UIC-MS in Accounting (MSA)
Prepare to pass the CPA with our STEM-designated*, AACSB-accredited degree that is steps from Chicago’s business district. Whether you picture yourself as a CPA, Controller, Managerial Accountant or a different career in business, UIC Business’s Master of Science in Accounting degree helps you get there.
Credit Hours：32
Completion Time：1-2 Years
STEM Program：No
Coursework：Degree candidates must present a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.00/4.00 for 32 hours counting toward the degree.
Thesis, Project, or Coursework-Only Options：Coursework only. No other options available.
Admission Requirements
Applicants are considered on an individual basis. In addition to the Graduate College minimum requirements, applicants must meet the following program requirements：
- Minimum Degree Required：Bachelor’s degree
- Grade Point Average：At least 3.00/4.00 for the final 60 semester (90 quarter) hours of undergraduate study. Applicants possessing a master’s degree in business or an equivalent degree from a program accredited by the AACSB-International must have maintained a grade point average of at least 3.00/4.00 in that program.
- English Proficiency：
➤TOEFL iBT：80, with subscores of Reading 19, Listening 17, Speaking 20, and Writing 21 (iBT Test); 60, with subscores of Reading 19, Listening 17, Writing 21 (revised Paper-Delivered Test), OR,
➤IELTS Academic：5, with subscores of 6.0 for all four subscores, OR,
➤PTE-Academic：54, with subscores of Reading 51, Listening 47, Speaking 53, and Writing 56. - Letters of Recommendation：Two required.
- Documents：CV（Resume）、Personal Statement