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Master of Science in Taxation
The Fontbonne OPTIONS M.S. in Taxation is designed for practicing accountants and certified public accountants, as well as enrolled agents and professionals with a strong background in the accounting and tax fields. The highly specialized program is best suited for candidates committed to a career in taxation. The Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2008-09 Occupational Outlook Handbook sites strong growth of job opportunities in the accounting field through 2016, with faster-than-average employment anticipated.
The master's in Taxation has eight-week evening and Saturday morning courses offered in three terms around the tax season. The 30 credit-hour program can generally be completed in about two to three years. There are also two 15 credit-hour graduate certificates in business or individual taxation available.
CURRICULUM:
Required Core:
- Federal Income Taxation
- Tax Practice and Procedure
- Tax Research Methods
- Tax Accounting
- Taxation of Corporations and Shareholders
- Taxation of Partners, Partnerships, and S Corporations
Elective Core (choice of four courses):
- Estate and Gift Taxation and Planning
- Taxation of Real Estate
- Pensions, Profit Sharing and Deferred Compensation
- International Taxation
- Multi-state Taxation
- Advanced Corporate Taxation
Four prerequisite courses must be completed prior to enrolling.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
- An application accompanied by a non-refundable $25 application fee payable to Fontbonne University.
- A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited, degree-granting college or university. Official transcript must be received from the degree-granting institution.
- Overall grade point average of 2.75 on a 4-point scale.*
- Resume reflecting a minimum of three (3) years of significant, full-time work experience.
- Two letters of recommendation from professional references.
- A 200 to 300 word self-statement describing your background, successes, and reasons for pursuing your graduate degree from Fontbonne.
- GMAT Score of at least 475 or two years full time experience working in the field of tax.
- Applicants whose native language is not English must pass the TOEFL with a score of 197 CBT / 71 IBT / 5.5 IELTS or a Fontbonne-authorized equivalent test.
Fontbonne University OPTIONS - 314-863-2220
1300 Strassner Drive, St. Louis MO 63144
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