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Overview
About this Degree
The Master of Science in Accountancy program at Illinois State University builds upon the broad framework of the undergraduate degree in accounting. Graduate accounting courses emphasize study of current accounting literature, critical thinking, case studies, accounting theory, and written and oral communication. Class sizes are designed to be small to encourage interaction between the professor and each student.
Over 70% of those receiving advanced degrees from Illinois State University passed the Certified Public Accounting (CPA) exam on their first try in 2017—the highest pass rate in Illinois for large public university accounting programs.
Programme Structure
Courses:
- Research Methodology
- Financial Accounting Theory
- Advanced Business Analytics
- Current Issues In Accounting
- Advanced Forensic Analytics
- Managerial Accounting Theory
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
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Language
English
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 100
Credits
30 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Economics Finance Accounting View 701 other Masters in Accounting in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
GRE® Required
GMAT Required
English requirements
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 100
Other requirements
General requirements
- submit an official GMAT score (preferred) or a GRE score if the last 60 hours of undergraduate GPA is below a 3.4 on a 4.0 scale
- have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for either the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework
- A typical admitted student has a GMAT of at least 500 and GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for the last 60 hours.
- Before entering the program, students will normally have had a Bachelor of Science in accountancy degree based upon the study of the Financial Accounting Standards Board's pronouncements, the AICPA’s Statements on Auditing Standards, the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board’s (PCAOB) auditing standards, and the Internal Revenue Code. Otherwise, there may be deficiencies as determined by the department.
Tuition Fee
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International
25140 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 838 USD per credit during 12 months. -
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25140 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 838 USD per credit during 12 months. -
In-State
12120 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 404 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for Normal
1100 - 1500 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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