Graduate Programs
MS in Taxation
The Master of Science in Taxation provides the conceptual understanding and technical competence for a career in taxation. Employment opportunities include the tax departments of CPA and law firms, as well as corporations and government tax agencies. For those already employed in the field, the MS in Taxation should meet the continuing education requirements of professional associations and licensing boards.
The MS Taxation Program in Irvine is specifically designed for working professionals. By taking one class per eight-week term it is possible to complete the MS Taxation Program in Irvine in two years. All courses are offered at the Irvine Campus during the early evening hours. The MS Taxation Program in Irvine has a 10 course (30 units) requirement. A student lacking required background courses may be required to take additional courses.
Core Curriculum
The Master's of Science in Taxation program consists of 30 hours of course work.
Currently, the curriculum includes the following core courses:
| Acct 470 | Tax Research, Practice and Procedures (3) |
| Acct 578 | Seminar in Taxation of Partnerships (3) |
| Acct 572 | Seminar in Taxation of Corporations and Shareholders (3) |
| Acct 573 | Seminar in Taxation of Property Transactions (3) |
| Acct 576 | Seminar in State and Local Taxation (3) |
| Acct 575 | Seminar in Estate, Gift, Inheritance Taxes and Estate Planning (3) |
| Acct 574 | Seminar in Taxation of International Business Operations (3) |
| ECON 590 | Elective-Economics of Public Finance (3) |
| Acct 508 | Seminar in Tax Planning (3) |
| Acct 597 | Project (3) |
Here's a possible schedule of how your required courses can be scheduled.
| Acct 470 | Tax Research, Practice and Procedures (3) |
8/23/05 - 10/13/05 |
| Acct 578 | Seminar in Taxation of Partnerships (3) |
10/25/05 -12/15/05 |
| Acct 572 | Seminar in Taxation of Corporations and Shareholders (3) |
1/2/06 - 2/23/06 |
| Acct 573 | Seminar in Taxation of Property Transactions (3) |
4/24/06 - 6/15/06 |
| Acct 576 | Seminar in State and Local Taxation (3) |
6/19/06 - 8/10/06 |
| Acct 575 | Seminar in Estate, Gift, Inheritance Taxes and Estate Planning (3) |
8/21/06 - 10/12/06 |
| Acct 574 | Seminar in Taxation of International Business Operations (3) |
10/23/06 -12/14/06 |
| Econ 590 | Elective-Economics of Public Finance (3) |
1/4/07 - 1/26/07 |
| Acct 508 | Seminar in Tax Planning (3) | 4/24/07 - 6/15/07 |
| Acct 597 | Project (3) | Summer 2007 |
*The College of Business & Economics reserves the right to make changes to this schedule at any time.
Location
CSUF Irvine Campus
7320 Trabuco Road (Sand Canyon at Trabuco)
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 936-1600
(714) 278-3622 (advising)
