Master's of Accounting (iMSA)

Explore admissions requirements and flexible pathways

Who is a Masters in Accounting degree for?

The iMSA program is open to students of various backgrounds, from non-accounting professionals looking to become accountants, to future CPAs, to early-mid career finance and accounting professionals, to C-suite executives. No accounting undergraduate degree is required for admission.

How to apply?

There are four access points for you to join our courses. Apply directly to the iMSA program, apply for our Performance-based Admissions Track (PAT), enroll in a for-credit course as a non degree student, or sign up for a non credit option.

Benefits of applying early:

• No application fee

• Apply for scholarship consideration (applications need to be submitted by the Priority 1 deadline of each Spring/Fall term)

• Priority registration for courses

• Early access to Illinois on Coursera

• Begin engaging with classmates via Illinois' networking platforms

Program start dates:

The program has three intakes throughout the year, typically in: January, May, August. Open courses are available to start throughout the year.