MSA Taxation
The graduate tax program at Texas Tech University is focused on the study of the U.S. tax system and its effects on business behavior and decision-making. Our graduates are equipped with a broad understanding of the structure and underlying rationale of the U.S. federal income tax system, including the application of that system to international business operations. They are skilled at analyzing business problems, and finding and communicating solutions to those problems through professional research. Their oral and written communication skills are well honed and they are comfortable with the application of current technological tools. They are prepared to assume positions of responsibility in a variety of businesses, including public accounting, corporate accounting/finance/tax departments, and law firms. Placements are nationwide, although most of our graduates are concentrated in the Dallas and Houston markets.
MSA Tool Courses (42 Hours)
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3 |
ACCT 2300 |
Financial Accounting |
3 |
ACCT 2301 |
Managerial Accounting |
3 |
ACCT 3304 |
Intermediate Accounting I |
3 |
ACCT 3305 |
Intermediate Accounting II |
3 |
ACCT 3306 |
Principles of Cost and Managerial Accounting |
3 |
ACCT 3307 |
Income Tax Accounting |
3 |
ACCT 3315 |
Accounting Systems |
3 |
ACCT 4301 |
Principles of Accounting |
4 |
FIN 5421 |
Financial Management Concepts |
3 |
ISQS 5345 |
Statistical Concepts for Business and Management |
3 |
MKT 5360 |
Marketing Concepts and Strategies |
2 |
BLAW 5290 |
Legal, Regulatory, & Ethical Environments of Business |
3 |
MGT 5371 |
Managing Organizational Behavior & Organizational Design |
3 |
ECO 5310 |
Price & Income Theory |
Core Courses (24 Hours)
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3 |
ACCT 5305 |
Accounting Research & Communication |
3 |
ACCT 5306 |
International Tax |
3 |
ACCT 5308 |
Federal Income Tax Law for Partnerships |
3 |
ACCT 5309 |
Special Entity-Ownership Accounting Issues |
3 |
ACCT 5318 |
Income Tax Research & Planning |
3 |
ACCT 5315 |
Estate & Gift Taxation |
3 |
ACCT 5327 |
Advanced Income Taxation Accounting |
3 |
BLAW 5392 |
Advanced Business Law |
Electives (9 Hours)
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3 |
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3 |
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Capstone Course (3 Hours)
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3 |
ACCT 5334 |
Professional Accountancy |
**Course requirements subject to change. Degree Plans must be filed after completing 9 credit hours of Graduate Coursework. To graduate, you must have at least one 3-hour "A" above a 3.00 graduate GPA. Individual degree plans vary based on concentration and student background.

