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Bookend Your Career Achievements with Our Master of Science in Taxation

Our Master of Science in Taxation (MST) program is specifically designed for certified public accountants, enrolled agents, and other tax professionals. The program presents current and focused information necessary to perform tax planning activities. Using many of the same reference materials found in the offices of tax professionals, the program provides the conceptual understanding and technical competence advantageous for advancement in the tax consulting profession, corporate finance departments, and government tax agencies.

Certified Enrolled Agents may qualify for admission into our MST as a special applicant, depending on their previous education and experience. Our MST degree program is presented through distance education using online technology requiring no classroom or seminar attendance. The program is offered in only the Independent Study modality.

Get in touch with an admissions representative and find out more about the Independent Study learning modality below.

 Upcoming Start Dates:
January 7th | March 4th

Tuition: $495/credit

Credits Required: 30

Total Program Tuition: $14,850

Learning Modalities:
Independent Study

Admissions Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree
or
Enrolled Agent with partial Bachelor’s

Program Catalog

Recognized - The Taft University System, including William Howard Taft University and Taft Law School, is institutionally accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC).
Relevant - When you enroll in any degree program with us, you'll gain practical knowledge that's easily applied in real-world situations. You'll graduate with the analytical skills you need and confidence to apply them in your career.
Rigorous - As a leader in distance education, Taft University offers high quality online education. You'll graduate with not only a degree, but also the confidence, knowledge, and skills to step up your career, no matter what your goals are.
Reasonable - Higher education shouldn't feel out of reach. We keep our tuition rates affordable and offer different ways to finance your education, including interest-free payment plans and federal financial aid for eligible students.

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What Can You Expect Next?

An admissions representative will reach out with more information about our Master of Science in Taxation program. This will help fill in any blanks about program structure and content, our learning modalities, and your financial options.

You’ll then work with your admissions representative throughout the application and enrollment process. They’ll be there to answer any questions or concerns along the way.

If you decide to enroll…

Your admissions representative will assist you in gathering and filling out all required documentation to start your program.

For enrollment in the MST program, we’ll need:

  • Bachelor’s Transcript and/or Enrolled Agent Certification

  • Resume

  • Copy of ID

An Independent Study Program that Fits into Your Busy Schedule

Our Independent Study modality gives you the flexibility to fit your program around your career and lifestyle.

Students have 8 weeks to complete each course, working independently with the support of a faculty mentor. The time to degree completion may be accelerated or extended, within the guidelines of the University.

Each course in the program contains a series of lesson assignments, generally consisting of reading assignments supplemented occasionally by various multimedia. Students are evaluated through examinations and/or research assignments, which are submitted for faculty evaluation.

Pay tuition in installments completely interest-free — each semester, just make a 30% downpayment upfront, followed by 3 monthly payments.

Start on any of six start dates throughout the year.

Questions? Get in touch with an admissions representative by filling out our Request Information form!