Master of Science in Taxation

As the world of taxation becomes increasingly complex and the demand for specialists has accelerated dramatically, tax professionals are searching for a practical way to develop and enhance their skills in response to the challenge.  Our tax program enables you to expand your skills and knowledge base relating to tax issues concerning federal, state and local, international, corporate, partnership, individual, and exempt organizations, as well as, estates, gifts, and trusts. You may also specialize in tax issues relating to financial institutions, financial products, employee compensation, real and intellectual property, and the practice of the tax professional.

The tax curriculum focuses on the technical area of taxation so that graduates are able to enter and advance as tax specialists in the profession of public accounting or enter corporate management in the tax area.  You learn to research tax questions, develop tax-planning strategies, and facilitate tax compliance.