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

  • Final Fall Deadline: June 5, 2025

Upcoming Events

  • Lunch and Learn: Gies' Master's Degree Programs | June 6, 2025 at 12PM CT - Register here
  • iDegree Webinar: iMSA | June 10, 2025 at 11AM CT - Register here
  • LinkedIn Live with Gies Online | June 26, 2025 at 12PM CT - Register here
  • Career Mobility With a Business Master's Degree | July 24, 2025 - Register here!

Have questions?

Please contact Gies College of Business at giesonline@illinois.edu or attend an upcoming event.

Welcome back! 🎉

Our enrollment experts are ready to help you make an informed decision about this degree. Request info and start your application now.

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Application Deadlines

  • Final Fall Deadline: June 5, 2025

Upcoming Events

  • Lunch and Learn: Gies' Master's Degree Programs | June 6, 2025 at 12PM CT - Register here
  • iDegree Webinar: iMSA | June 10, 2025 at 11AM CT - Register here
  • LinkedIn Live with Gies Online | June 26, 2025 at 12PM CT - Register here
  • Career Mobility With a Business Master's Degree | July 24, 2025 - Register here!

Have questions?

Please contact Gies College of Business at giesonline@illinois.edu or attend an upcoming event.

Welcome back! 🎉

Our enrollment experts are ready to help you make an informed decision about this degree. Request info and start your application now.

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Last chance to start with Gies this Fall.

Submit your application by June 5, 2025.