Program Overview

Program Overview

The Master of Science in Taxation and Data Analytics is designed for students interested in pursuing a career as a tax specialist in public accounting, industry, or government. Students earning this degree will have completed an education program consistent with recommendations from professionals and the accounting academy and will be prepared for entry into careers as tax professionals.

Program Details

Program Type

• Master's of Science (M.S.)

Format

• On Campus

Estimated Time to Complete

• 1.5 years

Credit Hours

• 33

Marketable Skills

• Ethics-based resolution of complex tax issues
• Research and resolve technical tax issues
• Technical competency in federal taxation
• Technical tax issue communication
• Data/analysis skills in tax context

Program Highlights

• The program is open to any qualified student who has an interest in taxation, regardless of the student’s previous program of study.
• Faculty members are involved in behavioral, empirical, archival, historical and theoretical research. Research topics range from the application of cognitive models to the impact of governmental standards on borrowing costs.
• UNT's G. Brint Ryan College of Business, which is one of the nation's largest business schools, is accredited by AACSB International — the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business — which means we meet or exceed strict academic standards for excellence in education.
• The Business Leadership Building, which has Gold-level LEED certification for sustainability, reflects our commitment to preparing future business leaders. It provides you with the highest level of academic instruction possible using cutting-edge technology and interactive learning environments.

Career Outlook

• Tax Accountant
• Tax Compliance Specialist
• Tax Lawyer
• Tax Specialist
• Tax Supervisor/Auditor
• Tax Director or Tax Consultant

Courses

Tax Research and Administrative Procedure (3 hrs)

Objectives are to develop the technical and research skills needed to address contemporary tax issues. Students learn to identify tax issues, formulate research questions and develop the research skills needed to address them. Upon completion of this course, students are able to use the major tax services, evaluate the relevant authorities and communicate their findings in a professionally written research memorandum.

Taxation of Flow-Through Entities (3 hrs)

Comprehensive study of federal income taxation of partnerships, S corporations, fiduciaries and their owners/beneficiaries.

Taxation of C Corporations (3 hrs)

Comprehensive study of federal income taxation of C corporations and their shareholders. Emphasis placed on reading and interpreting tax laws to determine the tax consequences of completed transactions and generate tax planning strategies.

Multijurisdictional Taxation (3 hrs)

Examination of international, state and local tax issues. Topics include U.S. taxation of in- and out-bound transactions, sourcing of income and deductions, and nexus issues.

Family Tax Planning (3 hrs)

Comprehensive study of federal estate and gift taxation, as well as advanced family tax planning issues.

Professional Ethics and Corporate Governance (3 hrs)

Examination of professional ethics from both a philosophical and business perspective. Ethical reasoning, moral character and moral decision making provide a framework for examining the importance of ethics in an individual’s personal life and professional career.