Taxation, Master of Science (MST)

Program Requirements

 

MST Foundation Courses

Foundation courses may not be required for students depending on their undergraduate degree or credits earned at another institution. Each student will get a personalized evaluation of their academic history to ensure they take only the courses they need to complete their degree. Foundation courses that are not required do not need to be replaced by another course in the program.

TAX 595TAX AND BUSINESS TAXATION I

3

TAX 596TAX AND BUSINESS TAXATION II

3

MST Core Courses

TAX 500ADVANCED TAX RESEARCH WRITING, AND CITATION METHODOLOGY

3

TAX 507TAX ACCOUNTING

3

TAX 509SALES & EXCHANGES OF PROPERTY

3

TAX 510BASIC CONCEPTS IN CORPORATE TAX (CORPORATE TAX I)

3

TAX 531PARTNERSHIP AND LLC TAXATION

3

TAX 540TAX PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE

3

TAX 560PLANNING AND CURRENT ISSUES IN TAXATION

3

TAX 599INTRODUCTION TO TAX RESEARCH

3

 

MST Electives

Choose two courses from the following:
ACC 578ACCOUNTING FOR INCOME TAXES

3

TAX 525ADVANCED CONCEPTS IN CORPORATE TAXATION INCLUDING THE CONSOLIDATED TAX RETURN (CORPORATE TAX II)

3

TAX 532INCOME AND TRANSFER TAX CONSEQUENCES FOR DECEDENTS, ESTATE AND TRUSTS

3

TAX 550INTERNATIONAL TAXATION

3

TAX 598TAX RETURN SEMINAR

3

MST Additional Electives (if needed)

Choose from the approved MST electives listed above.

Notes:
Courses cannot be used more than once to satisfy multiple requirements.

No more than six credits allowed in directed study, practicum, and/or internship.

Electives or concentrations from subsequent catalogs are permitted.

Online Course Orientation
The free and no credit Moodle orientation (MDL*001*R1) is mandatory for all students. MDL*001*R1 must be taken prior to the start of the first course.


Graduation Requirements

Students must complete the prescribed requirements to graduate with a master’s degree from Walsh College.

  • Complete the program of study within a period of 60 calendar months (five years) from the initial date of course enrollment (as designated by the first semester attended on the student’s Walsh transcript). Extensions to this time requirement will only be granted upon review of the request by the dean of academics or designee.
  • Students are limited to no more than 6 semester credit hours of courses in directed study, practicum and/or internships.
  • Earn a minimum 30 graduate semester credit hours, which may include up to a maximum of 12 semester credit hours of advanced standing, therefore requiring 18 semester credit hours of core and elective credits in residence in the MST program.
  • Earn a grade of “C” (2.000) or better in each course counted towards graduation.
  • Achieve a cumulative grade point average of “B” (3.000) or better within the degree requirements at Walsh College.
  • Students preparing for graduation must file an official Application for Graduation. Students can make an appointment with an academic advisor to review graduation requirements.
  • Students can view their degree completion progress any time by logging into Self-Service for Students through the portal and clicking on “My Progress.”