Master of Taxation at Northeastern University

Northeastern University

United States of America, Boston

University Rank:#384

The Taxation at Northeastern University is a Master program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered online at the Online campus in Boston, United States of America, the program is taught in English and takes 1 year 4 months to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on January 1, 2027.

About Master of Taxation

This accelerated and respected degree is your opportunity to dive head first into the intricacies that separate top tax experts from their competition. Students analyze complex tax statutes, regulations, and related cases, and rulings, while interacting with expert faculty with decades of academic and industry experience. In just 16 months, you can develop a sophisticated and contextual understanding of tax planning and compliance that can immediately translate to the workplace and beyond.

Now more than ever, citizens and corporations depend on qualified tax professionals to help them navigate a complex landscape. Through a combination of experiential learning and an extensive study of tax regulations, you can transition classroom concepts directly to the real world. Choose our Online MST and you can prepare to do more, be more, and achieve more than you ever thought possible.

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Unique Features

Choose from two tracks—Taxation of Entities or Taxation of Individuals
Online format provides convenience, flexibility, and 24/7 support
Six start dates per year: two each in the spring, summer, and fall
Small class sizes ensure personal attention
This program offers financial planning courses
Develop interpersonal networks and relationships
Northeastern's online graduate business programs are ranked 18th in the country by U.S. News & World Report (2016)
Leverage our focus on professional experience—GRE/GMAT not required for admission

Accreditation Description

Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International—the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide.

Northeastern University’s online Master of Science in Taxation is designed to sharpen the knowledge and skills of tax professionals who want to stay current with industry and economic trends.

Choose from two tracks—Taxation of Entities or Taxation of Individuals
Online format provides convenience, flexibility, and 24/7 support
Six start dates per year: two each in the spring, summer, and fall
Small class sizes ensure personal attention
This program offers financial planning courses
Develop interpersonal networks and relationships
Northeastern's online graduate business programs are ranked 18th in the country by U.S. News & World Report (2016)
Leverage our focus on professional experience—GRE/GMAT not required for admission

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Taxation at Northeastern University

Entry Requirements

Application form
Application fee
Personal statement
Current professional resumé
Two letters of professional recommendation
Academic transcript(s)

English language proficiency: English proficiency, both written and verbal, is necessary for success in D’Amore-McKim classrooms. For more information, review our admissions policies.

Prerequisites for admission

Undergraduate degree from an accredited institution of higher learning
GPA of 3.25 or higher on a scale of 4.0, or GMAT required
Undergraduate or graduate course in taxation with a grade of 3.0 or higher on a scale of 4.0
A minimum of two years of tax experience including one busy season or hold one of the following credentials: JD, CPA, CFP, or Enrolled Agent*

*Applications are reviewed holistically and the admissions committee takes into account a wide variety of application criteria. Factors that may strengthen your application include STEM-designated and business degrees, professional designations or certifications, or an optional GMAT score. If you do not meet a minimum requirement listed above, you are still encouraged to apply.

English Requirements

PTEMin 76
IELTSMin 8
TOEFLMin 108

English Program Requirements

Northeastern students will be exposed to not only a rigorous academic environment but also a fast-paced experiential one. In order to be successful in both, all first-year and transfer applicants, regardless of citizenship, must demonstrate proficiency in English to be considered for admission to Northeastern.

Once your application is submitted, received, and processed, you will be able to access your Application Status Check. If you are required to provide further information regarding your proficiency in English, you will be able to complete the requirement in several ways, depending on your familiarity with English, and the frequency with which you use English each and every day:

Non-native English-speaking applicants will be required to submit official and valid results from one of the following English Language Tests:
- C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency (Cambridge English)
- Duolingo English Test (DET)
- IELTS Academic
- PTE Academic
- TOEFL Internt-based Test (CEEB Code: 3667) Northeastern will accept either the in-person version completed in a test center, or the TOEFL iBT Home Edition
However, based on your academic environment and the primary instructional language in either your high school or university, you may be eligible for a waiver. All waivers must be submitted through your Application Status Check. For additional information and to determine whether or not you are eligible for a waiver, please read the section below on waiving the English proficiency requirement.

Please note: Northeastern’s Admissions Committee reserves the right to request proof of English language proficiency from any applicant, regardless of citizenship or first language, at any time during the evaluation process.

Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Taxation at Northeastern University

Application Fee 75

How to Apply for Master of Taxation at Northeastern University

1.Create your application
Submit your application through The Common Application or the Coalition Application (both are accepted). Once you have created your application, please select Northeastern University to directly submit your application to us. Application fee of $75 or need-based fee waiver* *Northeastern accepts need-based fee waivers from the Common Application, the Coalition Application, as well as organizations such as the College Board and ACT, or in a written request from a school official.
2.Submit all required materials
Double check to make sure that you have submitted all required materials. Even if your application has been submitted, we cannot begin reviewing your file until all of your required materials have been received. For applicants applying for the 2022-2023 academic year, Northeastern University is test-optional and does not require standardized testing to complete an application for admission.
3.Check your application status
Within seven days of applying, you should receive a confirmation email containing your Northeastern University ID number and instructions for setting up your Application Status Check account. To ensure all of the necessary documents have been submitted, and for updates or information about your application, visit your application status check.

Master of Taxation at Northeastern University

Northeastern University

United States of America, Boston