Master's of Accounting (iMSA)

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Master's of Accounting (iMSA)

Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois

Accredited degree

Offered by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

18-36 months

8 courses total, 10-15 hours per week

$21,916-$28,096 USD total cost

Depending on elective course choices

No accounting background required

Designed for students of various backgrounds

100% online

Mixture of self-paced content with engaging live classroom sessions

Advance your career with a highly ranked, affordable and flexible online accounting degree

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.

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.

Exceptional value, top-ranked program
Earn a master’s in accounting from a leading business school for approximately $21,916 - $28,096 total, depending on your course selections. Allowing you to experience world-class education at a fraction of traditional costs.
Pay-as-you-go flexibility
Spread tuition costs per credit hour and progress at your own pace. Take one or more courses each term to fit your work schedule while controlling your education expenses.
Scholarship and financial support options
Access financial aid, employer tuition reimbursement, or scholarships to help offset costs and make your degree more affordable.
Immediate return on investment
Apply the accounting, finance, and analytics skills you gain directly in your current role, giving your tuition practical value from the start.

Applications for Summer 2026 applications opening soon!

  • Applications open: January 5

Upcoming Events

  • December 17: MOOCs to Master's: How to Stack Gies Business Credentials - Register here
  • January 7: Gies Online Applicant Office Hours - Register here
  • January 12: Drop-In with Gies Online: Live Office Hours - Register here

Additional resources

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

Applications for Summer 2026 applications opening soon!

  • Applications open: January 5

Upcoming Events

  • December 17: MOOCs to Master's: How to Stack Gies Business Credentials - Register here
  • January 7: Gies Online Applicant Office Hours - Register here
  • January 12: Drop-In with Gies Online: Live Office Hours - Register here

Additional resources

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

Applications will open January 5

Learn more about the program.