Program Overview
The Taxation at Grand Valley State University is a MSc programme in Humanities over 18 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Taxation programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 798 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 608 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Allendale, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Taxation programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- ACC 622 - Tax Research and Writing Credits: 3
- ACC 624 - Corporate Tax I Credits: 3
- ACC 627 - Estate, Gift, and Trust I Credits: 3
- ACC 629 - Partnership Taxation Credits: 3
- ACC 636 - Taxation Problems, Planning, and Current Issues Credits: 3
- ACC 625 - Corporate Tax II Credits: 3
- ACC 623 - Sales, Exchanges, and Other Property Dispositions Credits: 3
- ACC 628 - Fiduciary Income Tax Credits: 3
- ACC 630 - Multistate Taxation Credits: 3
- ACC 631 - Employee Benefit Plans and Deferred Compensation Credits: 3
- ACC 632 - Tax Accounting Credits: 3
- ACC 633 - International Tax Practice Credits: 3
- ACC 639 - Federal Tax Practice and Procedure Credits: 3
- ACC 640 - S Corp & Limited Liability Co Taxation Credits: 3
- ACC 641 - Advanced Estate and Gift Taxation Credits: 3
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- The graduate business programs are open to qualified individuals with bachelor\xc2\x92s degrees from accredited colleges and universities.
- No particular undergraduate major is necessary for students selecting the M.B.A., M.S.A., or M.S.T. programs, although candidates may be required to complete background coursework in business subjects before attempting advanced work. It is recommended that M.S.T. students have a background in accounting or law.
- Candidates are admitted to the master\xc2\x92s degree programs in business administration, accounting, or taxation based on criteria that have been shown to predict success in graduate business programs, including performance on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT), previous undergraduate and graduate academic performance, and evidence of other competencies related to academic program and workplace success. A TOEFL score of at least 80 (IBT) is also required of applicants whose first language is not English.
- The Graduate Admissions Committee considers a scholastic index for the M.S.T. program applicants, computed as follows: (GPA for last 60 semester hours of undergraduate coursework x 200) + GMAT score. For example, an applicant with a 3.0 GPA and 500 GMAT has a scholastic index of 1100. Further consideration is given to the quantitative, qualitative, and writing scores of the GMAT and grades earned in courses determined to be relevant to the graduate curriculum. Using the scholastic index and other information, the committee implements the policies and practices described below.
- An applicant for the M.S.T., with a scholastic index of 1100, including a GMAT score of at least 500, is generally admitted without further committee review. Applications with scholastic indexes of 1100, including GMAT scores between 450 and 490 are examined by the committee for evidence predictive of success. The committee\xc2\x92s analysis may result in the applicant being required to score higher on the GMAT or to upgrade his or her undergraduate record by completing background coursework with acceptable performance prior to the academic decision. Recognizing that both test scores and previous academic achievement are indicators of performance in the graduate programs, acceptable performance in background courses does not compensate for an unacceptable GMAT score. Although work experience is not required, it is preferred and may be a deciding factor.
- Applicants will be given an admission decision for any academic semester for which they apply, provided their applications are completed at least one month before the semester begins.
- Individuals not yet admitted to the M.S.T. program may enroll in 500-level background courses with permission of the graduate business programs director. Enrollment in 600-level courses is generally restricted to students admitted to the respective program who have also completed the appropriate prerequisite courses.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 798 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 608 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 798 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 608 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Grand Valley State University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Grand Valley State University
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, United States
Grand Valley State University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 18 months