International Year One in Business

Saint Louis University
International Year One in Business will prepare you to enter your next semester of a bachelor's degree program at Saint Louis 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 Saint Louis University. This transition from an INTO program to a university degree 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 courses.
  • 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

Saint Louis University

Academic Requirements
Secondary/high school degree or equivalent. 2.5 minimum GPA on a 4.0 scale.
English Language Requirements
TOEFL 75-79, IELTS 6.0, PTEA 50-53, TOEFL Essentials 8, Duolingo 100-105, ACT 19 (English portion), or SAT 510 (EBRW)

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

2025/26 Academic Year
Spring semester dates: 8 January 2026 - 15 May 2026

Estimated cost of attendance

Tuition fee

$ 33,030.00

Approximate cost

$ 33,030.00

Detailed pricing breakdown coming soon

Degree Program Components
120 Credit hour program 18 - 25 Credit hours apply from Pathway 95 - 102 Credit hours remaining toward degree
Credit Number
Classes Title
Credit Units

Semester 1

CORE 1500
Cura Personalis 1: Self in Community
1 Credit Units
CORE 1600
Ultimate Questions: Theology
3 Credit Units
MATH 1320
Survey of Calculus or Higher
3 Credit Units
CORE 1200 or OPM 2070 or PSY 1010 or BTM 2000
Public Speaking or Introduction to Business Statistics or General Psychology or
3 Credit Units
BIZ 1001
Business Foundations
1 Credit Units
EAP 1220
Academic Reading and Study Skills II
3 Credit Units
EAP 1010
Recitation Lab
1 Credit Units
EAP 1200
Academic Writing and Editing Skills II
3 Credit Units
Total credit units
18 Credit Units

* 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

Business Technology Management (B.S.)

Minimum 2.7 cumulative SLU GPA
English level %: Successful Completion of Writing Portfolio
Additional Requirements
Additional Information

Business - Accounting (B.S.)

Minimum 2.7 cumulative SLU GPA
English level %: Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio
Additional Requirements
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Economics (B.S.)

Minimum 2.7 cumulative SLU GPA
English level %: Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio
Additional Requirements
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Business - Entrepreneurship (B.S.)

Minimum 2.7 cumulative SLU GPA
English level %: Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio
Additional Requirements
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Business - Finance (B.S.)

Minimum 2.7 cumulative SLU GPA
English level %: Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio
Additional Requirements
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Business - International (B.S.)

Minimum 2.7 cumulative SLU GPA
English level %: Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio
Additional Requirements
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Business - Leadership & Human Resources Management (B.S.)

Minimum 2.7 cumulative SLU GPA
English level %: Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio
Additional Requirements
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Business - Marketing (B.S.)

Minimum 2.7 cumulative SLU GPA
English level %: Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio
Additional Requirements
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Business - Sports Business (B.S.)

Minimum 2.7 cumulative SLU GPA
English level %: Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio
Additional Requirements
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