Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign offers two main tracks for the Master of Science in Accountancy: the on-campus MSA and the online iMSA. The MSA program is a 12-month, STEM-designated, full-time program welcoming students with any undergraduate background and offering strong preparation for the US CPA exam through an analytics-focused, comprehensive curriculum. The program is highly customizable and provides experiential learning and direct CPA review support. The iMSA is a flexible, fully online professional master's program, allowing for 18 to 60 months completion, aimed at both career changers and experienced professionals. Both programs are supported by an internationally renowned business school, offering outstanding career services, networking, and high placement rates into major accounting and finance positions.