Most students choosing this sequence plan to pursue further studies in Information Systems, Information Systems Security, Network Security, or Telecommunications. They may work as a programmer-analyst or systems developer with systems security or networking focus, or as a project manager.

Based on their professional goals, students can choose one of three options for the M.S. in Information Systems: thesis option, project option, or course option.

Illinois State is the only university in the state with information systems and computer science programs both accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET.