Master of Accounting
Northeastern Illinois University
- Chicago, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting is a four-year on-campus degree at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop subject knowledge in Accounting and interpret organisational evidence
- Evaluate strategic options
- And communicate informed business decisions.
Career outcomes
- Financial reporting
- Financial advising
- Consulting
- Data analysis
- Audit associate
- Tax associate
- Public accounting firms
- Private firms
- Government
- Not-for-profit organisations
Curriculum
- Eleven-course business core (financial and managerial accounting
- Corporate finance) plus accounting information systems
- Auditing and attestation
- Cost accounting
- Intermediate accounting I and II
- Taxation
- And two electives such as fraud examination. Prepares for the CPA route
- Internships with accounting firms are encouraged.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited or equivalent institution with a 2.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale (some programmes 3.00)
- Statement of goals
- Two recommendation letters
- English proof
- MBA and MSA need GMAT or GRE or a waiver
- Signed financial statement and sponsor bank letters (https://www.neiu.edu/admissions/international/graduate-application-checklist).
Minimum GPA
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 79
- TOEFL PBT 550
- PTE Academic 53
- Duolingo 120
- Cambridge IELTS 7.0
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
- Recommendation Letters.
How to apply
- Check requirements and deadlines: international deadlines are Fall July 15
- Spring November 1
- Summer April Apply online at the fee is 30 USD for most master's programmes and 89 USD for the MBA and MSA. Submit official transcripts
- Statement of goals
- Two recommendation letters with the signed form
- Passport copy
- Signed Graduate Financial Statement Form and sponsor bank letters. Prove English with a test score report
- SAELL Level 4 or a waiver
- The MBA and MSA need a GMAT or GRE or a waiver.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $21,590, $23,603 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $30 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Business and Technology |
| Department | Accounting, Business Law and Finance |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 30 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | NEIU offers university and private scholarship opportunities, Graduate award eligibility is program-specific and international students must check each award criterion. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
1 Nov 2026
ClosedProgram starts
May 2027
Apply by
1 Apr 2027
139 days leftProgram starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Jul 2027
244 days left
Scholarships
NEIU offers university and private scholarship opportunities, Graduate award eligibility is program-specific and international students must check each award criterion.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 1 Apr 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $21,590, $23,603 USD per year. The application fee is $30 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $27,695 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.75. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, TOEFL PBT 550, PTE Academic 53, Duolingo 120, Cambridge IELTS 7.0.
NEIU offers university and private scholarship opportunities, Graduate award eligibility is program-specific and international students must check each award criterion.