Master's of Accounting (iMSA)

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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 Flexible payment options available

No accounting background required

Designed for students of various backgrounds

100% online

Mixture of self-paced content with engaging live classroom sessions

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.

What sets this program apart?

Join a top-ranked U.S. program
Earn a degree from a program consistently ranked in the top 3 in the US.
Master in-demand skills
Master in-demand data analytics skills combined with core accounting courses.
Comprehensive CPA preparation
Prepare for the CPA exam through a comprehensive curriculum that fundamentally change how you collect, analyze, and interpret data.
Flexible, interactive learning
Learning takes place in a collaboration of modalities: online self-paced content, high-engagement live classes, and hands-on projects.
Connect with peers worldwide
Connect with peers around the world through numerous networking opportunities.
Earn a fully accredited university credential
8 courses accredited by the Association for Advancing Colleges and Schools of Business (AACSB).

2026 年夏季班学生申请现已开始!

  • 申请截止日期:2026 年 3 月 5 日

活动预告

  • 2 月 3 日: Gies 在线申请人办公时间 -在此注册
  • 2 月 11 日: iDegree 网络研讨会:iMSA 和 iMSM -在此注册

其他资源

有问题? 请联系 Gies 商学院 [email protected]参加即将举行的活动

2026 年夏季班截止日期:3 月 5 日

开始申请或获取更多信息。


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 Flexible payment options available

No accounting background required

Designed for students of various backgrounds

100% online

Mixture of self-paced content with engaging live classroom sessions

Accredited degree

Offered by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

18-36 months

8 courses total, 10-15 hours per week

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.

What sets this program apart?

Join a top-ranked U.S. program
Earn a degree from a program consistently ranked in the top 3 in the US.
Master in-demand skills
Master in-demand data analytics skills combined with core accounting courses.
Comprehensive CPA preparation
Prepare for the CPA exam through a comprehensive curriculum that fundamentally change how you collect, analyze, and interpret data.
Flexible, interactive learning
Learning takes place in a collaboration of modalities: online self-paced content, high-engagement live classes, and hands-on projects.
Connect with peers worldwide
Connect with peers around the world through numerous networking opportunities.
Earn a fully accredited university credential
8 courses accredited by the Association for Advancing Colleges and Schools of Business (AACSB).

2026 年夏季班学生申请现已开始!

  • 申请截止日期:2026 年 3 月 5 日

活动预告

  • 2 月 3 日: Gies 在线申请人办公时间 -在此注册
  • 2 月 11 日: iDegree 网络研讨会:iMSA 和 iMSM -在此注册

其他资源

有问题? 请联系 Gies 商学院 [email protected]参加即将举行的活动

Build toward a degree at your own pace

Not sure if you’re ready to begin earning your degree? Start making progress by taking eligible content that aligns with your goals and interests. Gain in-demand skills while building towards a degree.

These are some of the courses and specializations that are part of the degree program. If you are admitted and enroll, your completed coursework may count toward your degree learning and your progress can transfer with you.

Explore all the courses

*Successful application and enrollment are required. Eligibility requirements apply. Each institution determines the number of credits recognized by completing this content that may count towards degree requirements, considering any existing credits you may have. Click on a specific course for more information.

进入增长最快的职业之一的实惠途径

学费总额*

20,984 美元 - 27,200 美元

。 与其他顶级会计学校相比,iMSA 的学费极具竞争力,是进入增长最快的职业之一的捷径。

  • Pay-as-you-go

    您只需为所选课程支付学费。 如果出现日程安排冲突,您可以自由休假一个学期,并且无需为该学期付费。
  • 财政援助& 奖学金

    。 吉斯商学院和 Coursera 共同为合格学生提供数量有限的竞争性奖学金,奖学金额涵盖 70% 的学费。如果您是美国居民,您也可能有资格获得学生资助。
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Choose Your Path

Ready to give the iMSA a try? Get started on your application today, or start with an open course. With an open course, you can try the asynchronous component of the program in advance. These open courses feature degree instructors, video lectures, and readings.

Learn more about open courses related to this degree

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Summer 2026 deadline: March 5

Don’t miss your chance to join the cohort!

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获得研究生证书,为攻读学位打好基础

伊利诺伊大学提供一系列研究生证书,您可以在修读这些证书的同时获得硕士学位学分。 学习与工作相关的技能,完成证书课程后,最多可转入 12 个学分。

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攻读学位

这些课程是学位课程的一部分。如果您被录取并注册,您已完成的课程可以计入您的学位学习,您的学习进度也可以随之转移。

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    Leadership and Business Skill for Immediate Impact

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    Develop Data Analytics Skills for Accountants

  • University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    U.S. Federal Taxation of Individuals & Businesses

必须成功申请并注册。资格要求适用。各院校会根据您现有的学分情况,确定完成本课程后可计入学位要求的学分。单击特定课程了解更多信息。

常见问题

一般来说,我们希望申请者已完成一门企业管理课程,以及一门或两门会计原理课程或一门财务会计课程。 如果您缺少申请完整学位的任何先决条件,您可以通过 Coursera 完成公开课程,以证明您已做好准备,并加强您对 iMSA 的申请:

以下三门课程的组合将满足会计原理的先决条件。

在商业管理课程的先修课程中,我们开设了一门名为 "商业战略"的课程。

您需要确保获得每门课程的结业证书,以便证明您已成功完成这些课程。

如果您的 GPA 未达到要求,但仍对申请非常感兴趣,您可以考虑申请我们的成绩录取方向 (PAT)。 您将接受与攻读学位的学生同样严格的申请审查,包括可能会要进行面试。如果被 PAT 录取,您将学习一组三门 iMBA 课程,完成后(GPA 累积 3.0 或更高得分,包括至少两门课程获得 B 或更高得分),您将自动被录取为 iMBA 课程攻读学位的学生。您在这三门课程中获得的学分也将转入您的 MBA 学位。点击此处了解更多详情。

是的,您可以作为伊利诺伊大学的非学位学生,通过相关的在线学分课程获得正式的大学学分。 要提交简短的非学位学分学生注册申请,请访问https://giesonline.illinois.edu/explore-programs/degree-access-points

Summer 2026 deadline: March 5

Don’t miss your chance to join the cohort!