MS Taxation at University of Miami

Programme overview

The Master of Science in Taxation is a specialization for accounting majors or equivalents, designed for students interested in careers in taxation.

Faculty: Miami Herbert Business School | Department: Accounting | Duration: Accounting majors 30 credits (typically one year); non-accounting majors 42 credits; professional track 42 credits over three years | Location: Coral Gables, FL, United States

What you will study

Accounting majors: 18 required credits (international accounting and taxation, accounting analytics, business combinations, income taxation and business entities, corporate taxation, tax research, partnership taxation, accounting for income taxes, executive problem solving) plus 12 elective credits. Non-accounting majors add a 12-credit six-week Core Accounting Program.

Career pathways

Prepares students for careers requiring specialized tax knowledge in public accounting, private industry and government; most students intend to become CPAs.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Completed application for admission submitted through Miami Business School application portal. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution. Official academic transcripts from all previously attended post-secondary institutions must be submitted directly to the application portal. Students who hold an undergraduate degree in Accounting will be considered to waive the 12 credit Core Accounting (CAP) Program. International applicants must have their educational credentials from institutions outside of the United States verified by an approved international credentialing evaluation service such as World Education Services to confirm degree equivalency and GPA calculation. Statement of purpose and short-essay responses to the career goal and program-related questions in the application portal. Current resume outlining your professional and academic achievements. At least one letter of recommendation is required. Up to three may be submitted. Official GMAT (or GRE) score to be sent directly to the University of Miami Business School by using the institution code below.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

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