International Year One in Business

Introduction

Overview

International Year One in Business will prepare students to enter their next semester of a bachelor’s degree program at Washington State University.

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.

Fast facts

Class duration

12-16 hours per week

Award

This program leads to a bachelor's degree program at WSU.

Why Washington State University?

  • INTO WSU’s Pathway programs are ideal for international students who need additional English language and academic preparation before continuing to a degree program.
  • Students choose from one- to two-semester Pathway programs.
  • 30,993 Carson College of Business alumni live in 92 different countries.
  • Career paths include Accountant, Data Analyst Consultant, Financial Specialist, Information Systems Analyst, Security Analyst and Tourism Manager.
Start Dates January
Program length 2 Semesters

Entry requirements

Age requirement

16

Academic requirements

High school diploma equivalency; 2.3 out of 4.0 GPA.

English language entry requirements

2 Semesters: TOEFL 60, IELTS 5.5, PTEA 44, Password Level 6, Completion of Academic English Level 4 with 80% average in all classes, IELA 162, or Duolingo 90.

Dates & fees

January 2021 start
(2 Semesters)

Mon 4 January 2021 - Fri 7 May 2021
Mon 10 May 2021 - Fri 30 July 2021

$30,477


Degree program components

120 credit hour program
24-28 credit hours apply from Pathway
92-96 credit hours remaining toward degree

Semester 1

Course title

Credit hours

UNIV 110

Developing Academic Strategies for Reading and Writing

4 Credits

HD 205

Developing Effective Communication and Life Skills

4 Credits

UNIV 104

First-Year Success Seminar

2 Credits

MATH XXX

Relevant Math Course

3 Credits

Semester 2

Course title

Credit hours

UNIV 111

Developing Academic Strategies for Listening and Discussion

4 Credits

MATH XXX

Relevant Math Course

3 Credits

HIST 105

Roots of Contemporary Issues

3 Credits

MUS 163

World Music

3 Credits

Progression

P
 =  Placement option available
A
 =  Study abroad option available

Degree subject

Final level %

English level %

Additional requirements

Accounting-B.A.

2.5 GPA

No "W" or "I" grade in a class. Grade of "C" or better in all classes.


Advertising-B.A.

2.5 GPA

No "W" or "I" grade in a class. Grade of "C" or better in all classes.


Apparel, Merchandising, Design and Textiles-B.A.

2.5 GPA

No "W" or "I" grade in a class. Grade of "C" or better in all classes.


Economic Sciences-B.S.

2.5 GPA

No "W" or "I" grade in a class. Grade of "C" or better in all classes.


Entrepreneurship-B.A.

2.5 GPA

No "W" or "I" grade in a class. Grade of "C" or better in all classes.


Finance-B.A.

2.5 GPA

No "W" or "I" grade in a class. Grade of "C" or better in all classes.


Hospitality Business Management-B.A.

2.5 GPA

No "W" or "I" grade in a class. Grade of "C" or better in all classes.


International Business-B.A.

2.5 GPA

No "W" or "I" grade in a class. Grade of "C" or better in all classes.


Management-B.A.

2.5 GPA

No "W" or "I" grade in a class. Grade of "C" or better in all classes.


Marketing-B.A.

2.5 GPA

No "W" or "I" grade in a class. Grade of "C" or better in all classes.


Wine Business Management (Hospitality Bus Mgt)-B.A.

2.5 GPA

No "W" or "I" grade in a class. Grade of "C" or better in all classes.


Start Dates August January
Program length 2 Semesters

Entry requirements

Age requirement

16

Academic requirements

High school diploma equivalency; 2.3 out of 4.0 GPA.

English language entry requirements

2 Semesters: TOEFL 60, IELTS 5.5, PTEA 44, Password Level 6, Completion of Academic English Level 4 with 80% average in all classes, IELA 162, or Duolingo 90.

Dates & fees

August 2021 start
(2 Semesters)

Mon 16 August 2021 - Fri 17 December 2021
Mon 3 January 2022 - Fri 6 May 2022


January 2022 start
(2 Semesters)

Mon 3 January 2022 - Fri 6 May 2022
Mon 9 May 2022 - Fri 29 July 2022


Progression

P
 =  Placement option available
A
 =  Study abroad option available

Degree subject

Final level %

English level %

Additional requirements

Accounting-B.A.

