PODCAST: Dean Jeffrey R. Brown
In this episode of The Gies Download, Dean Brown discusses his nine years at the helm, why he’s stepping away now, and what the future might hold for Gies under new leadership.
Master of Accounting Science (MAS) Career Outcomes
The master of science in accounting 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 MAS 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 MAS Graduates (2016-2022)
- Audit associate
- Financial analyst
- Internal auditor
- Risk advisory associate
- Staff accountant
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- Assurance associate
- Deal advisory associate
- Forensic accounting associate
- International tax associate
- Quantitative research analyst
- Risk assurance associate
- State and local tax associate
- Tax associate
- Wealth management associate
Employers Hiring MAS Graduates (2016-2022)
- Deloitte
- Ernst & Young
- KPMG
- Plante Moran
- PwC
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- Andersen Tax
- BDO
- Crowe
- Grant Thornton
- MaloneBailey
- Miller Cooper
- RSM
Top Destinations for MAS Graduates (2016-2022)
By US Cities:
- Chicago
- Champaign-Urbana
- New York City
- Los Angeles
- Atlanta
- San Francisco
- St. Louis
By Country:
- United States
- China
- Germany
- Indonesia
Meet MAS Alumni
“The MAS prepared me more effectively for the working world in the accounting industry than anything else in my life. I am able to work more effectively in teams, my written communication is more concise, clear, and effective than many of my coworkers, and I have been able to be more adaptable to different working environments and professional scenarios than I would have been had I not participated in the MAS program.”
Andrew Dreyfuss, MAS '14
"Now that I am a few years out of school, I've found a lot of my peers and colleagues are starting to go back to school to further or finish their education. Being able to join the MAS program immediately after undergrad has allowed me to completely focus on my career path. I don't have to worry about needing further qualifications in order to get the job I want in my field."
Puja Amin, MAS '14
“It helped me to hit the ground running. The majority of my job involves a lot of data analysis and making decisions based off of those inclusions to assist tax departments. I felt very prepared coming out of Tax and Data Analytics concentrations because I was familiar with coding languages and tools that could streamline my processes to evaluate data to give informed advice to my clients.”
Ryan Fitzgerald, MAS '19
Interested in connecting with more MAS alumni? Let us know.
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
Accounting Career Outlook
According to a report by Georgetown's Center on Education and the Workforce, graduate accounting alumni earn an average of 32% more per year than their counterparts with just a bachelor's degree by their late 20s, resulting in a $1.5 million increased earning potential over a lifetime. Gies MAS alumni have secured positions as a tax manager, senior associate, vice president of consulting, director of finance, senior analyst, and more within just 4-6 years of graduation.
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Two Gies faculty receive campus teaching awards
Gies Professors Richard Excell and Brian Hamm were recognized by the University of Illinois with campus awards for excellence in instruction. The awards were presented at the University of Illinois’ annual Celebration of Teaching Excellence held April 16.