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Master of Taxation

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Master

About the program

STEM-designated Master of Taxation.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: no
Post-study work rights (0 year): no
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Explain central concepts in Taxation
Apply relevant analytical or practical techniques
Communicate evidence-based findings and reflect on professional or academic ethics.

Career outcomes

Taxation specialist in the United States

Curriculum

Required Master of Taxation courses (24 credits) in federal taxation and state and local tax regimes
Research skills
Plus electives. The Graduate School sets a six-year time limit for completing master's degrees.

Entry requirements

Academic

Competitive undergraduate GPA from a regionally accredited college or university
Recommended: competitive
GMAT
GRE
Or LSAT score taken within five (5) years (waiver based on credentials evaluation)
Statement of purpose
Resume
letter(s) of recommendation
A course-by-course evaluation of international transcripts is required
FAU will evaluate the transcripts
Or it must be done by a NACES member
TOEFL 4.5
IELTS 6.0
Duolingo 110
If applicable
Evidence of professional certifications relevant to the accounting profession.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree from a recognised institution, Foreign credential evaluation (general or course-by-course by a NACES member, Or internal FAU evaluation), GRE/GMAT only for some programmes, Programme-specific prerequisites, Proof of funds on the Financial Certification Form for the I-20.

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 79
Duolingo 110

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
English Language Test Results
Personal Statement
CV or Resume.

How to apply

Check the programme's requirements and deadline on its FAU graduate programmes page. Apply through the institution's online admissions process (College of Business uses its own system). Send official transcripts from every institution attended
A foreign credential evaluation by a NACES member or FAU
GRE or GMAT scores if the programme requires them
the supplemental items it lists. Submit English test scores (IELTS 6.0
TOEFL or Duolingo 110) unless exempt. If admitted
Complete the Financial Certification Form for the I-20 and apply for the F-1 visa.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$20,251 USD
Application fee	$30 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Boca Raton
Faculty or school	College of Business
Department	Department of Taxation (Executive) (M.TX.)
Teaching language	English
Credit value	60
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	0 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
15 Feb 2027
93 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Jul 2027
243 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.