Master in Taxation (Master's)

Tuition is $23,790 total tuition ($2,379 per 3-credit course), plus a $495 orientation course fee and $80 application fee.; the application deadline for Master in Taxation (Master's) is Dec 15, 2026.

This programme is designed for working professionals and career changers seeking to advance in tax-related roles. It focuses on practical tax skills including federal income taxation, corporate tax planning, and state and local tax practices. Students engage with real-world tax scenarios through asynchronous online coursework. The programme prepares graduates for CPA licensure by meeting the 150-hour education requirement.

Focus areas include Individual Income Taxation, Tax Practice and Procedure, Pass-Through Entities, State and Local Tax Practice, International Tax Practice, Sales and Exchanges of Property.

The programme requires 10 courses (30 credits) plus a 1-credit orientation course. Courses are delivered in 10-week terms with no fixed class times.

Graduates typically work as tax accountants, tax consultants, or tax analysts in public accounting firms, private industry, government agencies, or nonprofit organizations.

Applicants must submit a statement of objectives, current resume, one professional letter of recommendation, official transcripts, and a $80 application fee. No GMAT or GRE is required. International applicants must meet additional requirements.

The programme totals about 31 credit hours. Online, asynchronous with five yearly start terms in January, March, May, August, and October. Program duration ranges from 12 to 24 months, with up to four years to complete. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 66% of applicants.

Since 1863, Bryant University has focused on preparing students for professional and civic life. Its interdisciplinary curriculum connects business, the liberal arts, sciences, and artificial intelligence, with more than 250 major and minor combinations. Experiential education is integrated throughout the curriculum, giving students opportunities to apply ideas, work through challenges, and develop analytical skills.

The 250,000-square-foot Business Entrepreneurship Leadership Center houses classrooms, labs, and active learning hubs. Students can use facilities dedicated to artificial intelligence, data science, data visualization, digital marketing, financial markets, global supply chain, sales, and marketing behavioural research. The Sprague Center for Entrepreneurship and Design Thinking provides space for developing new ideas, while the Ellen Wilson Leadership Center supports initiatives focused on ethical and inclusive leadership.

Located in Smithfield, Rhode Island, Bryant offers a residential university experience supported by upperclass housing designed around community, collaboration, and wellness. International students can take part in global experiences and benefit from Bryant's academic partnerships, including connections with Ashesi University and the University of Cape Town. Bryant graduates are prepared for employment or graduate study, with practical learning and career-focused facilities forming a central part of the student experience.