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For additional program information see the Zicklin School website

The Master of Science in Taxation program is designed for students who seek a tax position at an accounting/tax firm, state or federal government entity, public or private corporations, as well as for students with previous experience in taxation who wish to advance to the leadership levels in the tax industry. Graduates will become tax experts and will also be able to start their own tax preparation and tax planning businesses. The goals of the program are to prepare graduates for numerous careers in the area of taxation and ultimately for leadership in the marketplace. To accomplish these goals students are provided with the advanced technical and research skills necessary to operate effectively as tax professionals and industry leaders. The program also gives students the necessary background to properly interpret new developments and remain in the vanguard of the profession.  Students can complete the program on a full-time (one-year) or part-time basis by taking a carefully chosen sequence of 10 courses (30 credits).  Applicants are not required to possess an accounting or general business background. 

 

Required for all MS Students*
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BUS 9551

Business Communication I1.5 credits
or
Program specific, 1.5 credit equivalent business communication instruction approved by the Graduate Curriculum Committee.
Preliminary Course                      (3 credits)

Students with appropriate prior course work equivalent to ACC 9110 will be able to waive this preliminary requirement.
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ACC 9110

Financial Accounting3 credits

 

Courses in Specialization             (30 credits)

Required
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TAX 9863

Principles of Federal Income Taxation**3 credits
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TAX 9866

Corporate Taxation I3 credits
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TAX 9867

Corporate Taxation II3 credits
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TAX 9868

Partnership Taxation3 credits
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TAX 9870

Estate, Trusts, and Planning3 credits
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TAX 9900

Tax Procedure and Professional Responsibility in Tax Practice3 credits

Choose 12 credit hours from:
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ACC 9872

Personal Financial Planning***3 credits
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TAX 9869

International Taxation3 credits
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TAX 9873

Deferred Compensation3 credits
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TAX 9874

Consolidated Tax Returns***3 credits
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TAX 9875

S Corporations***2 credits
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TAX 9876

Estate Planning***2 credits
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TAX 9877

State and Local Taxes2 credits
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TAX 9889

Current Problems in Taxation3 credits
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TAX 9930

Real Estate Taxation3 credits

*Effective spring 2016.

**Students admitted in a spring term will take:

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TAX 9861

Principles of Federal Income Taxation: Theory and Practice (3 credits)

***These courses are offered infrequently.