Graduate Pathway in Accountancy with Non-Accounting Degree

Illinois State University

The Illinois State University Graduate Pathway program will prepare students who do not have an undergraduate degree in accounting to enter the next semester of the master's degree in Accountancy 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 Accountancy with Non-Accounting Degree

Illinois State University

Age Requirement

Academic Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 2.5 GPA out of 4.0.

English Language Requirements

Completion of Academic English Level 4, Old TOEFL iBT: 60, TOEFL iBT: 4, TOEFL Essentials: 7.0, Duolingo: 100, PTE: 39, MET: 49, IELTS: 5.5

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

2026 Fall Start (October)

Degree start date : 17th August 2026 - Degree end date: 7th May 2027

Semester 1 fall: 17th August 2026 - 11th December 2026
Semester 2 spring: 11th January 2027 - 7th May 2027

Credit Number

Sample Classes Title

Credit Units

Semester 1

ACC 131

Financial Accounting

3 Credit Units

ACC 263

Accounting Information Systems

3 Credit Units

IDS 403

Writing for Academic Purposes

3 Credit Units

IDS 405

Reading for Academic Purposes

3 Credit Units

Total credit units

12 Credit Units

Semester 2

ACC 132

Managerial Accounting

3 Credit Units

ACC 231

Intermediate Accounting

3 Credit Units

ACC 233

Federal Income Taxation

3 Credit Units

BIS 471

Advanced Business Analytics

3 Credit Units

IDS 401

Advanced Writing for Graduate Students

3 Credit Units

Total credit units

15 Credit Units

Notes

* 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.

= Placement option available

= Study abroad option available

Accountancy (M.S.)

3.0 GPA, No grade below B.

English level: No grade below B

Additional Requirements

Graduate Pathway in Accountancy with Non-Accounting Degree

Illinois State University

Key Information

Program Details

Graduate Pathway in Accountancy with Non-Accounting Degree

Illinois State University

Entry requirements

Age Requirement

Academic Requirements

English Language Requirements

Important Dates

2026 Fall Start (October)

Sample Classes

Credit Number

Sample Classes Title

Credit Units

Semester 1

Semester 2

Notes

Progression

Accountancy (M.S.)

3.0 GPA, No grade below B.

English level: No grade below B