Gaokao score in each province.
Don't meet the English language level?
Apply for our Academic English
Scholarships

We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that are typically up to $5,000 per year per qualified student.

Dates and prices

Start date End date Course length Tuition
18 August 2020 13 August 2021 3 Semesters
View Term dates 		*
6 January 2021 10 December 2021 3 Semesters
View Term dates 		*
5 May 2021 29 April 2022 3 Semesters
View Term dates 		*
Additional fees

Class information

Class hours:

9-13 hours per week
Maximum class size (for English language teaching): 14

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.

Please select your course delivery method with the toggle below.

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:

TOEFL 77, IELTS 6.0, PTEA 51, IELA 176, Duolingo 70, 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.
Don't meet the English language level?
Apply for our Academic English
Scholarships

We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that are typically up to $5,000 per year per qualified student.

Dates and prices

Start date End date Course length Tuition
20 August 2019 13 December 2019 1 Semester
View Term dates 		$14,680
8 January 2020 1 May 2020 1 Semester
View Term dates 		$14,680
6 May 2020 14 August 2020 1 Semester
View Term dates 		$14,680
Additional fees

Class information

Class hours:

9-13 hours per week
Maximum class size (for English language teaching): 14

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, Password overall Level 6, IELA 162, Duolingo 50, 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.
Don't meet the English language level?
Apply for our Academic English
Scholarships

We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that are typically up to $5,000 per year per qualified student.

Dates and prices

Start date End date Course length Tuition
20 August 2019 1 May 2020 2 Semesters
View Term dates 		$25,530
8 January 2020 14 August 2020 2 Semesters
View Term dates 		$25,530
6 May 2020 11 December 2020 2 Semesters
View Term dates 		$25,530
Additional fees

Class information

Class hours:

9-13 hours per week
Maximum class size (for English language teaching): 14

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, or Duolingo 45.
Age requirements: 17 years and above
Academic requirements:

High school diploma; Minimum 2.0 GPA or 55% Gaokao score in each province.
Don't meet the English language level?
Apply for our Academic English
Scholarships

We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that are typically up to $5,000 per year per qualified student.

Dates and prices

Start date End date Course length Tuition
20 August 2019 14 August 2020 3 Semesters
View Term dates 		$33,720
8 January 2020 11 December 2020 3 Semesters
View Term dates 		$33,720
6 May 2020 30 April 2021 3 Semesters
View Term dates 		$33,720
Additional fees

Class information

Class hours:

9-13 hours per week
Maximum class size (for English language teaching): 14

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.

Please select your course delivery method with the toggle below.

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:

TOEFL 77, IELTS 6.0, PTEA 51, IELA 176, Duolingo 70, 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.
Don't meet the English language level?
Apply for our Academic English
Scholarships

We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that are typically up to $5,000 per year per qualified student.

Dates and prices

Start date End date Course length Tuition
18 August 2020 11 December 2020 1 Semester
View Term dates 		*
6 January 2021 30 April 2021 1 Semester
View Term dates 		*
5 May 2021 13 August 2021 1 Semester
View Term dates 		*
Additional fees

Class information

Class hours:

9-13 hours per week
Maximum class size (for English language teaching): 14

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 70, 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.
Don't meet the English language level?
Apply for our Academic English
Scholarships

We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that are typically up to $5,000 per year per qualified student.

Dates and prices

Start date End date Course length Tuition
18 August 2020 30 April 2021 2 Semesters
View Term dates 		*
6 January 2021 13 August 2021 2 Semesters
View Term dates 		*
5 May 2021 10 December 2021 2 Semesters
View Term dates 		*
Additional fees

Class information

Class hours:

9-13 hours per week
Maximum class size (for English language teaching): 14

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, or Duolingo 45.
Age requirements: 17 years and above
Academic requirements:

High school diploma; Minimum 2.0 GPA or 55% Gaokao score in each province.
Don't meet the English language level?
Apply for our Academic English
Scholarships

We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that are typically up to $5,000 per year per qualified student.

Dates and prices

Start date End date Course length Tuition
18 August 2020 13 August 2021 3 Semesters
View Term dates 		*
6 January 2021 10 December 2021 3 Semesters
View Term dates 		*
5 May 2021 29 April 2022 3 Semesters
View Term dates 		*
Additional fees

Class information

Class hours:

9-13 hours per week
Maximum class size (for English language teaching): 14

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.

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