Saint Louis University's applied financial economics graduate pathway program prepares students to enter the next semester of a Master of Science in Information Systems at Saint Louis University. Upon successful completion of the Graduate Pathway program and meeting university requirements for graduate admission, students may enter the next semester of graduate study.
Program Entry Requirements
Accelerated Pathway (1-semester program)
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent with 2.75 GPA on 4.0 scale
- Current resume, two letters of recommendation, personal statement
- Language requirement:
- TOEFL 75 (17 in Reading & Writing),
- IELTS 6.0 (6.0 in Reading & Writing),
- PTEA 50,
- IELA 171 (169 in Reading & Writing), or
- Duolingo 120
Standard Pathway (2-semester program)
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent with 2.75 GPA on 4.0 scale
- Current resume, two letters of recommendation, personal statement
- Language requirement:
- TOEFL 70 (13 in Reading & Writing),
- IELTS 6.0 (5.5 in Reading & Writing),
- PTEA 48,
- IELA 169 (162 in Reading & Writing),
- Duolingo 95, or
- Completion of Academic English Level 5
Roadmaps are recommended semester-by-semester plans of study for programs and assume full-time enrollment unless otherwise noted.
Courses and milestones designated as critical (marked with !) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation. Transfer credit may change the roadmap.
This roadmap should not be used in the place of regular academic advising appointments. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor/mentor each semester. Requirements, course availability and sequencing are subject to change.
1-semester (Accelerated) Pathway
Plan of Study Grid
Year One |
Fall |
EAP 4200 |
Advanced Reading and Writing as Researchers for International Graduate Students |
3 |
EAP 4250 |
Advanced Listening and Speaking for International Graduate Students II |
2 |
IS 5000 |
Enterprise Architecture and Systems Infrastructure |
3 |
IS 5100 |
Information Systems Strategy and Management |
3 |
| Credits | 11 |
| Total Credits | 11 |
2-semester (Standard) Pathway
Plan of Study Grid
Year One |
Fall |
EAP 4100 |
Introduction to Reading and Writing for International Graduate Students I |
3 |
EAP 4150 |
Listening and Speaking for International Graduate Students I |
2 |
IS 5000 |
Enterprise Architecture and Systems Infrastructure |
3 |
IS 5100 |
Information Systems Strategy and Management |
3 |
| Credits | 11 |
Spring |
EAP 4200 |
Advanced Reading and Writing as Researchers for International Graduate Students |
3 |
EAP 4250 |
Advanced Listening and Speaking for International Graduate Students II |
2 |
IS 5200 |
Software Development |
3 |
IS 5300 |
Ethical and Societal Implications of Technology |
3 |
| Credits | 11 |
| Total Credits | 22 |