About the Program
The Beasley School of Law offers an MS program for accountants through which students acquire in-depth knowledge of taxation law. This program is ideally suited for accountants wishing to gain a mastery of taxation law, without becoming lawyers. Students in the program take both law and business classes and seminars with our Master of Laws in Taxation students. Courses are taught primarily by law faculty, with the exception of advanced accounting classes taught by faculty from the Fox School of Business and Management. Students develop both practical and theoretical expertise through case analyses and rigorous class participation with lawyers and Juris Doctor students. The Beasley School of Law has a solid history of preparing students to hit the ground running in a variety of law and law-related fields.
Time Limit for Degree Completion: 5 years
Campus Location: Online, with some in-person instruction on Main or the Center City campuses
Full-Time/Part-Time Status: The degree program can be completed on a full- or part-time basis.
Interdisciplinary Study: Business classes in Valuation and Accounting may be required.
Affiliation(s): The Beasley School is a member of the American Association of Law Schools.
Ranking: The Beasley School of Law is highly ranked. In the 2023-2024 rankings by U.S. News & World Report, Beasley is tied for 54th out of 196 law schools.
Accreditation: The Beasley School of Law is fully accredited by the American Bar Association.
Areas of Specialization: Areas of specialization include:
- Business
- Estate Planning
- Employee Benefits
- Litigation
Job Prospects: Graduates are prepared for employment in accounting firms or to advance in their careers at their current firm.
Non-Matriculated Student Policy: Students must be matriculated in the program to take courses.
Financing Opportunities: Matriculated students are eligible for federal financial aid.
Admission Requirements and Deadlines
Application Deadline:
Fall:
- Early admission: December 1
- General Admission June 30
Applications are processed as they are received throughout the year. Late applications may be considered for admission.
APPLY ONLINE to this graduate program.
Letters of Reference:
Number Required: 1
From Whom: Letters of recommendation should be obtained from an immediate supervisor, current or past, and/or from academic evaluators.
Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: A baccalaureate degree in Accounting or in a related field is required.
Statement of Goals: Describe your future goals in specific terms and how the MS will assist you in achieving those goals.
Standardized Test Scores:
For applicants whose native language is not English, a minimum score on the TOEFL or IELTS is required:
- TOEFL iBT: 88
- IELTS Academic: 6.5
Resume: Current resume required.
Transfer Credit: Advanced standing is not granted.
Program Requirements
General Program Requirements:
Number of Credits Required Beyond the Baccalaureate: 30
Required Courses:1
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| MLTX 0521 | Partnership Taxation | 3 |
| MLTX 0522 | Corporate Taxation I | 3 |
| MLTX G518 | Introduction to Tax and Legal Reasoning | 2 |
| MLTX G641 | Taxation II | 3 |
| Accounting for Income Taxes | 3 | |
| Electives | ||
| Select courses from the following to total at least 16 credits: 2 | 16 | |
| Tax Practicum | ||
| Tax Policy and Administration Colloquium | ||
| Low Income Taxpayer Policy and Practice | ||
| Estate and Gift Taxation | ||
| Estate Planning II | ||
| Real Estate Taxation | ||
| Guided Research | ||
| Non Tax Issues with Estate Planning | ||
| Introduction to Employee Benefits | ||
| IRS Collections | ||
| State and Local Taxation | ||
| Taxation of Executive Compensation | ||
| Income Taxation of Estates and Trusts | ||
| Estate Planning I | ||
| Taxation of Exempt Organizations | ||
| Business and Estate Planning Involving Closely Held Businesses | ||
| Qualified Employee Benefit Plans | ||
| Welfare Benefit Plans | ||
| Civil and Criminal Tax Penalties | ||
| Tax Practice from the In-House Perspective | ||
| Tax Procedure | ||
| Tax Treaties | ||
| International Taxation | ||
| ERISA/Fiduciary Provisions | ||
| Estate Planning I | ||
| Tax Provsn Corp Acquistn | ||
| Drafting and Analyzing Fundamental Estate Planning Documents | ||
| Professional Conduct in Tax Practice | ||
| Employee Benefits Tax Policy | ||
Data Analytics I: Data Extraction and Transformation | ||
Data Analytics II: Data Visualization | ||
Project Management | ||
State and Local Tax Controversy | ||
Tax Research and Writing | ||
Taxation of Mergers and Acquisitions | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 30 | |
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For course information in the Beasley School of Law, see http://www.law.temple.edu/resources/student-services/course-registration/schedules-and-descriptions/.
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Additional electives related to tax law may be approved by the Academic Director.
Culminating Event: Completion of coursework is required to earn the MS in Taxation.
Contacts
Program Web Address:
https://www.law.temple.edu/academics/degrees/mst/
Department Information:
Office of Graduate and International Programs
Temple University Beasley School of Law
1719 N. Broad Street, 710 Klein Hall
Philadelphia, PA 19122-6002
215-204-1448
Fax: 215-204-2282
Mailing Address for Application Materials:
Office of Graduate and International Programs
Temple University Beasley School of Law
1719 N. Broad Street, 710 Klein Hall
Philadelphia, PA 19122-6002
Department Contacts:
Academic Director:
Kathy Mandelbaum, Esq.
Director, MS in Taxation and LLM in Taxation
215-204-5382