Master's of Accounting (iMSA)
Master's of Accounting (iMSA)
Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois
Accredited degree
Offered by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
18-36 months
8 courses total, 10-15 hours per week
$21,916-$28,096 USD total cost
Depending on elective course choices
No accounting background required
Designed for students of various backgrounds
100% online
Mixture of self-paced content with engaging live classroom sessions
Career Outcomes
As one of the largest suppliers of leaders in the accounting profession, Gies graduates include legions of accounting firm partners, CFOs, entrepreneurs, and other business leaders.Â
74% of iMSA graduates reported that they started a better job upon graduation
iMSA graduates tell us they received an average raise of 22% during and immediately after their iMSA program
This MS in Accountancy will enable you to gain a competitive advantage in the job market. Future employers search for candidates who excelled in studies and also possess important non-technical professional business skills. The iMSA team designs impactful opportunities for students to develop those skills.
Applications for Summer 2026 applications opening soon!
- Applications open: January 5
Upcoming Events
- December 11: iDegree Programs Webinar - Register here
- December 17: MOOCs to Master's: How to Stack Gies Business Credentials - Register here
- January 7: Gies Online Applicant Office Hours - Register here
Additional resources
Questions? Please contact Gies College of Business at giesonline@illinois.edu or attend an upcoming event.
Applications will open January 5
Learn more about the program.