Master's of Accounting (iMSA)

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Master's of Accounting (iMSA)

Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois

Accredited diploma

Offered by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Taught in English

Engage in group discussions with professors and peers

18-36 months

32 credit hours of graduate coursework

100% online

Hands-on learning from anywhere, no travel required

$21,916-$28,096 USD total cost

Depending on elective course choices

Tuition 

At a cost well below other top accounting programs, our iMSA is one of the most affordable gateways to one of the fastest growing occupations.

Students can complete the degree in as few as 4 semesters (18 months) or as many as 8 semesters (36 months).

At $878 per credit hour for a specific iMSA accounting course, a 4-credit-hour accounting course would cost $3,512 and a 2-credit-hour course would cost $1,756. At $363 per credit hour for a non-accounting elective course, a 4-credit-hour course would cost $1,452 and a 2-credit-hour course would cost $726.

Estimated Expenses:

  • Credit hours required: 32

  • Cost per credit hour: $878 for accounting and accounting Electives, $363 for non-accounting electives

  • Total tuition: $21,916-$28,096 depending on elective course choices*

*Annual inflation rate adjustments to tuition possible. Additional costs for case packets may be incurred. Student participation in immersion, alumni, and networking events are not included.

Application Deadlines:

  • Fall Applications Open: January 6, 2025
  • Fall Priority 1 Deadline: April 3, 2025
  • Fall Priority 2 Deadline: May 1, 2025
  • Final Fall Deadline: June 5, 2025

Upcoming Events:

  • iDegree Webinar: iMSA | April 10, 2025 at 4PM CT - Register here
  • LinkedIn Live with Gies Online | April 25, 2025 at 4PM CT - Register here
  • iDegree Workshop: Networking and Immersion Opportunities | May 13, 2025 at 12PM CT - Register here

Have questions?

Please contact Gies College of Business at giesonline@illinois.edu.

Upcoming Events

The full Gies Online Events Calendar can be found here.

Application Deadlines:

  • Fall Applications Open: January 6, 2025
  • Fall Priority 1 Deadline: April 3, 2025
  • Fall Priority 2 Deadline: May 1, 2025
  • Final Fall Deadline: June 5, 2025

Upcoming Events:

  • iDegree Webinar: iMSA | April 10, 2025 at 4PM CT - Register here
  • LinkedIn Live with Gies Online | April 25, 2025 at 4PM CT - Register here
  • iDegree Workshop: Networking and Immersion Opportunities | May 13, 2025 at 12PM CT - Register here

Have questions?

Please contact Gies College of Business at giesonline@illinois.edu.

Upcoming Events

The full Gies Online Events Calendar can be found here.

Gies is accepting applications for Fall 2025

The priority deadline is May 1, 2025