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Taxation Master's
Master's of Science (M.S.)
Program type:
Major
Format:
On Campus
Est. time to complete:
1.5 years
Credit Hours:
33
Taxes are inevitable. With a master's from UNT, you can prepare for a necessary career
helping people with their finances.
The Master of Science in Taxation is designed for students interested in pursuing
a career as a tax specialist in public accounting, industry, or government. Students
earning this degree will have completed an education program consistent with recommendations
from professionals and the accounting academy and will be prepared for entry into
careers as tax professionals.
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Request More InfoWhy Earn a Taxation Master's?
Pursuing a graduate degree in Taxation thoroughly prepares you to address a wide variety of professional challenges that arise in the profession. This in-depth study gives you an advantage over others in the workplace.
The Master of Science in Taxation is designed for students interested in pursuing a career as a tax specialist in public accounting, industry, or government. Students earning this degree will have completed an education program consistent with recommendations from industry professionals and the accounting academy, and will be prepared for entry into careers as tax professionals.
Marketable Skills
- Ethics-based resolution of complex tax issues
- Research and resolve technical tax issues
- Technical competency in federal taxation
- Technical tax issue communication
- Data/analysis skills in tax context
Taxation Master's Highlights
The program is open to any qualified student who has an interest in taxation, regardless
of the student’s previous program of study.
Faculty members are involved in behavioral, empirical, archival, historical and theoretical
research. Research topics range from the application of cognitive models to the impact
of governmental standards on borrowing costs.
UNT's G. Brint Ryan College of Business, which is one of the nation's largest business
schools, is accredited by AACSB International — the Association to Advance Collegiate
Schools of Business — which means we meet or exceed strict academic standards for
excellence in education.
The Business Leadership Building, which has Gold-level LEED certification for sustainability,
reflects our commitment to preparing future business leaders. It provides you with
the highest level of academic instruction possible using cutting-edge technology and
interactive learning environments.
Faculty members also contribute to a variety of journals, publish in professional
works, scholarly books and monographs, and participate in national and international
conferences.
Our Master’s taxation program is ranked 4th in the nation by OnlineMastersDegrees.org.
Career Outlook
Career possibilities include:
- Tax Accountant
- Tax Compliance Specialist
- Tax Lawyer
- Tax Specialist
- Tax Supervisor/Auditor
- Tax Director or Tax Consultant
Taxation Master's Courses You Could Take
Tax Research and Administrative Procedure (3 hrs)
Objectives are to develop the technical and research skills needed to address contemporary
tax issues. Students learn to identify tax issues, formulate research questions and
develop the research skills needed to address them. Upon completion of this course,
students are able to use the major tax services, evaluate the relevant authorities
and communicate their findings in a professionally written research memorandum.
Taxation of Flow-Through Entities (3 hrs)
Comprehensive study of federal income taxation of partnerships, S corporations, fiduciaries
and their owners/beneficiaries.
Taxation of C Corporations (3 hrs)
Comprehensive study of federal income taxation of C corporations and their shareholders.
Emphasis placed on reading and interpreting tax laws to determine the tax consequences
of completed transactions and generate tax planning strategies.
Multijurisdictional Taxation (3 hrs)
Examination of international, state and local tax issues. Topics include U.S. taxation
of in- and out-bound transactions, sourcing of income and deductions, and nexus issues.
Family Tax Planning (3 hrs)
Comprehensive study of federal estate and gift taxation, as well as advanced family
tax planning issues.
Professional Ethics and Corporate Governance (3 hrs)
Examination of professional ethics from both a philosophical and business perspective.
Ethical reasoning, moral character and moral decision making provide a framework for
examining the importance of ethics in an individual’s personal life and professional
career.
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