Welcome to the school that is
Changing wiTh iT.
UIC Liautaud prepares students for a business world marked
by continuous change, with academic programs that blend
conceptual and technical knowledge with practical application
to prepare individuals for careers in financial, managerial,
governmental/non-profit and international accounting, as well
as auditing, information systems, taxation and business law.
Housed inside a major research university in the heart of
Chicago’s thriving business community, the Liautaud Master
of Science in Accounting program leads public universities
in Illinois in preparing students to successfully pass the CPA
exam. Our MSA degree also gives graduates the training
and credentials sought by many firms as they identify future
leaders, partners and executives.
UIC Liautaud accounting professionals are ready for the
complexities of a global economy and ever-changing financial
markets, business practices and government regulations.
The accounting world is changing.
Start accounting for your future today.
Accounting jobs are growing at a staggering rate – an expected 22
percent increase over the next decade, according to the Bureau of
Labor Statistics. For those who earn a professional designation such
as Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant,
this is especially true. Opportunities range from public accounting,
management accounting and government accounting to internal
audit in public accounting firms, private industry, financial institutions,
government and nonprofit organizations.
Leading Edge
Learning FaciLities
The UIC Liautaud Graduate School of Business is housed in the new Douglas Hall on the University of Illinois at Chicago campus. The building features state-of-the-art technology and interactive, flexible learning studios designed to foster teamwork and collaborative learning.
FLexibLe Program oPtions
Our students can begin the MSA program in any of three semesters (fall, spring or summer). Many of the MSA classes are offered in the evenings.
a record oF distinction
The UIC Liautaud MSA program is accredited by the AACSB,
one of 171 programs worldwide with this designation. And UIC MSA graduates have one of the highest pass rates in the state of Illinois on the CPA exam.
strong aLumni network
UIC Liautaud MSA alumni hold a significant percentage of key leadership positions in accounting in Chicago and throughout the business world.
UIC alumni have been instrumental in engaging key accounting firms in supporting the school financially, academically and by recruiting students for internships and full-time employment.
distinguished FacuLty
UIC Liautaud’s research faculty is working at the leading edge of the accounting field, investigating the issues tied to changes occurring in industry and the economy. As a result, their teaching is forward looking and prepares students to be adaptable and attuned to the opportunities that emerge in a changing,global economic environment.
The Liautaud advantage
Non-Business / Non-Accounting Undergraduate: 16 courses (64 credit hours)
2 Required Courses (8 credit hours) 3 Accounting Courses (12 credit hours) 5 Accounting Background Courses
(20 credit hours) 3 Foundation Courses
(12 credit hours) 3 Breadth Courses (12 credit hours)
3 Accounting / Business Elective Courses (12 credit hours)
Accounting Undergraduate: 8 courses (32 credit hours) Business Undergraduate:
10 courses (40 credit hours)
accounting Elective Courses
allow students to develop more depth in areas of particular interest, whether it’s tax, international or business law. The full list of elective courses can be found at go.uic.edu/msa_electives.Required accounting Courses
are taken by all students enrolled in the Master of Science in Accounting program, regardless of prior areas of study. They include at least two of the following four courses:• ACTG 516 Financial Statement Analysis • ACTG 525 Management Control of Strategic
Performance
• ACTG 585 Corporate Valuation and Accounting Information
• ACTG 593 Accounting Research – Methodology and Communication
Foundation and Breadth Courses
represent a core of basic business and accounting skills that provide underlying support to begin the study of accounting and are required only of those who do not have an undergraduate business major. These include:
• ACTG 500 Financial Accounting
• ACTG 474 Accounting Information Systems • IDS 570 Statistics
• Three non-accounting business courses in Economics, Finance, Marketing, Management
Background accounting
Courses
present the basic skills of the accounting profession required for the CPA exam and are required of those who do not have an undergraduate accounting major. They include: • ACTG 435 Auditing• ACTG 502 Intermediate Accounting I • ACTG 503 Intermediate Accounting II • ACTG 506 Management Accounting • ACTG 508 Federal Income Tax
Program oVerView
The Master of Science in Accounting curriculum is designed to prepare graduates to meet the requirements to sit for the CPA exam, regardless of undergraduate study, in a one-to-two-year program of study.
international studentswith an undergraduate degree in business or accounting are required to take 13 courses (52 credit hours).
