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Graduate Pathway in MBA with Non-Business Degree

Illinois State University
The Illinois State University MBA Graduate Pathway program will prepare students who do not have a business background for their next semester of a master’s degree program at Illinois State University. The Pathway has two study plan options based on the student’s English proficiency. Students with a lower English proficiency are placed in Study Plan A, while those with a higher English proficiency are placed in Study Plan B.
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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 MBA with Non-Business Degree

Illinois State University

Academic Requirements
Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 2.5 GPA out of 4.0. No work experience required.
English Language Requirements
TOEFL 79, IELTS 6.5, PTEA 53, Duolingo 105, or TOEFL Essentials 8.5.

Note: The information is subject to change and application decisions may vary based on individual circumstances.

2025 Fall Start (August)

Program start date : 11 August 2025 - Program end date: 12 December 2025

  • Semester 1 fall: 11 August 2025 - 12 December 2025
2026 Spring Start (January)

Program start date : 5 January 2026 - Program end date: 8 May 2026

  • Semester 1 spring: 5 January 2026 - 8 May 2026

P

= Placement option available

A

= Study abroad option available

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) - STEM

3.0 GPA, No grade below B.
English level %: No grade below B
Additional Requirements