MS Taxation

Program Learning Objectives

Graduates Are Prepared To:

1.1 Demonstrate competency in tax research and identify potential solutions to tax issues.
1.2 Analyze and solve tax compliance issues through the application of analytic/critical thinking skills.
1.3 Apply substantive knowledge in a variety of tax preparation projects during a professional internship experience.
2.1 Recognize and apply ethical and professional responsibility requirements to tax practice.
3.1 Professionally communicate in writing.
3.2 Professionally communicate information through oral presentations.

BUS 417	Taxation of Corporations and Partnerships 1	4
GSB 529	Effective Communication Skills for Managers	4
GSA 536	Taxation of Trusts, Estates, and Transfer Taxes	4
GSA 537	State and Local Taxation	4
GSA 538	Current Developments in Taxation	4
GSA 539	Clinical Tax Education Internship	9
GSA 546	Tax Research and Administrative Procedures	4
GSA 548	Advanced Individual Taxation and Tax Planning	4
GSA 549	Advanced Taxation of Flow-Through Entities	4
GSA 550	Advanced Corporate Taxation	4
GSA 551	International Taxation	4
Total units		45/49

1	Students who, prior to admission to the program have not successfully completed BUS 417 at Cal Poly (or an identical course elsewhere) will be required to take BUS 417 as a part of this degree program.