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Associate of Business
- Des Moines, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Associate
About the program
International Year One in Business is a first-year degree course that leads to year 2 of a business degree at Nottingham Trent University.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0 year): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate concepts and methods in Business to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Two- to four-term course
- Business Development and Entrepreneurship. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Progression to year 2 of Nottingham Trent University degrees such as BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance
- Business
- International Business and Business Management combinations
Curriculum
- Two- to four-term course
- Length set by English level. Core modules: Accounting and Finance for Managers
- Business Development and Entrepreneurship
- Economics
- English for Academic Purposes
- Marketing in the Operational Context and Quantitative Methods for Business
- Plus Organisational Behaviour (Business) or Financial and Management Accounting (Accounting and Finance).
Entry requirements
Academic
- Age 16 or older
- Completed international application
- Proof of English proficiency (or English-medium secondary transcript or school letter)
- Passport copy
- Bank statement showing at least 23
- 700 USD (2026) for one academic year.
Accepted academic background
Age 16+, Secondary school completion or equivalent not separately required by the ISP page, Many transfer degrees lead to Washington four-year universities.
Language tests
- IELTS 5.5
- TOEFL iBT 54
- Duolingo 90
- PTE Academic 42
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results (if applicable)
- Passport Copy (if required).
How to apply
- Check entry requirements and quarterly deadlines (international. Highline. Edu/future-students/dates/). Apply through the institution's admissions portal international. Highline. Edu/application and pay the 54 USD fee. Upload passport
- Home address
- Proof of English or English-medium transcript
- A bank statement under 6 months old showing 23
- 700 USD (2026)
- your educational plan. Receive the acceptance letter and I-20
- Then pay the SEVIS fee. Apply for the F-1 visa. Arrive up to 30 days before start. Attend mandatory orientation. Insurance is billed with tuition.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $13,000 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $54 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Des Moines (main campus) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Business, Hospitality & Tourism |
| Department | Business, Hospitality & Tourism |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
April 2027
Apply by
25 Nov 2026
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January 2027
Apply by
25 Nov 2026
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Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 25 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $13,000 USD per year. The application fee is $54 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $10,700 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 54, Duolingo 90, PTE Academic 42.