MTAX - Program Requirements
Foundation Requirements and Waiver Eligibility
- One university course in accounting (undergraduate or graduate) with a grade of “C” or better; and
- One university course in federal taxation (undergraduate or graduate) with a grade of “C” or better.
- Students with prior legal or tax training may be eligible for foundation requirement waiver. This training must be approved by faculty.
After completion of the above prerequisite requirements, candidates for this degree must complete 30 hours of graduate taxation courses:
- The normal sequence of degree completion is for students to take two classes each term for five terms
- Students who work in professional tax settings may elect to take one course during the tax season
- Students who elect to take less than two classes per term will not be able to complete their degree within the normal two-year period
- All courses must be completed within six years
Bachelor Degree is required for admission. See Admissions for application and admission requirements.
No thesis is required for completion of this degree program.
Required Courses
(15 hours)
Full course descriptions can be obtained by clicking on the Course Numbers listed below:
| Course Number | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT 7233 | Tax Research, Practice and Planning (Must be taken first term) | 3 |
| ACCT 7063 | Federal Income Taxation of Corporations and Shareholders I | 3 |
| ACCT 7143 | Taxation of Partnerships and S-Corporations | 3 |
| ACCT 7153 | Tax Accounting Methods | 3 |
| ACCT 7163 | Federal Income Taxation of Corporations and Shareholders II | 3 |
Elective Courses (15 hours)
Full course descriptions can be obtained by clicking on the Course Numbers listed below:
| Course Number | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT 7173 | Employee Compensation and Advanced Individual Taxation Issues | 3 |
| ACCT 7183 | Taxation of Property and Security Transactions | 3 |
| ACCT 7193 | International Aspects of Taxation | 3 |
| ACCT 7253 | State and Local Taxation | 3 |
| ACCT 7133 | Estates, Trusts, and Tax Exempt Organizations | 3 |
| ACCT 7123 | Taxation of Natural Resources and Energy | 3 |
