Master of Science in Taxation
We would like to introduce you to our Master of Science in Taxation program. This degree leads to a number of possible career paths, regardless of whether you are starting your career or repositioning to new opportunities. Our program is designed to enhance your practical skills, research, and problem-solving abilities. It also focuses on teaching finely honed technical skills that allow students to stay on top of the ever-changing field. You will be provided with guidance, support, and lessons to capitalize on leadership opportunities in the world of taxation. It is a good fit for a wide range of students and is complementary to the needs of students with undergraduate degrees in Accounting, Finance, Management, and/or Economics.
Technical expertise is indispensable, but for students of the Master of Science in Taxation program at Queens College, this is only the beginning. Courses are led by qualified faculty members with practical experience in tax and academic credentials. You will interact with tax professionals within the classroom as well as during networking and guest-speaker events. In these sessions, you will learn about developments and trends in various areas of tax law and the tax profession. Classes emphasize up-to-the-minute tax law and trends, giving students experience solving real-world problems. Tax strategy will add value to your future endeavors, regardless of whether you work or intend to work in accounting, tax consulting, small, medium, and large corporations, not-for-profit organizations, government, or other organizations. Tax strategy is important and applicable in almost every arena.
The program highlights are as follows:
- 30 Credits, ten core courses.
- 747 – Tax and Accounting Communications
- 757 – Federal Taxation of Business Entities
- 758 – State and Local Taxation and Tax-Exempt Entity
- 759 – Estate, Gift & Trust Taxation
- 760 – IRS Ethical Tax Practice, Procedures and Research Methods
- 761 – Taxation of Partnerships and S Corporations
- 762 – Deferred Compensation and Employee Benefits
- 763 – International Taxation
- 764 – Reorganizations, Liquidations and Consolidated Returns
- 765 – Capstone
- Full-time program completion: 1 – 1.5 years (includes summer courses).
- Part-time program completion: 2 years (includes summer courses)
- Credit hours count toward New York State CPA licensure requirements.
- Flexible scheduling allows you to switch between part-time and full-time course loads.
We accept students looking to enter the taxation field, as well as more experienced tax professionals seeking to advance their skills and move into leadership positions. Applicants are not required to have an accounting or business background. Applicants must have the equivalent of Queens College’s ACCT 101, ACCT 102, ACCT 201, ACCT 261, ACCT305, and ACCT367 to apply.
Students may choose to pursue their degree on either a part-time or full-time basis. You may attend classes in-person during the day, evening, and weekend (some online courses are available). This scheduling makes the program a flexible one, ideal for working professionals. This program is eligible for contribution to the 150-credit CPA licensing requirement (check with New York State Education Department, nasba.org, for eligibility). Because of our intimate class environment, you will receive one-on-one guidance and mentorship that may lead to job placement after graduation as you expand your professional network. You will receive “the best bang for the buck,” and learn alongside bright, ambitious students who represent more than 170 countries at Queens College.
Requirements for Matriculation
These requirements are in addition to the general requirements for matriculation.
- An undergraduate Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
- All students should have earned an overall GPA of at least 3.0 in their undergraduate program.
Requirements for Non-Matriculation
Students are to follow the college’s requirements for non-matriculation.