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Accounting and Taxation (M.S.)

Lutgert College of Business

AACSB International—The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business

The Accounting and Taxation M.S. Program
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  • Accounting Concentration
  • Tax Concentration

The Master of Science in Accounting and Taxation (M.S.) program prepares students for careers in accounting and taxation. The program focuses on advanced technical competence in accounting and/or taxation, the effective use of technology in research and practice, effective communications with colleagues, clients and other stakeholders of diverse backgrounds, ethical responsibilities, and the development of life-long learning skills to maintain professional competence. Students may select either an accounting or tax track. The accounting track includes courses in accounting theory, international accounting, and accounting information systems. The tax track includes coverage of entity taxation, international taxation, tax research, and the taxation of estate and gifts.

New LCOB Graduate Program Admission Requirements - Effective Spring 2012
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Program Admission Requirements
  1. General Admission Requirements
    • Earned undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.
    • Provide an official copy of all academic transcripts and Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) scores.
    • One of the following:
      • Minimum 3.0 GPA in upper division coursework (last 60 credit hours) or
      • Score of 500 or higher on the GMAT.
    • Total points of 1050 (GPA x 200 + GMAT) with a GMAT score of at least 450.
    • International students must have a satisfactory score on the TOEFL exam (minimum score of 550 paper-based, 213 computer-based, or 79 internet-based for international students from countries where English is not the primary language).
  2. Applicants to the master's program in accounting and taxation must also meet the following criteria:
    • Earned 18 credit hours of upper division (3000-4000 level) accounting courses, and
    • 27 credit hours of general business courses, with at least 12 credit hours at the upper division (3000-4000 level).