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Taxation - Master's (MS)

CIP CODE 52.1601.00

DEGREE OVERVIEW

The Master of Science in Taxation is designed for students with an undergraduate degree in accounting who wish to focus within taxation. Students gain skills in identifying, analyzing, and solving complex tax issues to add value for various entities.


ABOUT THE PROGRAM

  • Offered weeknights in Arlington, the MS in Taxation program is designed to provide high-quality and challenging instruction focused on a thorough understanding of accounting and taxation.
  • Students will gain the quantitative, analytical, and research skills needed for professional accountants.
  • Completion of the program requires a minimum of 37 credit hours and will help students meet the educational requirements to become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the state of Texas and most other jurisdictions.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

  • Chief Financial Officer
  • Financial Advisor
  • Certified Public Accountant
  • Tax Collector
  • Industry Manager
  • Revenue Agent

DEGREE OPTIONS

MS - Master of Science in Taxation

The MS-Taxation degree program (MST) prepares students for professional tax careers in the public, private, or governmental sector and is designed for individuals who hold an undergraduate degree in Accounting and wish to specialize in Taxation. As part of this objective, the program is designed to provide the educational background to become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

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WHY CHOOSE US?

  • No. 7 MS Tax program (Tax Talent, 2018)
  • No. 43 Taxation program worldwide (Eduniversal 2021)
  • Separately accredited by AACSB
  • Flexibility: courses offered evenings for working professionals
  • Blend of technical accounting, taxation, business, and technology skills
  • Prepares students for CPA certification
  • Accounting internship opportunities
  • College of Business alumni network of over 55,000 and counting

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PROGRAM CONTACT

Name:
Dr. Cherie Henderson 

Phone:
817-272-3179

Email:
chenderson@uta.edu


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Taxation - Master's (MS)

Learn more about this program on the Department or College website.

Department of Accounting

College of Business

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OUR GRADUATES EARN ON AVERAGE

1st YEAR
5th YEAR
10th YEAR
$67,000
$97,000
$124,000
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