The Master of Taxation (M.Tax.) degree is a specialized program providing persons with the highly technical and demanding skills required to administer the tax laws in both the private and public sectors of the economy. Students applying to this program must submit scores on the GMAT. International applicants whose native language is not English must submit scores from the TOEFL and the TSE or SPEAK exams.
Prerequisites. Students whose transcripts do not include certain undergraduate courses or their equivalents must complete these courses. Most persons holding an undergraduate degree in accountancy should have satisfied these requirements. Contact the School of Accountancy and Information Management for a current list of the program prerequisites.
Program of Study. The program of study consists of a minimum of 30 semester hours. The following courses are required:
| ACC 515 | Professional Practice Seminar (3) |
| ACC 521 | Tax Research (3) |
| ACC 571 | Taxation of Corporations and Shareholders (3) |
| ACC 573 | Taxation of Partners and Partnerships (3) |
| ACC 575 | Estate and Gift Taxation (3) |
| Total: 15 |
Additional courses in accountancy, finance, general business, law, public affairs, or other acceptable areas to complete the degree program are selected in consultation with a faculty advisor. The program of study must include a minimum of 15 semester hours of credit in graduate-level accounting courses and a minimum of 24 semester hours of resident credit in courses open exclusively to graduate students. A maximum of six hours may be taken outside the College of Business.
Course Load. Students are limited to 12 hours per trimester.
Foreign Language Requirements. None.
Thesis Requirements. A thesis is optional.
Final Examinations. A final comprehensive written examination is required of all candidates. In addition, an oral examination in defense of the thesis is required of candidates who elect to write a thesis.
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