Master of Science in Taxation Online

Earn your Graduate Degree in Taxation on your schedule.

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Program Overview

Now Enrolling for Fall 2023

The field of taxation has become increasingly complex and the demand for specialists has grown dramatically. Tax professionals are searching for a practical way to develop and enhance their skills.

Bryant's Master of Science in Taxation Online program will prepare graduates to enhance or launch professional careers in accounting with a focus on taxation. Expertise in taxation will enable graduates to understand the nuances of tax-related issues in terms of theory and practical application for individuals, partnerships, and corporations. Graduates will be prepared to advise on retirement and compensation plans as well as navigate estate planning. In addition, graduates will have data visualization and analytics skills that are increasingly integral to the field.

Requirements

Three weeks prior to starting the program, you are required to complete an online orientation course, Strategies for Success, which will help you succeed in Bryant's MST online program. This course is designed to familiarize you with the online technology environment, provided by Canvas (LMS), and introduce you to professors, your success coach, and staff at Bryant. Online study skills, time management skills, and self-directed learning will also be addressed to ensure your success.

For more information, please contact:

Graduate Admission

Angelina Denomme
Assistant Director, Graduate Admission
Email: adenomme1@bryant.edu 
Phone: (401) 232-6207

Why earn your MST Online at Bryant?

  • Earn your degree in as little as one year while working full time
  • We offer small class sizes and a low student-faculty ratio
  • Become a part of Bryant’s extensive alumni network of 50,000 proud graduates

Additional Resources

Related Program
Taxation Online Curriculum Sheet
  • Fall I: August 5 - October 14, Application Deadline is June 30, 2023
  • Fall II: October 14 - December 23, Application Deadline is TBD

There will also be program start dates in Winter 2024, Spring 2024, and Summer 2024 but those dates and application deadlines are TBD.

In addition to the application form, you will need to submit a statement of objectives, a current resume, as well as a letter of recommendation, official transcripts from all colleges/universities you have attended, and your application fee (waived for Bryant alumni).

An international applicant is defined as any person that requires a student visa to study in the United States. International applicants are eligible to apply to any graduate program, provided they have successfully completed the equivalent of a United States bachelor’s degree and have the appropriate diplomas and/or satisfactory results on transcripts or leaving examinations from the country in which the degree was earned. International applicants must complete all program-specific application requirements as well as all additional international application requirements outlined below.

English Proficiency

All applicants whose primary language is not English (or for whom English is not one of their primary languages) are required to submit proof of satisfactory English proficiency. Exceptions will be made if the applicant completed an undergraduate or graduate degree at a regionally accredited institution within the U.S., or if the language of instruction for an earned undergraduate or graduate degree was entirely in English. At this time, the only acceptable forms of proof for English proficiency are the TOEFL, IELTS, and Duolingo English Test, with minimum score requirements listed below.

  • TOEFL iBT: 85
  • IELTS: 6.5
  • Duolingo English Test: 115

An official score report must be sent directly from the examination organization to the Graduate Programs Office at Bryant University (TOEFL School Code: 3095).

Students can apply for government-sponsored and private education loans. U.S. citizens and permanent residents are encouraged to apply for financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). For information, please visit studentaid.gov. In addition, Bryant University accepts payments directly from a number of employers who have tuition assistance programs. In other cases, students may be eligible for reimbursement of educational expenses. For more information, contact the Graduate Programs Office, graduateprograms@bryant.edu or (401) 232-6230.

In accordance with the RI Council on Postsecondary Education and the NC-SARA manual, Bryant provides information regarding SARA (which can be found here: http://www.nc-sara.org/about).

In addition, Bryant University utilizes a variety of methods to ensure that PMBA students are the same individuals receiving academic credit, including SSO for all Bryant systems including the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS), library services, email, and file storage. Many student assignments involve the use of VoiceThread, a video-based discussion system requiring audio and video capture of the student as well as Zoom for synchronous sessions requiring real-time video participation from the students. Finally, all written assignments are submitted via the Turnitin plagiarism-monitoring software to ensure original submissions from all students.

Forms: NC-SARA ComplaintProcedure.pdf and RI-CPE_ComplaintProcedure.pdf

Highlights

Flexibility

Choose from many different starting dates throughout the year.

A+ Curriculum

Our award-winning professors are renowned leaders in their specializations and combine the latest theory with practical approaches in their teaching.

Alumni Network

Many alums of our programs are working or moving into positions with companies such as CVS, Fidelity, Google, and PwC.

Tuition

2023-2024 Academic Year*

$2,241 per 3-credit course ($747 per credit)

Strategies for Success (Orientation) course fee

$495

* Tuition rates are subject to annual change based on approval by the Board of Trustees, typically in the spring of the preceding academic year.