guaRanTEEd admiSSion (gamSa) PRogRam
FoR uiC undERgRaduaTES
Outstanding undergraduate students in UIC’s College of Business Administration who have an overall GPA of 3.25 and a GPA of 3.0 in accounting courses can be admitted into the MSA program without scores from the Graduate Management Admission Test and letters of recommendation. This program allows undergraduate accounting majors to complete the CPA requirements and earn a master’s degree in as little as one academic year. For more information about the GAMSA program, visit:
go.uic.edu/gamsa
If you feel your professional interests would be well served by both an MSA and MBA, after being admitted independently into each program, some coursework can be credited to both. To learn more, visit:
go.uic.edu/jointmsamba
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JoinT mSa / mBa PRogRam
I pursued the MSA degree because I
wanted to be able to speak effectively
when discussing accounting-related issues
with different audiences. I observed many
individuals analyze financial statements
and then struggle to communicate
the findings with people who may not
have an accounting background. I felt
sharpening these skills would allow me
to better serve my clients.
undergraduate study:
BS in Finance, University of Illinois at Chicagograduate study:
Joint MBA/MS in Accounting, University of Illinois at ChicagoEmil Barci
career serVices
The accounting profession is full of opportunities and the Career Services office at UIC Liautaud prepares students to take advantage of those opportunities. A series of workshops helps students understand the professional job market and prepares them to present themselves effectively. Students often accept positions with Big Four global accounting firms or with smaller regional firms, which actively recruit on the UIC campus. Students have the opportunity to present themselves at an annual “Meet the Firms” event each fall, which is the first step in a recruiting process that can lead to either internship or full-time employment opportunities for students.
master oF science in accounting association (msaa)
The Master of Science in Accounting Association is the student organization of the MSA program, and its purpose is to provide educational, professional development and social opportunities for students in the program. The MSAA affiliates with the undergraduate Accounting Club to sponsor key annual events, such as the “Meet the Firms” recruiting event each fall and the Accounting Banquet in the spring.
The Allstate Corporation Blackman Kallick Bronner Group, LLC Caterpillar Inc. Deloitte LLP Ernst & Young
Frost, Ruttenberg & Rothblatt, P.C. General Growth Properties Illinois Tool Works Inc. KPMG LLP
Kraft Foods Inc. McGladrey & Pullen, LLP
Mitchell & Titus, LLP Plante & Moran, PLLC PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP True Partners Consulting LLC United Airlines, Inc.
Weiss & Company LLP
comPanies that recruit Liautaud graduates
For more information on Career Services, visit go.uic.edu/career
Experiences such as networking, being
a Liautaud student ambassador and
UIC teaching assistant and working with
professors and staff, have been far beyond
what I expected to get from UIC. Besides
the rigorous MSA program coursework,
I have obtained a lifetime of knowledge
and skills outside accounting including
public speaking, communication, teamwork
and time management.
undergraduate study:
BS in Computer Science and Technology, Beijing Normal Universitygraduate study:
MS in Industrial Engineering, Ajou University, Suwon, South KoreaJia Luo
Learn more
Campus information Sessions
The Liautaud MSA program holds regular evening and weekend campus information sessions. View the full schedule of events:
go.uic.edu/info_sessions
alumni & Student Voices
Our students and alumni are our best advocates. To get a greater understanding of what life is like in our MSA program, visit:
go.uic.edu/student_voices
Personalized Campus Visits
Prospective students may arrange a personalized campus visit. Liautaud staff can arrange activities such as a tour of the campus, meetings with faculty and students, a career services overview and classroom visits. Complete a visit request form for more info:
go.uic.edu/request_visit
contact us
university of illinois at Chicago
College of Business administration
Liautaud graduate School of Business
(MC 077)705 South Morgan Street, 110 DH Chicago, IL 60607 Phone: (312) 996-4573 Fax: (312) 413-0338 Email: [email protected] Web: go.uic.edu/msa
Learn more
To apply, visit go.uic.edu/apply
application Checklist
Completed online application Non-refundable application fee ($60 - Domestic / $60 - International)
Official transcripts of all post-secondary study
Official GMAT score. Please indicate that you wish to have your scores sent to University of Illinois-Chicago: Liautaud Graduate School of Business: MA/MS/MSc in Accounting
Two letters of recommendation Personal statement
Current resumé
additional Requirements
for international applicants
Official TOEFL score – school code 1851 Declaration of Finances Form
and financial support documents
application deadlines
Domestic ApplicantsInternational Applicants
May 15 – Fall semester entry
February 15 – Fall semester entry
November 1 – Spring semester entry
July 15 –Spring semester entry
March 15 – Summer semester entry
how to aPPLy
The Liautaud MSA program offers fall, spring and summer enrollment options. The online application can be found on our Web site at: go.uic.edu/apply. A complete application includes the following documents:
Financing your msa
The Liautaud MSA program has one of the most reasonable tuition and fee structures among MSA programs in the Chicago metropolitan area. For more information on
