Master of Science in Taxation Degree

• Program Requirements
• Graduation Requirements

 

Foundation Courses

Foundation courses may not be required based on prior education and/or experience. 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 required may be used to satisfy required electives.

TAX 505	TAXATION OF INDIVIDUALS	3
TAX 506	TAXATION OF BUSINESS ENTITIES	3

Core Courses

Successfully complete the following courses:

TAX 507	TAX ACCOUNTING	3
TAX 509	SALES & EXCHANGES OF PROPERTY	3
TAX 510	CORPORATE TAXATION	3
TAX 531	PARTNERSHIP AND LLC TAXATION	3
TAX 540	TAX PRACTICE, PROCEDURE, AND ETHICS	3
TAX 548	INTRODUCTION TO TAX RESEARCH	3
TAX 549	ADVANCED TAX RESEARCH WRITING, AND CITATION METHODOLOGY	3
TAX 560	CURRENT ISSUES IN TAXATION (CAPSTONE)	3

 

Required Electives

Choose two courses from the following:

ACC 578	ACCOUNTING FOR INCOME TAXES	3
TAX 525	ADVANCED CORPORATE TAXATION	3
TAX 532	GIFTS, ESTATES AND TRUSTS	3
TAX 550	INTERNATIONAL TAXATION	3
TAX 598	TAX RETURN SEMINAR	3

 

Additional Electives (If Required)

If additional credits are required to meet graduation requirements, choose from any of the elective options 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.

To graduate with a master's degree from Walsh College, students must meet program-specific graduation requirements. All students must:

• 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 College transcript). Extensions to this time requirement will only be granted upon review of the request by the dean of academics or designee.

• Earn a minimum of 50% of the semester credit hours required in core, concentration, elective, and capstone courses in residence, therefore requiring 15 semester credit hours, in the Master of Science in Taxation program at Walsh College.

• Achieve a 2.000 in all courses required in the Master of Science in Taxation program taken in residence at Walsh College. 

• Achieve a cumulative grade point average of 3.000 (“B”) 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 student portal and clicking on “My Progress” on the Academic Records card.