Taxation Analytics Track Curriculum

The Taxation Analytics Track prepares students to become professional tax advisors/consultants, and tax executives in any size private and public corporations. Specific job opportunities may include accountant, tax accountant, auditor, tax examiner, and IRS auditor. Tax accountants are accountable for the collection of tax-related information, reporting to governmental taxation authorities, and advising on the tax impact of corporate strategies. Students will be prepared to handle the day-to-day responsibilities of a tax accountant, but also as a well-rounded accountant. Areas of study include corporate tax, partnership, individual income planning and estate tax, real estate, and tax-exempt organizations.

First Year (2023-2024)

Fall Semester8 credits
Term: A
BUAC740Data Driven Decision Making (Core Course)
2 credits
BUAC712Business Communication 2 credits
Term: B
BUAC764Taxation for Corporations2 credits
BUAC758SSystems for Data Analysis (Core Course)2 credits
Spring Semester14 credits
Term: C
BUAC770Visual Analytics and International Taxation2 credits
BUAC744Valuation for Accounting2 credits
BUAC767Real Estate Tax and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)2 credits
Term: D
BUAC706Business Ethics for Accountants and Auditors (Core course)2 credits
BUAC714Forensic Accounting (Core course)2 credits
BUAC766Data Security and Tax-Exempt Organizations2 credits
Elective2 credits

Second Year (2024)

Fall Semester8 credits
Term: A
BUAC758AAccounting for Income Tax and Database Management2 credits
BUAC712Financial Statement Analysis for Accountants and Auditors (Core course)2 credits
Term: B
BUAC772Database Management for State and Local Income Tax2 credits
BUAC710Advanced Managerial Accounting and Control Systems (Core course) 2 credits

The MS in Accounting curriculum is 30 credits. Courses are subject to change.

The standard curriculum is set up to be completed in 3 semesters. Students interested in an accelerated program should contact their academic advisor.