Northeastern University - Master of Science in Taxation with Two Concentrations

The D’Amore-McKim School of Business at Northeastern University offers an online Master of Science in Taxation with two concentrations: Taxation of Entities and Taxation of Individuals. The program is designed for working professionals with a background in finance, tax, law, business or accounting who seek to advance their career. The Taxation of Entities concentration specifically focuses on corporate accounting and local, state, and international taxation. The Taxation of Individuals concentration specifically focuses on investments, trusts, estates, insurance, and retirement plans. The Taxation degree meets the requirements to take the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) exam upon graduation.

The online MS in Taxation offers six start dates per year: January, April, May, September, October, and December. The program is 100% online with no campus visits required. It can be completed in 20 months online and courses usually last five weeks. Students must have five years of professional work experience and a minimum GPA of 3.0 for admission.

Northeastern University utilizes the Blackboard Learning Management System (LMS). Lectures through video and podcasts, printable lectures, assigned readings, assignments, discussions boards, and email may be accessed through Blackboard along with other multimedia tools. Courses are asynchronous and available 24/7, as is the case with technical support. Northeastern University (NEU) fosters peer interaction using real-world scenarios in group projects, discussion boards and via email. Students average 15 to 20 hours per week of work on each course.

The online MS in Taxation comprises 30 credits including 15 credits of required courses and 15 credits of electives. Core courses include Federal Tax Issues and Analysis; Estate and Gift Taxation; Corporations and Shareholders; Partners and Partnerships; and Tax Research, Practice, and Ethics.

Taxation of Entities concentration courses include State and Local Taxation; International Taxation: Inbound Transactions; International Taxation: Outbound Transactions; Advanced Flow-Through Entities; and Tax Accounting for Income Taxes.

Taxation of Individuals concentration courses include Retirement Plans; Income Taxation of Trusts and Estates; Financial Planning for Investments; Financial Planning for Insurance; and Planning for Estate Tax Issues.

Northeastern University is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education, Inc. (NECHE). The D’Amore-McKim School of Business is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).