Master of Science in Accountancy (MSA) Career Outcomes
The master's in accounting program at Gies Business prepares you to begin a purposeful career. The Office of Career and Professional Development assists by providing a range of professional advising and career resources.
As an MSA student, you will benefit from a team of professionals dedicated to supporting your success through services that include résumé review, practice interviews, one-on-one advising, career fair preparation, company information sessions, and virtual alumni conversations.
Positions Filled by MSA Graduates (2019-2022)
- Accounting associate
- Consultant
- Financial analyst
- Internal auditor
- Staff accountant
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- Analyst audit
- Assistant audit
- Associate auditor
- Investment banking associate
- Management trainee
- Risk assurance associate
- Settlement associate
- Tax associate
Employers Hiring MSA Graduates (2019-2022)
- Deloitte
- Ernst & Young
- Goldman Sachs
- KPMG
- PwC
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- ADM
- Amazon
- DuPont
- Meta
- GE
- JPMorgan Chase
- Nielsen
- Protiviti
- RSM
- Tencent
Top Destinations for MSA Graduates (2019-2022)
By US Cities:
- Chicago
- Champaign-Urbana
- New York City
- Decatur
- Los Angeles
- San Jose
- San Francisco
- Palo Alto
By Country:
- United States
- China
- Taiwan
- Thailand
- Kazakhstan
- South Korea
- Canada
- Mexico
Meet MSA Alumni
"The Gies MSA has given me connections in the working world which I would have never achieved if it wasn't through UIUC. I also had incredible professors and felt they did everything in their power to help me in and out of the classroom."
Madison Held
MSA '21
"Having come from a very small women's liberal arts college, with less than 800 undergraduate students, I chose UIUC and the MSA program for the large University experience, well-known reputation in industry, and unmatched career services team to help prepare me for a career in business."
Shawna Varela
MSA '21
"MSA’s good reputation attracts lots of firms & companies to the business career fair. What I learned from the program and the business career service made me a stronger candidate for job openings. Most importantly, I learned how to step out of my comfort zone and to keep learning through the rest of my life."
Shuxin Hu
MSA '20
Career development from the start
Before you even get to campus, you’ll take part in the Gies Professional Pathway Foundations Certificate Program, which is designed to help you better understand your skills, your interests, and the types of careers that are a good fit for you. The program helps you explore careers that align with your personal goals and values – and sets you on a path for success, right from the start.
With the Gies Professional Pathway Foundations Program, you will:
- Develop an in-depth understanding of yourself – your personal brand and how to connect your past experiences to your future goals in a way that resonates with employers
- Explore and define your career goals
- Craft your professional job search documents
- Develop the sought-after competencies that will help you succeed throughout your career
Support along your journey
No matter your career interests, our experienced career and professional development staff can help you prepare for the next step in your career journey and be more competitive in the job market. Career and professional development are incorporated into your orientation where you’ll learn how to take advantage of the full array of programs and resources available to you as a Gies student. From skill development to career exploration, our talented team is here to help you every step of the way.
Resources:
- Résumé, LinkedIn profile, and cover letter reviews
- In-person interview workshops and practice
- Digital and virtual interviewing platform
- Case interview resources
- One-on-one advising
- Online platform access and guidance
- Company information sessions
- Virtual alumni conversations