The iBA has the same basic degree requirements as the BA : when you apply, you choose your major from from one of our 19 iBA program options.

Once you become a Glendon student, you will meet one-on-one with an academic advisor who will will walk you through all requirements and show you how to enroll in your courses.

Additional iBA requirements

1. Internationally-oriented courses
   Over the course of your degree, you will take either two full-year courses or four half-year courses from a list of over 200 courses. These courses will explore key international issues, either within or outside your area(s) of specialization.
   
   
2. An international exchange
   All iBA students will spend either one academic semester (roughly four months) or one full academic year (roughly eight months) living and studying abroad with one of our partner universities. Students normally go on this exchange during their third year.
   
   Glendon students have the advantage of being eligible for two exchange programs:
   
   
1. 17 exchange options reserved exclusively for Glendon students. 
2. Over 100 additional available exchanges through York  International.
   
   
3. Languages
   The iBA reinforces Glendon’s commitment to arming students with language skills and recognizes the vital role that languages play in living and working internationally. 
   
   The degree is available as a bilingual program for students seeking to attain a high level of proficiency in English and French, or as a trilingual program for students seeking proficiency in English, French, and a third language. 
   
   In both programs, students graduate with formal language certification that is respected and sought after in the workplace.

iBA Bilingual
While all Glendon students will achieve a minimum level of bilingualism (English, French) by graduation, students in the iBA bilingual will achieve the Certificate of Bilingualism – a more advanced language certification than the minimum required for graduation. 

• Earning the Certificate of Bilingualism
  Over the course of your degree, you will complete at least 3 full courses in both  English and French.  These courses can be second language courses at the second year level or higher and/or approved discipline courses (e.g. courses in psychology, economics, history, international studies, etc.)

iBA Trilingual
While all Glendon students will achieve a minimum level of bilingualism (English, French) to graduate, students in the iBA trilingual will achieve at the very least, the Certificate of Bilingualism – a more advanced language certification than the minimum required for graduation.  You will also reach a senior level in a third language. 

• Earning the Certificate of Bilingualism
  Over the course of your degree, you will complete at least 3 full courses in each language:  English and French.  These courses can be second language courses at the second year level or higher and/or approved discipline courses (e.g. courses in psychology, economics, history, international studies, etc.)
  
  
• Adding the 3rd Language
  In addition to the courses in English and French, you will complete 3 full courses in Spanish (offered at Glendon) or 3 full courses in another modern language offered at York’s Keele Campus, where you’ll find the widest selections of language options of any Canadian university.

Drew, a Glendon eAmbassador, is pursuing his iBA in Political Science along with a Certificate of Law and Social Thought. Find out more about his program and life at Glendon here.