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    Master of Science in Accountancy (MSA)

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    Urbana, USMSIn-person1 year
    STEM-OPT
    $54,352.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    32
    Credits
    $90.00
    App fee

    Master of Science in Accountancy (MSA) at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a 32-credit, 1-year, in-person MS program based in Urbana, US. Tuition is $54,352 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    One-year STEM-designated program covering accounting analysis, managerial accounting, auditing, federal taxation, and graduate electives including at least 4 hours in a non-accountancy course. Total of 32 hours required.

    Focus: coursework
    #3 US News graduate accounting

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    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min GMAT/GRE scores are not required for admission to the MAS program. You may still choose to submit your GMAT/GRE score to strengthen your application but it is not required.
    GMAT
    optional
    Min GMAT or GRE score report (optional)
    TOEFL
    required
    Min Full-Status Admission: TOEFL (iBT/iBT Home/iBT Paper) – 103; Limited-Status Admission: TOEFL (iBT/iBT Home/iBT Paper) – 79
    IELTS
    required
    Min Full-Status Admission: IELTS Academic – 7.5; Limited-Status Admission: IELTS Academic – 6.5

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT + 24 months STEM OPT (US)

    $62,409.00
    Avg starting salary
    $19,253.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Science in Accountancy (MSA) at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Science in Accountancy (MSA) at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is $54,352 across 32 required credits.
    Is Master of Science in Accountancy (MSA) at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign online or in-person?
    Master of Science in Accountancy (MSA) at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Science in Accountancy (MSA) at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign take to complete?
    Master of Science in Accountancy (MSA) at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is structured around 1 year and 32 credits.
    Is Master of Science in Accountancy (MSA) at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Master of Science in Accountancy (MSA) at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.
    What work-permit options follow Master of Science in Accountancy (MSA) at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign?
    Post-completion work rights for Master of Science in Accountancy (MSA) at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign: 12 months OPT + 24 months STEM OPT (US)