Overview

The MA Accountancy degree at University of Illinois Springfield enables students to achieve professional careers in accountancy, as well as to assume leadership roles in both the public and private sectors. It also serves students who wish to meet the 150-hour requirement to sit for the CPA examination.

Learning outcomes

After completing the Master’s in Accountancy, graduates will:

Apply technical competencies regarding accounting decisions and practices.
Use data analytics and problem-solving skills within the accounting functional areas.
Communicate effectively in business and accounting writing and plan and deliver oral presentations.
Evaluate ethical issues that confront business and accounting professionals.
Demonstrate effective team work skills.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Intermediate Financial Accounting

Accounting Information Systems

Intermediate Managerial Accounting

Federal Income Taxation

Auditing Concepts and Responsibilities

Research and Analysis in Accounting

Advanced Financial Accounting

Advanced Corporation and Partnership Taxation

Commercial Law

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Springfield, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Students can be admitted conditionally until all admissions requirements are met.
Students receiving financial aid must be fully admitted after one year in order to maintain their eligibility.

Applicants must complete the following course work:

introductory courses in financial and managerial accounting,
college math through business calculus
principles of economics (micro and macro)
statistics

Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

13031 USD / year

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Out-of-State

13031 USD / year

≈ 13031 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6489 USD / year

≈ 6489 USD / year

Living costs

Springfield

United States

1100 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Duration

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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Financing

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