Master of Science in Taxation (MST)

Required Introductory Course (1 credit)

• SBS-700 You As a Leader: Self-Awareness, Feedback, and Decision-Making

Accounting Preparation Courses (6 credits)

May be waived.

• ACCT-800 Graduate Financial Accounting I
• ACCT-801 Graduate Financial Accounting II

MST Core Courses (15 credits)

If a course is marked "must substitute," select an elective following the rules outlined in the Elective Courses section.

• TAX-801 Federal Taxation I
• TAX-861 Tax Research
• TAX-862 Taxation of Corporations
• TAX-863 Taxation of Pass-Through Entities
• TAX-864 Tax Practice and Procedures

Capstone Course (3 credits)

• TAX-876 Tax Policy

Elective Courses (12 credits)

At least one of the four (4) electives must be TAX. The other electives may be TAX but they can also be any 800-level or higher courses, or select MBA 700-level courses, offered in the Sawyer Business School. If a student received any "must substitute" under the MST Core Courses section of this document, the additional electives must be TAX.The MS in Taxation Program offers a large firm or a small firm "track" to help a student customize their degree. View course offerings by track below.

MST Elective Tracks

The MS in Taxation Program suggests two different elective "tracks" to help you customize your degree to meet your career goals. You can follow one of the tracks listed below or create your own.

Large Firm Track

Students planning to work in large multinational or multi-state firms should consider these electives.

• TAX-802 Federal Taxation II
• TAX-865 International Taxation Outbound
• TAX-866 State & Local Taxation
• TAX-867 Advanced Topics in Corporate Tax
• TAX-874 International Taxation Inbound

Small Firm Track

Students planning to work in local firms, who cater to smaller businesses and individuals, should consider these electives.

• TAX-802 Federal Taxation II
• TAX-868 Estate Planning
• TAX-871 Taxation of Estates, Trusts and Gifts
• TAX-879 Personal Financial Planning