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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 October 25, 2011. Please select the Summer 2012 term. The application deadline is February 1, 2012.
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)
- TOEFL or IELTS score (if required)
The following application materials must be sent by mail to the MSA Office.
- Final official transcript and degree certificate (if applicable) from each college or university attended, 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. You should request that the educational institution send the transcript and degree certificate directly to the University of Illinois MSA Office in a sealed envelope.
- Language Proficiency Waiver Request if applicable.
The materials listed below have instructions specific to the MSA Program and must be uploaded as part of the online application.
- Three letters of recommendation (accessed by clicking the Recommendations tab in the ApplyYourself 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.
- A current résumé (accessed by clicking the Statements tab in the ApplyYourself application) 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.
- A maximum 1000-word personal statement (accessed by clicking the Statements tab in the ApplyYourself application. Please note that this is different from the maximum 1,500 word personal statement listed in the ApplyYourself application) that describes the reasons for pursuing the degree as well as personal and professional goals.
- A Declaration and Certification of Finances Form (accessed by clicking on the Downloadable Forms Tab in the ApplyYourself application) and official bank statement. This form is for international students only. Applicants must use the MSA Program Declaration and Certification of Finance Form in place of the standard ApplyYourself form.
- A three part Coursework Form (accessed by clicking on the MSA tab in the ApplyYourself application) that includes prerequisite coursework, additional accounting courses, and courses in progress.
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.