2.5 GPA

No "W" or "I" grade in a class. Grade of "C" or better in all classes.


Apparel Design-B.A.

2.5 GPA

No "W" or "I" grade in a class. Grade of "C" or better in all classes.


Apparel Merchandising-B.A.

2.5 GPA

No "W" or "I" grade in a class. Grade of "C" or better in all classes.


Apparel, Merchandising, Design and Textiles-B.A.

2.5 GPA

No "W" or "I" grade in a class. Grade of "C" or better in all classes.


Economic Sciences-B.S.

2.5 GPA

No "W" or "I" grade in a class. Grade of "C" or better in all classes.


Entrepreneurship-B.A.

2.5 GPA

No "W" or "I" grade in a class. Grade of "C" or better in all classes.


Finance-B.A.

2.5 GPA

No "W" or "I" grade in a class. Grade of "C" or better in all classes.


Hospitality Business Management-B.A.

2.5 GPA

No "W" or "I" grade in a class. Grade of "C" or better in all classes.


International Business-B.A.

2.5 GPA

No "W" or "I" grade in a class. Grade of "C" or better in all classes.


Management-B.A.

2.5 GPA

No "W" or "I" grade in a class. Grade of "C" or better in all classes.


Marketing-B.A.

2.5 GPA

No "W" or "I" grade in a class. Grade of "C" or better in all classes.


Wine Business Management (Hospitality Bus Mgt)-B.A.

2.5 GPA

No "W" or "I" grade in a class. Grade of "C" or better in all classes.


Start Dates August January
Program length 2 Semesters

Entry requirements

Age requirement

16

Academic requirements

High school diploma equivalency; 2.3 out of 4.0 GPA.

English language entry requirements

2 Semesters: TOEFL 60, IELTS 5.5, PTEA 44, Password Level 6, Completion of Academic English Level 4 with 80% average in all classes, IELA 162, or Duolingo 90.

Dates & fees

August 2022 start
(2 Semesters)

Mon 15 August 2022 - Fri 16 December 2022
Mon 2 January 2023 - Fri 5 May 2023


January 2023 start
(2 Semesters)

Mon 2 January 2023 - Fri 5 May 2023
Mon 8 May 2023 - Fri 28 July 2023


Progression

P
 =  Placement option available
A
 =  Study abroad option available

Degree subject

Final level %

English level %

Additional requirements

Accounting-B.A.

2.5 GPA

No "W" or "I" grade in a class. Grade of "C" or better in all classes.


Apparel Design-B.A.

2.5 GPA

No "W" or "I" grade in a class. Grade of "C" or better in all classes.


Apparel Merchandising-B.A.

2.5 GPA

No "W" or "I" grade in a class. Grade of "C" or better in all classes.


Apparel, Merchandising, Design and Textiles-B.A.

2.5 GPA

No "W" or "I" grade in a class. Grade of "C" or better in all classes.


Economic Sciences-B.S.

2.5 GPA

No "W" or "I" grade in a class. Grade of "C" or better in all classes.


Entrepreneurship-B.A.

2.5 GPA

No "W" or "I" grade in a class. Grade of "C" or better in all classes.


Finance-B.A.

2.5 GPA

No "W" or "I" grade in a class. Grade of "C" or better in all classes.


Hospitality Business Management-B.A.

2.5 GPA

No "W" or "I" grade in a class. Grade of "C" or better in all classes.


International Business-B.A.

2.5 GPA

No "W" or "I" grade in a class. Grade of "C" or better in all classes.


Management-B.A.

2.5 GPA

No "W" or "I" grade in a class. Grade of "C" or better in all classes.


Marketing-B.A.

2.5 GPA

No "W" or "I" grade in a class. Grade of "C" or better in all classes.


Wine Business Management (Hospitality Bus Mgt)-B.A.

2.5 GPA

No "W" or "I" grade in a class. Grade of "C" or better in all classes.