Graduate Programs

The M.S. in Taxation is designed to prepare students for careers in the field of taxation. Students will learn to use a variety of tax authorities (i.e., statutory, judicial, and administrative) and other resources to critically consider and resolve complex tax issues. The program consists of 10 three-credit courses (seven required and three electives) and it is especially useful for industry managers and executives, financial services and public accounting professionals and others seeking a specialized education in taxation. Applicants must have a baccalaureate degree in accounting or finance or equivalent coursework prior to beginning the program. In addition, Federal Income Taxation I and II, or the equivalent are program prerequisites.

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The M.S. in Taxation Curriculum

Required courses (21 credits)

TX500 Tax Research
TX501 Tax Accounting
TX502 Taxation of Property Transactions
TX510 Corporate Income Taxation
TX530 Partnership Taxation
TX540 State and Local Taxation
TX550 Tax Planning

Elective courses (9 credits)

TX512 Corporate Income Taxation II
TX520 Estate and Gift Taxation
TX522 Income Taxation of Estates and Gifts
TX532 Taxation of Flow-Through Entities and Closely-Held Businesses
TX542 International Taxation
TX545 Tax Implications of Deferred Compensation
TX548 Tax Practice and Procedures

In addition, elective courses may be chosen from any other 500 level graduate accounting or law course.

Overall program requirements