# 2026-2027 Course Catalog
**Source**: https://catalog.illinois.edu/graduate/bus/concentration/accy/data-analytics-accountancy/
**Parent**: https://catalog.illinois.edu/graduate/
*for the Graduate Concentration in Data Analytics in Accountancy (on campus & online)*
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The Data Analytics in Accountancy Concentration is available for the
**[Accountancy, MAS](https://catalog.illinois.edu/graduate/bus/accountancy-mas/)**
**[Accountancy, MS](https://catalog.illinois.edu/graduate/bus/accountancy-ms/) (on campus & online)**
The Data Analytics in Accountancy Concentration is designed to develop leaders who understand (1) how to apply data analytics in a variety of accounting and business contexts, (2) critically solve business problems using data-intensive business and accounting information, and (3) synthesize and effectively communicate data-intensive information, findings, and conclusions to other environment-constituents, including supervisors, peers, and subordinates, clients, and regulatory agencies. This concentration will not only provide a strong foundational knowledge of data analytics, but also provide students multiple opportunities to apply this knowledge via experiential learning opportunities.
*for the Graduate Concentration in Data Analytics in Accountancy (on campus & online)*
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The Data Analytics in Accountancy Concentration is available for the
**[Accountancy, MAS](https://catalog.illinois.edu/graduate/bus/accountancy-mas/)**
**[Accountancy, MS](https://catalog.illinois.edu/graduate/bus/accountancy-ms/) (on campus)**
Course List
| Code | Title | Hours |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [ACCY 570](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=ACCY%20570 "ACCY 570") | Data Analytics Foundations for Accountancy | 4 |
| [ACCY 575](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=ACCY%20575 "ACCY 575") | Data Analytics Applications in Accountancy | 4 |
| Choose one (1) from: | | 4 |
| [ACCY 571](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=ACCY%20571 "ACCY 571") | Statistical Analyses for Accountancy | |
| [ACCY 512](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=ACCY%20512 "ACCY 512") | Data Analytics for Management Accounting | |
| [ACCY 574](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=ACCY%20574 "ACCY 574") | Risk Management and Innovation | |
| [ACCY 592](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=ACCY%20592 "ACCY 592") | Introduction to Accounting Research | |
| or both: | | |
| [ACCY 550](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=ACCY%20550 "ACCY 550") | Multistate Taxation | |
| [ACCY 554](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=ACCY%20554 "ACCY 554") | International Taxation | |
| Total Hours | | 12 |
Grad Other Degree Requirements
| Requirement | Description |
| --- | --- |
| Course substitutions may be approved by the Department of Accoutancy. | |
| Other requirements may overlap. | |
*for the Graduate Concentration in Data Analytics in Accountancy (on campus & online)*
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**Department of Accountancy\
Chair of Department:** Michael Donohoe\
**Director of Graduate Studies:**Nerissa Brown\
**Associate Director of Graduate Studies:** Ashley Lamb\
[Accountancy department website](https://giesbusiness.illinois.edu/accountancy)\
360 Wohlers Hall, 1206 South Sixth, Champaign, IL 61820\
(217) 333-0857\
[Accountancy email](mailto:accy@illinois.edu)
**Gies College of Business**\
[Gies College of Business](https://giesbusiness.illinois.edu/)[Website](https://giesbusiness.illinois.edu/)
**Admissions**\
[Graduate Admissions](https://grad.illinois.edu/admissions/apply)\
[Gies College Admissions & Requirements](http://catalog.illinois.edu/schools/gies-business/academic-units/)