Overview

The Business Taxation programme at the University of Minnesota provides a comprehensive and transformative educational experience for tax professionals seeking to advance their careers. Delivered entirely online, this degree allows students to balance rigorous academic study with full-time professional commitments. The curriculum is strategically designed to deepen technical expertise while enhancing the analytical and communication skills necessary for leadership in the global tax community.

Why Business Taxation at the University of Minnesota?

Choosing this programme means learning from a distinguished faculty with decades of combined real-world tax experience and academic excellence. The curriculum is overseen by an advisory board of industry experts to ensure it remains responsive to the shifting landscape of global taxation. Students benefit from a unique schedule that includes a break during the peak tax season, specifically accommodating those currently working in the field. Furthermore, the programme is highly regarded for its value, having been ranked as a top-tier online master's degree in taxation for its return on investment and academic quality.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 1645 per credit
National fee: USD 1645 per credit
Local fee: USD 1645 per credit

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Syllabus

The curriculum consists of 30 credits and is designed by online learning specialists to provide a modern, interactive experience. Modules may include:

Tax Research, Communication, and Practice
Tax Technology & Analytics Fundamentals
Business, Government, and Economic Tax Policy
Corporate Taxation
International Taxation
Accounting Methods
Individual Taxation
Tax Planning and Financial Statement Analysis

Careers with Business Taxation

Graduates are highly sought after by top-tier firms and major corporations, with a significant majority of the leading public companies and CPA firms in the Minneapolis–St. Paul region employing alumni from this programme. The degree prepares students for high-level roles such as tax manager, director of taxation, and senior tax analyst. By providing the necessary graduate credits for CPA licensure in most states, the programme serves as a vital pathway for those pursuing professional certification. Graduates often see substantial career progression, moving into strategic leadership positions within public accounting, corporate tax departments, and consultancy firms.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Tax Research

Tax Accounting Methods

Corporate Tax

Partnership Tax

Tax Technology & Analytics

State & Local Taxation

International Tax

Tax Policy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-07-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Minneapolis, United States

Disciplines

Business Administration Taxation View 1226 other Masters in Business Administration in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

The following materials are required to apply to the Online MBT degree program:

Completed application

Unofficial/official transcripts

Personal statement

Resume

Proof of English language proficiency

An undergraduate degree (in any field)

Completed ACCT 2051 Introduction to Financial Reporting and ACCT 5135 Fundamentals of Federal Income Tax (or their equivalents)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

49350 USD / year

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Out-of-State

49350 USD / year

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In-State

49350 USD / year

≈ 49350 USD / year

Funding

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