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Medium of InstructionsMode of LearningMode Of Delivery
EnglishSelf Study, Virtual ClassroomVideo and Text Based

Course Details

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.


Programme Offerings

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

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

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.

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.

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