Master of Taxation
The Master of Taxation Program is a professional degree designed to provide intensive training for individuals planning to enter the field and for experienced accountants and attorneys.
The program provides a framework of conceptual, technical and professional knowledge that will assist students in developing expertise needed to examine and understand many aspects of the tax structure. Through an integrated curriculum with emphasis on tax concepts, substantive knowledge of federal and state taxation, tax research, communication skills, and tax planning. Students will develop an ability to identify and solve tax problems.
Admission Requirements
- GMAT (score of 500 or better preferred) or GRE, LSAT, PCAT, or MCAT scores. Test waivers may be granted for students holding an advanced degree or those with three or more years of work experience beyond conferral of the bachelor's degree. Contact the Graduate Programs Office in the College of Business Administration for waiver request process.
- Two letters of recommendation
- Statement of purpose
- Resume
Application Deadline
- August 1 for Fall enrollment
- December 1 for Spring enrollment
- May 1 for Summer enrollment (preferred for students without pre-tax requirements)
International Student Applications
It is recommended that international students apply six weeks prior to these dates to allow time for admission and I-20 visa processing. I-20 forms are processed by UA Immigration Services in the International Center. Proof of English Proficiency is required by producing an acceptable TOEFL or IELTS score.
Additional Information
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Foundation Courses — 6 credits |
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| 6200:601 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| 6200:627 | Survey of Federal Taxation | 3 |
| Core Courses — 24 credits | ||
| 6200:628 | Tax Research | 3 |
| 6200:631 | Corporate Taxation I | 3 |
| 6200:641 | Taxation of Partnerships | 3 |
| 6200:642 | Corporate Taxation II | 3 |
| 6200:643 | Tax Accounting | 3 |
| 6200:648 | Tax Policy & Ethics | 3 |
| 6200:649 | State and Local Taxation | 3 |
| 6200:651 | International Taxation | 3 |
| Elective Courses — 6 credits | ||
| 6200:629 | Tax Crimes and Forensics | 3 |
| 6200:633 | Estate and Gift Taxation | 3 |
| 6200:644 | Income Taxation of Decedents, Trusts, and Estates | 3 |
| 6200:645 | Advanced Individual Taxation | 3 |
| 6200:646 | Consolidated Tax Returns | 3 |
| 6200:647 | Qualified Pension and Profit-Sharing Plans | 3 |
| 6200:650 | Estate Planning | 3 |
| 6200:693 | Selected Topics in Taxation : Mergers and Acquisitions | 3 |
| 6200:662 | S Corporations Taxation | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 30-36 |
Assistantship/Scholarship Information
Not all departments offer graduate assistantships. Students should inquire with the department directly to determine assistantship availability.
Financial Aid Information
Paying for college is a vital part of the education process. It is important to be informed of the many sources of aid available. Student loans are available to degree-seeking graduate students. Information on student loans can be found through the Office of Student Financial Aid. The Office of Student Financial Aid is located in Simmons Hall.
Tuition and Fees
Current tuition and fees schedules can be found through the Office of Student Accounts.
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