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Overview
The program provides a framework of conceptual, technical and professional knowledge that will assist students in developing expertise needed to examine and understand many aspects of the tax structure. Through an integrated curriculum with emphasis on tax concepts, substantive knowledge of federal and state taxation, tax research, communication skills, and tax planning. Students in the Taxation program of The University of Akron will develop an ability to identify and solve tax problems.
MTax Program Highlights
- Complete the MTax degree in 21 months by attending classes one evening per week throughout most of the program, or in as little as 15 months in the online MTax Direct program. Classes start at 5:20 p.m. and end by 10:50 p.m.. An entrance exam (GMAT) is not required for practicing CPAs or for attorneys with at least two years of experience.
- Curriculum includes 24 credits of required taxation courses and 6 credits of taxation electives.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Financial Accounting
- Federal Taxation
- Tax Research
- Corporate Taxation
- Taxation of Partnerships
- Tax Accounting
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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More details
- It is recommended that international students apply six weeks prior to these dates to allow time for admission and I-20 visa processing.
Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Credits
30 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Accounting Taxation View 180 other Masters in Taxation in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 2.75
GMAT 500
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Other requirements
General requirements
- GMAT (score of 500 or better preferred) or GRE, LSAT, PCAT, or MCAT scores. Test waivers may be granted for students holding an advanced degree or those with three or more years of work experience beyond conferral of the bachelor's degree.
- Two letters of recommendation
- Statement of purpose
- Resume
Tuition Fee
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International
12030 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 802 USD per credit during 24 months. -
National
12030 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 802 USD per credit during 24 months. -
In-State
6915 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 461 USD per credit during 24 months.
Living costs for Akron
890 - 1300 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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