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MSA Office
320 Wohlers Hall
1206 South 6th Street
Champaign, IL 61820
USA
Phone: 217-244-9201
Fax: 217-244-9022
Email: ms-accy@illinois.edu
Application Materials
The MSA program begins in June of each year. The program will begin to accept applications on November 1, 2012. Please select the Summer 2013 term. The application deadline is February 1, 2013.
When applying to the MSA Program please read and follow the online application instructions carefully. As you proceed through the application you will notice differences in the ApplyYourself application instructions and the MSA Program specific instructions (e.g. transcript submission, Résumé information). In the event of a discrepancy in application instructions, the MSA specific instructions take precedence over ApplyYourself instructions.
Official test scores must be sent to the University of Illinois by the appropriate testing service.
- GMAT score (required); Institution Code - VKR TK 32
- TOEFL or IELTS score (required); Institution Code - 1836
The following application materials must be sent by mail to the MSA Program Office.
Applicants must submit original transcripts and degree certificates (when applicable) along with certified English translations if the records are in a language other than English. Credentials must be certified by an officer of the educational institution issuing the documents. These credentials must be uploaded into the Upload Credentials Here section of your online application. In addition, you should request that the educational institution send the documents in a sealed envelope directly to the MSA Program office.
MSA Program Office
1206 S. Sixth St.
320 Wohlers Hall
Champaign, IL 61820
The materials listed below have instructions specific to the MSA Program and must be uploaded as part of the online application.
- Professional Resume that includes personal information (name, address, telephone number and email address), educational background, work experience (start and end dates for each position and a brief description of responsibilities), internship experience, educational training, professional associations, and special skills.
- Personal Statement (maximum 1,500 word statement)
Your statement should describe your reasons for pursuing the degree as well as your personal and professional goals. - MSA Coursework Form that includes a list of prerequisite coursework, additional accounting coursework, and any college or university level (undergraduate or graduate) courses in progress.
- Three letters of Recommendation (accessed by clicking the Recommendations tab in the online application) from academic and /or business sources. Academic references should be from professors whose course(s) you have taken. Professional references should come from your work supervisor. Personal references and references from co-workers are not acceptable.
International Applicants ONLY
- Declaration and Certification of Finances Form and Official Bank Statement need to uploaded into the Upload Credentials Here section of your online application in order for your file to be complete and reviewed by the MSA admissions committee.
The online application is available at: https://app.applyyourself.com/AYApplicantLogin/ApplicantConnectLogin.asp?id=uiuc-grad
All required materials must be received at the MSA Program Office before an application will be reviewed.
Please visit the International Student & Scholar Services website for additional information and resources for international students.
