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International Year One in Business

The University of Alabama at Birmingham

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.

Key Information

  • A Pathway program provides academic, language and cultural support in order to succeed at a US university.
  • Students are guaranteed progression to an undergraduate degree program through a curriculum consisting of credit-earning programs.
  • Students will benefit from fully integrated classes with both domestic and other international students on campus while learning from highly trained university instructors and tutors.

Program Details

International Year One in Business

The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Age Requirement

17

Academic Requirements
Minimum 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale or 55% Gaokao score in each province; High school diploma equivalent
English Language Requirements
TOEFL 77, IELTS 6.0, PTEA 53, Duolingo 120, TOEFL Essentials 8.5, GaoKao 120
Class size

14

Note: The information is subject to change and application decisions may vary based on individual circumstances.

2026 Summer Start (May)

Degree start date : 27th May 2026 - Degree end date: 14th August 2026

  • Semester 1 summer: 27th May 2026 - 14th August 2026

Estimated cost of attendance

Tuition fee

$ 19,520.00

Approximate cost

$ 19,520.00

Detailed pricing breakdown coming soon

Degree Program Components

120 credit hour degree program 14 - 32 credit hours apply from Pathway 88 - 106 credit hours remaining toward degree

Credit Number
Sample Classes Title
Credit Units

Semester 1

ELI 114
International Student University Success
2 Credit Units
TBD
Core Curriculum Course
3 Credit Units
TBD
Core Curriculum Course
3 Credit Units
MA TBD
Math course based on testing
3 Credit Units
TBD
Core Curriculum Course within major
3 Credit Units
Total credit units
14 Credit Units
Notes
  • * These courses are generally delivered through the INTO Center and are for Pathway students only. Students must maintain 2.0 GPA per semester to remain in good academic standing.

P

= Placement option available

A

= Study abroad option available

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