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Overview
The Business Administration Tax program at the University of Cincinnati is designed for the following types of students:
- Students with a baccalaureate degree in accounting (30-semester graduate credits)
- Students with non-accounting business degrees (54-semester graduate credits)
- Students with non-business degrees (55-semester graduate credits).
The MSBA in Taxation Program is offered as a part-time program where students take two courses per term in an online delivery modality.
Successful tax accountants possess excellent critical thinking skills and the ability to analyze information. Other attributes include:
- Problem solving skills
- Ability to identify and control risk
- Strong communication skills
- Team building skills
Successful graduates entering the accounting field can enhance their marketability in three ways:
- High grades, as many accounting employers look for an overall GPA of 3.2 or greater
- Work experience in the form of co-op or internships
- Leadership experiences in campus and/or community group
Career
Graduates of the UC Lindner College of Business accounting program can find career opportunities in public and corporate accounting. Employers include both national and international public accounting firms (Big 4), regional and local public accounting firms, financial services firms, manufacturing firms and retailers and others. In addition, it is not uncommon for accountants to be self-employed providing tax services as a consultant or through their own firm. Examples of jobs include:
- CPAs (Certified Public Accountants) in public auditing
- Internal revenue agents
- Tax consultants
- Internal auditors
- Financial executives
- Tax professionals in governmental and non-profit organizations
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Individual Tax: Structure
- Individual Tax: Special Topics
- Corporate Tax: Formation & Structure
- Corporate Tax: Life Cycle Strategies
- Corporate Tax: Attributes & Operational Considerations
- Taxation of Subchapter S Corporations
- Federal Tax Research: Individuals
- Federal Tax Research: Corporations
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 24 months
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Language
English
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 80
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6.5
Credits
30 alternative credits
Delivered
Online
- Fully structured
- No Attendance
- Continuous support with feedback on request
- Individual work/assignments (with online group discussions), Online group works/assignments
Disciplines
Business Administration Taxation View 30 other Masters in Taxation in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. 3
GRE® The GRE® General Test is a widely administered admissions test that measures the skills needed in today's graduate and business school programs worldwide. It contains three sections - Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Writing. Three scores are reported: a Verbal Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, a Quantitative Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, and an Analytical Writing score on a 0 - 6 score scale in half-point increments. Required
GMAT The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is a test intended to assess certain analytical, writing, quantitative, verbal, and reading skills in written English for use in admission to a graduate management program, such as an MBA. GMAT contains 4 sections - Analytical Writing Assessment, Integrated Reasoning, Quantitative and Verbal. The score has a range from 200 - 800. Required
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 80
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Unofficial transcripts used for admissions application. Official academic transcripts required when offered admission.
- Two letters of recommendation
- Essay
- Resume
Tuition Fee
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25234 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 12617 USD per semester and a duration of 24 months. -
In-State
24934 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 12467 USD per semester and a duration of 24 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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