Program Overview

Graduate Pathway in Accountancy with Accounting Degree

Overview

The Illinois State University Graduate Pathway program in Accountancy prepares students to enter their next semester of a master's degree program at Illinois State University.

Key Information

• A Pathway program provides academic, language, and cultural support to succeed at a US university.
• Students benefit from fully integrated classes with domestic and international students on campus, learning from highly trained university instructors and tutors.

Program Details

Graduate Pathway in Accountancy with Accounting Degree

• Duration: 1-2 semesters
• Start dates:
  • 2025 Fall Start (August): August 11, 2025 - December 12, 2025
  • 2026 Spring Start (January): January 5, 2026 - May 8, 2026

Entry Requirements

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

Sample Classes

Semester 1

• ACC 233: Federal Income Taxation (3 Credit Units)
• ACC 231: Intermediate Accounting (3 Credit Units)
• IDS 401: Advanced Writing for Graduate Students (3 Credit Units)
• BIS 471: Advanced Business Analytics (3 Credit Units)
• Total credit units: 12 Credit Units

Progression

• Accountancy (M.S.):
  • 3.0 GPA, No grade below B
  • English level %: No grade below B
  • Additional Requirements: INTO placement option available, study abroad option available