Applicants must satisfy the following requirements for admission to the Master of Science in Taxation online program. Admission is selective and based on a combination of factors including academic and professional achievement, strong communication skills and a proven record of effective leadership.
Prerequisites
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Application for Admission: Choose “Business Administration (Tax) – Online, Master of Science” on the application
One letter of recommendation (academic or professional). The name and email address of the recommender are required.
At the University of Cincinnati Lindner College of Business, we value thought-driven leaders. With this in mind, please upload a personal statement expressing the following:
Optional: Is there something in your resume or application that needs a brief explanation? Areas in this field may include academic outliers, career breaks, completion of additional coursework, etc.
Formatting: We recommend the personal statement be between 250 and 500 words, double-spaced.
Please provide a current copy of your resume or CV.
Unofficial school transcripts are required (including University of Cincinnati transcripts).
* Once accepted, please send official transcripts to [email protected] or mail to the following address:
University of Cincinnati – Graduate School 110 Van Wormer Hall P.O. Box 210627 Cincinnati, OH 45221-0627
For more information, visit business.uc.edu/academics/admissions or contact an Enrollment Services Advisor.
An official TOEFL/IELTS is required for all international applicants.
International applicants must also submit foreign transcripts for evaluation to an agency recognized by the National Association of Credential Evaluating Services (NACES; www.naces.org).
The MS Taxation program does not require a GMAT or GRE score for admission.
You do not. Classes are asynchronous. You can log on anytime 24/7 to complete your coursework.
To enhance your experience and learning, many of our instructors offer online office hours held at a predetermined date and time.
(There are a few exceptions to the asynchronous components, please view program FAQs for more information)
Our faculty members are very responsive to our students. They provide office hours and oftentimes their personal phone numbers, so students may easily schedule a time to discuss questions or issues.
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