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Why study Tax?

The Master of Science in Taxation Program at the University of Cincinnati provides advanced training for students seeking specialized expertise in tax accounting.  

The MS Taxation program is designed for applicants with an academic background in accounting or those currently practicing in the accounting profession, as the curriculum is intended for individuals with a strong accounting foundation. 

With a minimum of 30 credit hours required, the MS in Taxation program can be completed full- or part-time in an online modality and can count toward credits to sit for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Examination. Check with your state’s guidelines for details on sitting for the CPA exam.  

Successful tax accountants possess excellent critical thinking skills and the ability to analyze information. Other attributes include:  

  • Problem solving skills  
  • Ability to identify and control risk  
  • Strong communication skills  
  • Team building skills 

Admission Requirements

Please review the application checklist for admission requirements and information regarding prerequisite courses. 
 

Graduates of the UC Lindner College of Business accounting program can find career opportunities in public and corporate accounting. Employers include both national and international public accounting firms (Big 4), regional and local public accounting firms, financial services firms, manufacturing firms and retailers and others. In addition, it is not uncommon for accountants to be self-employed providing tax services as a consultant or through their own firm. Examples of jobs include:

  • CPAs (Certified Public Accountants) in public auditing
  • Internal revenue agents
  • Tax consultants
  • Internal auditors
  • Financial executives
  • Tax professionals in governmental and non-profit organizations
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The degree of Master of Science is granted to those who satisfactorily complete the required course work, carrying a minimum GPA of 3.0 or more. The degree must be completed within five years of acceptance into the program. All students must contract for graduation and be enrolled for at least one credit hour of study each academic year.

Please review English Proficiency Requirements for International Students here. 

Note: If you are an international student, please include your converted GPA using the WES iGPA Calculator in addition to your non-converted GPA and class (if applicable), as well as the country where you received your degree.  

If your bachelor’s degree is a three-year degree you must submit the free WES degree equivalency tool.   

Please note, online programs are not eligible for a student visa.

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Application Deadlines

Application deadlines can be found here.

The University of Cincinnati and all regional campuses are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

The Carl H. Lindner College of Business holds AACSB accreditation. AACSB International business accreditation is an achievement earned only by programs of the highest caliber. Institutions that earn accreditation confirm their commitment to quality and continuous improvement through a rigorous and comprehensive peer review. Less than one-third of U.S. business school programs and less than 15% of business school programs worldwide meet the rigorous standards of AACSB International accreditation.

Contact Information

Carl H. Lindner College of Business Admissions
Carl H. Lindner Hall
Cincinnati, OH 45221
(513) 556-7020
graduate@uc.edu

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Program Code: 22MAS-BAT-MS-.BAT-DL