The Master of Accounting in Taxation program will prepare graduates to stand out in a competitive job market by studying at a highly reputed business school with some of the world's leading academic thinkers and industry experts. This program will provide students with the knowledge of tax law and policy. The program will be taught by the same world-class professors who teach our M.B.A. students. The learning outcomes will be achieved by a combination of lectures by faculty, invited guest lecturers, reading of key literature, individual and team projects, and practical involvement in a leadership culminating experience.

The Taxation at Pennsylvania State University is a Master program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the World Campus campus in University Park , United States of America, the program is taught in English and takes 2 years to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on June 1, 2027.
About Master of Taxation
1. Solid Tax Foundation
MTax graduates will acquire technical competence in multiple areas of the tax law.
Learning Objectives:
- MTax graduates will acquire in-depth understanding of tax authority, including law, regulations and court cases in a number of taxation areas.
- MTax graduates will demonstrate knowledge of tax policy and procedure as well as how the IRS interprets/applies laws.
2. Tax Analysis
Learning Objectives:
- MTax graduates will develop the ability to analyze and resolve complex tax matters, through issue identification, research, and application of the law to specific facts.
- MTax graduates will develop the skills and knowledge to systematically and analytically provide tax planning and recommendations.
3. Communication
MTax graduates will be able to effectively communicate tax research results and strategies.
Learning Objectives:
- MTax graduates will develop skills needed to present written research results and recommendations in the form of case briefs, memos and letters for both clients and management.
- MTax graduates will learn to orally communicate tax well-reasoned research results and recommendations to individuals and groups.
4. Ethical Responsibilities
MTax graduates will be attuned to the ethical responsibilities of a tax professional in today's society.
Learning Objectives:
- MTax graduates will learn to apply laws, ethical principles, and professional standards in order to evaluate situations and make moral decisions.
- MTax graduates will cultivate a principled approach to leadership, valuing others' perspectives and acting with integrity.
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Taxation at Pennsylvania State University
Entry Requirements
Degree Requirements and Academic Credentials:
4-6 year Bachelor's Degree.
Official transcript; official certification of degree and date awarded; documents required in English only. Documents must be issued by the school with the official stamps and signature.
English Requirements
- IELTSMin 6.5
- TOEFLMin 80
Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Taxation at Pennsylvania State University
How to Apply for Master of Taxation at Pennsylvania State University
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