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Master of Science in Accountancy (iMSA)

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Affordable tuition with flexible payment options

Pursue your master's degree with affordable tuition, flexible payment options that let you pay as you go, and financial aid opportunities, including scholarships.

University of Colorado Boulder

University of Colorado Boulder

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Designed for working adults

Enroll in flexible, 100% online master's degree programs. Set your own schedule to balance your work and personal commitments and complete coursework at your own pace.

University of Michigan

University of Michigan

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Quality learning from world-class universities

Unlock your potential and pave the way to a successful career by earning a master's degree from an accredited university. Learn from expert faculty passionate about helping you achieve your goals.

University of California, Berkeley

University of California, Berkeley

University of Colorado Boulder

University of Colorado Boulder

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Start making progress toward a degree today

Discover flexible degree pathways that enable you to build new skills and gain career certificates while making progress and earning credit toward eligible degree programs.

Each university determines the number of pre-approved credits that may count towards the degree requirements according to institutional policies.

University of Michigan

University of Michigan

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Gain admission without an application

Complete university-approved content to qualify for performance-based admission to select master's degree programs and earn credit toward your degree. No application or prior work experience is required to start these degree pathways.

Each university determines the grades required to qualify for performance-based admission. Review the admissions process for each degree program for more information.

University of Colorado Boulder

University of Colorado Boulder

University of Colorado Boulder

University of Colorado Boulder

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University of Colorado Boulder

Anne Dougherty

Senior Instructor and Teaching Professor in Applied Mathematics

Denise Lewin Loyd

Associate Professor of Business Administration and Vernon Zimmerman Faculty Fellow

Boon Thau Loo

RCA Professor, Computer and Information Science Department

Mohan Kumar, PhD

Professor and Dean of International Affairs and Global Initiatives (IAGI)

Imperial College London

Helen Ward

Professor and Co-Director

Laurence Lehmann-Ortega

Affiliate Professor of Management

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Frequently asked questions

The cost of an online master's degree will depend on the program you’re interested in attending. You’ll find a range of flexible options on Coursera, where many master’s programs offer pay-as-you-go tuition. That means you only pay for the courses you take, so if you need to take a term off, you won't be charged during that time.

There are many ways to pay for graduate school. You may be eligible for scholarships, financial aid, or employer tuition benefits to help cover the cost of your degree. To learn more about these options and tuition costs, please visit the degree page for your program of interest. If you need additional funding, you can explore the resources on our Financial Resources Hub.

Flexibility is a priority on Coursera given the competing responsibilities many learners may have as they embark on their graduate education. Some master's programs, such as the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s Master of Science in Management, can be completed in as little as one year. Other master’s degree programs may take two years or more to complete.

You can find more information about the program duration by visiting the degree page for the program you’re interested in.

Master’s degrees on Coursera come from accredited universities, which ensures the standard and quality of your education. The education you receive in an online degree program may match that of an in-person degree program. The difference is in how you learn—aka the learning modality.

Coursera’s degree partners may offer an array of modalities, including live video lectures that encourage collaborative discussion and asynchronous courses that allow for independent exploration. Throughout your learning journey, you'll have access to a dedicated support team, course facilitators, and a network of peers to help you achieve your academic goals.