Graduate Pathway in Information Systems with IS Background
Illinois State University
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.
Age Requirement
17
Academic Requirements
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Information Systems or related background with 2.5 GPA out of 4.0.English Language Requirements
TOEFL 79, IELTS 6.5, PTEA 53, Password 7, Duolingo 105, or TOEFL Essentials 8.5.Note: The information is subject to change and application decisions may vary based on individual circumstances.
2025/26 Academic Year
Spring semester dates: 5 January 2026 - 8 May 2026
Credit Number
Classes Title
Credit Units
Semester 1
IT 377
Practical Telecommunication Networking
3 Credit Units
IT 432
System Analysis and Design
3 Credit Units
IDS 401
Advanced Writing for Graduate Students
3 Credit Units
IT 351 or IT 357
Practical Cryptography or Tools and Techniques in Information Assurance and Secu
3 Credit Units
Total credit units
12 Credit Units
* These courses are generally delivered through the INTO Center and are for Pathway students only. Students must maintain 2.0 GPA per semester to remain in good academic standing.
P
= Placement option availableA
= Study abroad option availableInformation Systems - Geographic Information Systems (M.S.)
3.0 GPA, No grade below B.
English level %: No grade below B
Additional Requirements
Information Systems - Internet Application Development (M.S.)
3.0 GPA, No grade below B.
English level %: No grade below B
Additional Requirements
Information Systems - Network and Security Management (M.S.)
3.0 GPA, No grade below B.
English level %: No grade below B
Additional Requirements
Information Systems - Systems Development (M.S.)
3.0 GPA, No grade below B.
English level %: No grade below B
Additional Requirements
Information Systems - General-M.S.
3.0 GPA, No grade below B.
English level %: No grade below B
Additional Requirements