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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study, Virtual Classroom	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

The “Online Master's of Accounting (iMSA)” Training is an online course that is provided by the University of Illinois’ Gies College of Business in partnership with Coursera. The globally acclaimed course has been ranked among the nation's top 3 accounting programs, Also, this course’s faculty has been ranked number 1 according to BYU Accounting Faculty Research Rankings.

The “Online Master's of Accounting (iMSA)” syllabus, teaches the students skills in data mining, analytical thinking, and strategic accounting. This course will help candidates to become proficient and knowledgeable in financial reporting, audit, tax, and in data analysis. It can also help professionals in their existing non-accounting careers with analytical skills.

Candidates after adding the “Online Master's of Accounting (iMSA)” degree to their portfolio can gain a competitive advantage in the job market, and secure themselves good jobs for potential employers. Whether candidates want to become a CPA, an Accountant, or become a CFO, this course is suitable.

The Highlights

Online course
Course Duration is 18-36 month
8 sixteen-week course modules
Master’s Degree by University of Illinois’ Gies College of Business
Practicing technical and non-technical business skills
Assignments, Readings, Video Lectures, & Discussion Forums
Attend Live Classrooms Sessions with professors
Pay-As-You-Go option available
Alumni Network available

Programme Offerings

Master’s Degree
Degree by University of Illinois’ Gies College of Business
Live Classrooms Sessions
Alumni Network
Online Course

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
yes	University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign

The “Online Master's of Accounting” degree fee is between $20,984 and $27,200 that candidates have to pay depending upon the elective course choices they make. The tuition fee that candidates have to pay is $850 per credit hour for accounting courses and $332 for non-accounting electives courses. Learners also get the Pay-As-You-Go option where they complete courses, they can pay for each course rather than paying the entire fee upfront. Some financial aids in the form of tuition reimbursement, Payment Plans, Student Loans, and Additional resources like Grant Scholarships.

Online Master's of Accounting (iMSA) fee structure

Description	Amount
Online Master's of Accounting (iMSA)	$20,984 - $27,200 USD

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree from an esteemed institution in the United States or any international equivalent.
Minimum academic background in business, with 1 course in business management and 1 in principles of accounting or financial accounting.
The cumulative GPA of the last 2 years of undergraduate study must be at least 3.0/4.0.

Other Criteria

Any candidate whose native language is not English can apply for the internet-Based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test.

Degree Qualifying Details

Candidates must attend all course lectures, complete assignments, and projects then only they will be awarded a Master’s Degree.

Admission Details

Candidates must follow the steps below for admission to the “Online Masters of Accounting” degree course.

Step 1: The first step is to visit the course website: https://www.coursera.org/degrees/imsa/admissions

Step 2: The next step is to start filling up the application form

Step 3: Candidates must attach all the required documents like copies of transcripts for higher education, personal statement, resume, and names with emails for their recommenders.

Step 4: Next, the admission committee reviews the candidature, and may be invited for an online interview.

Step 5: Finally the selected candidates will be intimated via the decision of selection.

Application Details

Candidates will be required to fill up the admission for the “Online Masters of Accounting (iMSA)” degree. They must have the required materials in the form of copies of transcripts for all higher education, personal statement, resume, and cv, and names with email addresses for the candidate’s recommenders.

The Syllabus

ACCY 501 Accounting Analysis I
ACCY 502 Accounting Analysis II
ACCY 503 Managerial Accounting
ACCY 504 Auditing
ACCY 505 Federal Taxation

ACCY 506 Advanced Financial Reporting
ACCY 507 Taxation of Business Entities
ACCY 516 Professional Responsibility and Ethics for Accountants
ACCY 569 Data-Driven Decisions for Accounting
ACCY 570 Data Analytics in Accounting
ACCY 593 Infonomics
ACCY 593 Accounting Analytics Applications

Financial Reporting
Managerial Accounting and Control
Corporate Tax Strategy
Business Analytics

Gies College of Business, Urbana Champaign Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Is there any application fee required?

No, there is no application fee or deposits required for enrollment to the “Online Master's of Accounting (iMSA)” online degree.

2: Can a student apply even if they don’t meet the GPA requirement?

If a candidate does meet the GPA requirement but still wants to apply can opt for a course for credit via the university.

3: Can a student pass his/her previous credits to the iMSA degree?

There is no such option available for the students, and the degree must be completed via the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

4: What are the job roles that students go after pursuing the course?

After completing the “Online Master's of Accounting (iMSA) degree by the University of Illinois’ Gies College of Business, candidates can be CFOs, Entrepreneurs, accounting firm partners, and other business leaders.

5: Is Coursera available on mobile?

Almost 80% of all degree students have access to all course materials on the mobile app, available on both iOS and Android.