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.

Program Details

Graduate Pathway in Information Systems with IS Background

Illinois State University

Age Requirement

Academic Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Information Systems or related background 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

IDS 403

Writing for Academic Purposes

3 Credit Units

IDS 405

Reading for Academic Purposes

3 Credit Units

IT 351 or IT 357

Practical Cryptography or Tools and Techniques in Information Assurance and Secu

3 Credit Units

IT 432

System Analysis and Design

3 Credit Units

Total credit units

12 Credit Units

Semester 2

IDS 401

Advanced Writing for Graduate Students

3 Credit Units

IT 377

Practical Telecommunication Networking

3 Credit Units

IT 478 or IT 463

Advanced Database Management or Information Technology Project Management

3 Credit Units

Total credit units

9 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

Information Systems - Systems 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 - Internet Application Development (M.S.)

3.0 GPA, No grade below B.

English level: No grade below B

Additional Requirements

Information Systems - Geographic Information Systems (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

Graduate Pathway in Information Systems with IS Background

Illinois State University

Key Information

Program Details

Graduate Pathway in Information Systems with IS Background

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

Information Systems - Systems Development (M.S.)

3.0 GPA, No grade below B.

English level: No grade below B

Information Systems - Network and Security Management (M.S.)

3.0 GPA, No grade below B.

English level: No grade below B

Information Systems - Internet Application Development (M.S.)

3.0 GPA, No grade below B.

English level: No grade below B

Information Systems - Geographic Information Systems (M.S.)

3.0 GPA, No grade below B.

English level: No grade below B

Information Systems - General-M.S.

3.0 GPA, No grade below B.

English level: No grade below B