Why study finance at Illinois State University?
Studying finance and insurance at Illinois State gives you individualized training in small class sizes so that you succeed in the workplace, whether that takes you across town to State Farm’s headquarters or around the world to financial leaders in your home country. We tailor our programs so you’ll meet the requirements to become an accountant, an insurance agent and more.
- Illinois State's insurance and risk management is one of the largest programs of its kind in the nation.
- Our campus hosts one of only 29 Global Centers of Insurance Excellence.
- The integrated bachelor's and master's accounting degrees allow you to graduate in five years and become eligible to sit for the CPA examination, the test you take to become an accountant.
- Top employers of accounting and finance graduates include: Bank of America, Deloitte, HSBC, JPMorgan Chase, KPMG or PwC.
Program choices
Find out more about your course options by selecting a course level.
- English course
- International Year One
- Undergraduate Degree (Direct Entry)
- Graduate Pathway
- Graduate Degree (Direct Entry)
English course
Leads to: University preparation program or degree
Typical entry requirements: High school diploma required
Length of course: From 1 Semester
- Improve your languages skills while adapting to the US culture.
- Prepares your for university study in the US.
International Year One
Leads to: Undergraduate degree
Typical entry requirements: From IELTS 5.0, plus high school diploma, GPA 2.25 out of 4.0
Length of course: From 1 Semester
- Begin earning credits toward your degree, even if you don't meet the requirements for direct entry.
- Receive additional support to successfully complete your first semester, year, or two years of your bachelor's program.
- Graduate in the same amount of time as direct entry students.
Undergraduate Degree (Direct Entry)
Typical entry requirements: From IELTS 6.5, plus high school diploma, GPA 3.0 out of 4.0
Length of course: 4 years
- Enter the university as a degree-seeking student who meet the academic and English language requirements for their degree program.
Graduate Pathway
Leads to: Master's degree
Typical entry requirements: From IELTS 5.5, plus undergraduate degree, 2.5 GPA
Length of course: 2 semesters
- Progress to your Master's degree with credits.
- Build the academic foundation and language skills needed for master's-level study, as well as prepare for your GRE/GMAT tests, if required.
- Receive the highest level of support with dedicated academic advisors throughout your program.
Graduate Degree (Direct Entry)
Typical entry requirements: From IELTS 6.5, plus undergraduate degree, GPA 3.0 out of 4.0
Length of course: 2 years
- Enter the university as a degree-seeking student who meet the academic and English language requirements for their degree program.