Graduate Pathway in Information Systems with Non-IS Background

Program Overview

Graduate Pathway in Information Systems with Non-IS Background

About the Program

The Illinois State University Graduate Pathway program in Information Systems will prepare you to enter your next semester of a master’s degree program at Illinois State University. Upon successful completion of the Pathway program and meeting university requirements for graduate admission, you may enter your next semester of study at Illinois State University.

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

Graduate Pathway in Information Systems with Non-IS Background

• Duration: 1 Semester, 2 Semesters
• Start Dates: 2025//27

Entry Requirements

• Age Requirement: 17
• Academic Requirements: Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 2.5 GPA out of 4.0.
• English Language Requirements: TOEFL 79, IELTS 6.5, PTEA 53, Duolingo 105, or TOEFL Essentials 8.5.

Important Dates

• 2025 Fall Start (August)
  • Program start date: 11 August 2025
  • Program end date: 12 December 2025
• 2026 Spring Start (January)
  • Program start date: 5 January 2026
  • Program end date: 8 May 2026

Sample Classes

Semester 1

• IT 168: Structured Problem Solving Using the Computer (3 Credit Units)
• IT 250: Fundamentals of Information Assurance and Security (3 Credit Units)
• IT 261: Systems Development I (3 Credit Units)
• IDS 401: Advanced Writing for Graduate Students (3 Credit Units)
• Total credit units: 12 Credit Units

Progression

• Information Systems - General-M.S.
  • GPA Requirement: 3.0 GPA, No grade below B.
  • English level %: No grade below B
  • Additional Requirements: INTO - international student recruitment partnerships INTO partnerships empower universities to recruit international students with unparalleled reach, control and transparency.