Overview

The Master of Accounting (iMSA) offered by Coursera in partnership with the University of Illinois is intentionally flexible to address the needs of today’s students: whether they seek to begin their career as an accountant, become a CPA, improve their standing in the accounting field and become a CFO, or want to leverage analytical skills in their existing non-accounting career.

The accounting industry is undergoing rapid change. New accountants need to become proficient in leading analytical techniques and tools; programming in Python and R, data mining, statistical analysis and regression. All of this on top of a traditional accounting education.

The iMSA meets these needs with instruction from some of the very best accounting faculty in the world. Graduates from the Gies program are in high-demand because they possess the most sought-after skills. Alumni have gone on to become world-renowned founders of businesses, CEOs, CFOs, accounting firm partners, entrepreneurs, and other business leaders.

Advance your accounting career

The iMSA was developed by top accounting faculty to build expertise in leading analytics methods, financial reporting, audit and control, and US federal taxation.

Accounting is one of the fastest growing careers and the universal language of business. An accounting degree can open doors in almost any field.

The iMSA delivers an exceptional degree at a fraction of the price of other top MSA programs. Earn your degree in as little as 18 months in a flexible online format.

When you graduate, you'll be:

An expert in using analytics and automation in accounting work

A highly sought-after candidate in the field

Proficient and knowledgeable in audit, financial reporting, tax, and in managing and analyzing data

Valued for your skills in communications and teamwork

Poised for a successful career in accounting

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 2026-05-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2026-08-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-05 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

More details

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

Language

English

Credits

32 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Mountain View, United States

Disciplines

Accounting View 281 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

14328 USD / year

≈ 14328 USD / year
Out-of-State

14328 USD / year

≈ 14328 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14328 USD / year

≈ 14328 USD / year

Additional Details

$21,492 - $27,200 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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Available Scholarships

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