Master of Science in Taxation

The decision by government to utilize its taxing authority to pursue a variety of economic and social goals has led to the development of a complex body of tax law. Given the dynamic state of society’s economic and social goals, the body of tax law characteristically exists in a continual state of change. The complexity of tax law is significant because of its influence on the economic decision-making process and because of its impact on the successful achievement of society’s goals. Tax consequences have been and will continue to be an important financial consideration. Required Courses (21 Credits): ACCT 6601 - Fundamentals of Federal Income Taxation ACCT 6602 - Taxation of Property Transactions ACCT 6604 - Taxation of Business Entities ACCT 6605 - Partnership and Limited Liability Company Income Taxation ACCT 6609 - Federal Tax Practice and Procedure ACCT 6610 - International Taxation ACCT 6615 - Research Project in Federal Income Taxation Electives (9 Credits-Select three from the following): ACCT 6606 - Corporate Income Taxation ACCT 6607 - Qualified Retirement Plans ACCT 6608 - Taxation of Estates, Gifts, and Trusts ACCT 6611 - State and Local Taxation ACCT 6612 - Tax-Exempt Organizations