Overview

The Master of Accounting (iMSA) offered by Coursera in partnership with the University of Illinois is 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.

Key facts

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.
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 programme, empowering you to advance your career on your own terms.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Accounting Analysis

Managerial Accounting

Auditing

Federal Taxation

Data Analytics for Management Accounting

Data Analytics Foundations for Accountancy

Statistical Analytics for Accountancy

Data Analytics Applications in Accounting

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-04 00:00:00

More details

The program has three official start dates throughout the year: January, May, August.
Priority deadline: May 7

Applications deadline: June 4

Language

English

Credits

32 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Mountain View, United States

Disciplines

Accounting View 282 other Masters in Accounting in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

You must have earned a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in the United States or an equivalent degree from an accredited institution in a foreign country. If you earned your degree(s) from a school located outside of the United States, please see the University of Illinois Graduate College's list of eligible degrees.

A grade point average of 3.0 (A=4.0), or comparable GPA for an international applicant, for the last two years of undergraduate study is recommended. Applications are reviewed holistically; work experience, positive references, and a strong personal statement are considered indicators of success that can outweigh a lower GPA.

Applicants need to have completed a course in business management along with a one or two course sequence in principles of accounting or a course in financial accounting.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

15085 USD / year

≈ 15085 USD / year
Out-of-State

15085 USD / year

≈ 15085 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

15085 USD / year

≈ 15085 USD / year

Additional Details

$22,628 - $28,928 USD total cost

Depending on elective course choices

Funding

Coursera provides financial aid to learners who cannot afford the fee. Apply for it by clicking on the Financial Aid link beneath the "Enroll" button on the left. You'll be prompted to complete an application and will be notified if you are approved. You'll need to complete this step for each course in the Specialization, including the Capstone Project.

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Scholarships Information

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