Overview

The Taxation M.Sc. at St. John's University provides a comprehensive exploration of the Internal Revenue Code and essential administrative regulations. This advanced programme equips students with the technical proficiency required to navigate the increasingly intricate global tax landscape while developing vital research and communication skills.

Why Taxation at St. John's University?

The programme is delivered through the Peter J. Tobin College of Business, which maintains prestigious accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Students benefit from a curriculum developed alongside industry specialists and gain access to major online tax services and technological tools. The faculty comprises experienced Certified Public Accountants who hold advanced legal degrees in taxation, ensuring that the teaching is grounded in both theory and high-level professional practice. Furthermore, the university's strong alumni network provides significant links to "Big Four" accounting firms and other top-tier global employers.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 1655 per credit
National fee: USD 1655 per credit
Local fee: USD 1655 per credit

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The curriculum is structured to build advanced theoretical knowledge across federal, state, and local tax issues. Modules may include:

Tax Research and Writing
Partnerships and Partners
Corporate Taxation
Practice and Procedure
Research Project
International Taxation
Individual Tax Planning
Global Taxation Systems
Real Estate

Careers with Taxation

Graduates are prepared for leadership roles within public accounting firms, private corporations, and government entities. The programme provides the necessary credentials to advance into management positions or specialise in niche areas of the industry. Common career paths and job titles for alumni include:

Tax Manager or Associate
Chief Financial Officer
Tax Consultant or Adviser
Public Accountant
Financial Analyst
Tax Attorney
Auditor

The university's graduates have a proven track record of securing employment with prestigious organisations such as Deloitte, KPMG, PwC, BDO, and Grant Thornton.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Partnerships and Partners

Corporate Taxation

Practice and Procedure

International Taxation

Individual Tax Planning

Global Taxation Systems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00

More details

Recommended deadlines. Graduate programs use rolling admission: qualified applications reviewed and accepted as space allows until semester start.

Language

English

Credits

31 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Statement of professional goals and resume which can be uploaded as part of the application for admission

Official transcripts from all undergraduate, graduate and professional schools attended.

Two letters of recommendation, obtained from professional or academic references

Official TOEFL or IELTS scores are required for applicants whose native language is not English

Students with international credits must also submit a course-by-course foreign credit evaluation with GPA calculation from a NACES member

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

51305 USD / year

≈ 51305 USD / year
Out-of-State

51305 USD / year

≈ 51305 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

51305 USD / year

≈ 51305 USD / year

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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