Overview

TheTaxation MS course from the Fairleigh Dickinson University was designed to provide you with both the practical knowledge and technical expertise needed to succeed as a tax professional. The program is ideal for practicing accountants and attorneys, financial planners, recent accounting graduates, and non-accountants wishing to enter the field of taxation. Both entry level and experienced professionals will benefit in the program.

Emphasis is placed on technical competence in practical applications of current tax law as well as research and planning. Students in the program are exposed to all areas of taxation, including partnerships, corporate, international, trusts, compensation, and estate taxation.

Key facts:

100% remote – delivered online synchronously on Zoom – convenient and accessible to working professionals.
Affordable– the degree can be earned for approximately $30,000 in tuition.
Designed to meet the educational and training needs of tax professionals.
Provides both practical knowledge and technical expertise.
Benefits both entry-level and experienced professionals. Every student is assigned a free RIA Checkpoint account while in the program.
GMAT may be waived for CPA, EA, CMA, CFP, JD, and MBA AACSB accredited schools and/or based on substantial work experience in tax, accounting, or financial planning.
Faculty have outstanding academic credentials and strong professional backgrounds.
No classes during the peak of tax season. Classes are held during the fall, spring, and summer semesters. Classes are normally held in the evenings and occasionally on Saturdays.
Important electives such as ASC 740, International Tax, S Corp, Financial Products, and others.
Graduates employed at the Big 4, mid-sized regional firms, small firms, IRS, and corporate tax departments.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Federal Taxes I: Individual Income Taxation

Advanced Corporate Tax

Tax Accounting

Tax Practice & Procedure

Advanced Federal Taxes II: Property Transactions

Partnerships

Tax Research Project

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International

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National students: rolling admission

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Madison, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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General requirements

Upload or mail your academic records from all post-secondary schools attended.
Submit a TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE-A score.
Submit a GRE or NCLEX score if required by the program.
Submit a Statement of Purpose.
Submit a resume or CV.
Submit two letters of recommendation from academic or professional references.
Submit a copy of your passport.

Submit a bank statement and Affidavit of Financial Support if you are seeking an F-1 visa.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

34680 USD / year

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34680 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

34680 USD / year

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