COURSE CURRICULUM

The Master of Tax Accounting (MTA) program is a specialized graduate degree designed to prepare students for advanced professional roles in taxation, corporate accounting, and advisory services by combining rigorous academic training with practical, technology-driven applications. Before entering the program, students are expected to complete a strong undergraduate foundation in accounting, including courses in intermediate financial accounting, cost accounting, taxation, auditing, governmental and nonprofit accounting, accounting information systems, and taxation of business entities, typically totaling around 24 credit hours. These prerequisites ensure that all incoming students have a consistent baseline of technical accounting knowledge, although deficiencies may be completed with approval prior to graduate study. Once admitted, students must complete a minimum of 30 graduate credit hours, with at least 24 hours in graduate-level coursework and at least 18 hours focused specifically in accounting and taxation. The curriculum is structured to develop deep expertise in advanced tax systems and financial reporting, with core courses such as advanced financial reporting and analysis, fraud and ethics risk management, corporate shareholder taxation, accounting for income taxes, advanced corporate taxation, partnership taxation, state and local taxation, and tax research and communication. These courses emphasize analytical thinking, legal interpretation, compliance strategies, and professional communication skills essential for modern tax practice. Students also select elective courses from approved options such as governmental and nonprofit accounting, professional certification preparation, special topics in accounting, and federal tax law courses, allowing for customization based on career goals in public accounting, corporate tax departments, or government agencies. The program also integrates the use of modern accounting software and tax technology platforms to reflect current industry practices and enhance applied learning. To successfully complete the degree, students must maintain a minimum B average in all required courses and demonstrate consistent academic performance in the major field, ensuring they graduate with strong technical competence, ethical awareness, and practical readiness for the evolving and complex field of taxation.