Accelerated IBB Program

Gabelli School of Business Entrance

The Accelerated International Business Bridge (IBB) program at Fordham’s Gabelli School of Business gives international students at Fordham’s partner schools in China a pathway toward graduate-level U.S. business degree programs. The Accelerated IBB program takes place over the course of the spring semester and delivers four business classes in total. The program is designed to fit into your busy schedule as you enter your final semester of university, preparing you for a fast-paced graduate business degree.

In just one term (online), the Fordham Accelerated IBB will help you:

  • Build a solid foundation in American business theory and practice
  • Prepare for graduate-level business coursework
  • Become acquainted with business concepts and practices
  • Connect with an amazing network of students
  • Greatly improve your language skills

Participants accepted into the Accelerated IBB program are granted conditional admission into one of the Gabelli School’s specialized master’s programs. If you have been overly challenged by your test scores or need more preparation before graduate school, the Accelerated IBB program will help you achieve the goal of pursuing graduate studies.

Accelerated IBB Spring Format

  • Courses include Fundamentals of Business, Managerial Global Economics, Excel Applications, and Marketing Analytics
  • IBB study begins online in March 2024
  • Begin MS program studies at the Gabelli School of Business in fall 2024.

Features of the program

  • Application for Early Conditional Admission to a Gabelli School MS degree program
  • Four online business classes for study in home country 
  • More convenient for senior students who need to be at their university their final year