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International Year One in Business

Illinois State University

The Illinois State University International Year One program in Business will prepare you to enter your next semester of a bachelor’s degree program at Illinois State University.

Upon successful completion of the Pathway program and meeting university requirements for undergraduate admission, you may enter your next semester of study at Illinois State University.

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Key Information

  • A Pathway program provides academic, language and cultural support in order to succeed at a US university.
  • 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

Illinois State University

Age Requirement

17

Academic Requirements
High School Diploma. 2.25 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
English Language Requirements
TOEFL 79, IELTS 6.5, PTEA 53, Duolingo 105, or TOEFL Essentials 8.5.

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

2025 Fall Start (August)

Program start date : 11 August 2025 - Program end date: 12 December 2025

  • Semester 1 fall: 11 August 2025 - 12 December 2025
2026 Spring Start (January)

Program start date : 5 January 2026 - Program end date: 8 May 2026

  • Semester 1 spring: 5 January 2026 - 8 May 2026

Credit Number
Classes Title
Credit Units

Semester 1

BUS 100
Enterprise
3 Credit Units
BUS 100
Enterprise
3 Credit Units
IDS 131
Advanced Academic Skills
3 Credit Units
IDS 130
Advanced Writing for Academic Purposes
3 Credit Units
ANT 185
Cultures of the World
3 Credit Units
MATH 120
Finite Mathematics
4 Credit Units
MATH 120
Finite Mathematics
4 Credit Units
Total credit units
23 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

Accountancy - Accountancy & Information Systems-M.P.A.

2.5 GPA, No grade below C
English level %: No grade below C.
Additional Requirements

Accountancy BS/MPA - Professional Accountancy (B.S./MPA)

2.5 GPA, No grade below C
English level %: No grade below C.
Additional Requirements

Accountancy BS/MPA - Accountancy & Information Systems (B.S./MPA)

2.5 GPA, No grade below C
English level %: No grade below C.
Additional Requirements

Accountancy - Accounting Information Systems (B.S.)

2.5 GPA, No grade below C
English level %: No grade below C.
Additional Requirements

Accountancy - Business Information Systems (B.S.)

2.5 GPA, No grade below C
English level %: No grade below C.
Additional Requirements

Accountancy - Financial Accounting (B.S.)

2.5 GPA, No grade below C
English level %: No grade below C.
Additional Requirements

Business Administration (B.S.)

2.5 GPA, No grade below C
English level %: No grade below C.
Additional Requirements

Business Information Systems (B.S.)

2.5 GPA, No grade below C
English level %: No grade below C.
Additional Requirements

Finance (B.S.)

2.5 GPA, No grade below C
English level %: No grade below C.
Additional Requirements

International Business (B.A.)

2.5 GPA, No grade below C
English level %: No grade below C.
Additional Requirements