Master's of Accounting (iMSA)

Become an analytics-minded professional with a fully online master’s from a top-ranked accounting powerhouse

Earn a highly respected accounting degree from the Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, one of the nation’s top-ranked and globally recognized leaders in accounting education. The online Master of Science in Accountancy (iMSA) blends core accounting fundamentals with the analytical and technical skills needed in today’s data-driven profession.

Designed for maximum flexibility, the iMSA lets you customize your learning to match your goals. Whether you’re preparing for the CPA exam, starting or advancing your career in accounting, or strengthening quantitative and analytical capabilities in a non-accounting role. You will build expertise in areas such as Python and R programming, data mining, and statistical analysis, alongside a strong foundation in financial reporting and assurance.

Courses are taught by world-renowned Gies faculty who bring cutting-edge research and real-world insights into the classroom. Graduates are in high demand and go on to become leaders, innovators, and decision-makers across industries. With the iMSA, you gain the flexibility of an online degree backed by the prestige of a top-tier accounting program, empowering you to advance your career on your own terms.

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