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Jennifer and James R. Parks Master of Business Taxation for Working Professionals
For fully employed tax professionals who are ready to deepen and broaden their knowledge of taxation and learn research techniques critical to success as a professional. Minimum one-year tax-related experience required for MBT.WP program.
PROGRAM BENEFITS
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
An innovative and dynamic curriculum to develop an expertise that would take years to develop on the job and create a skill set tol increase advancement opportunities.
Collaborate with similar professionals around the country through Online courses. Leventhal online courses are taught by leading faculty and are designed by award-winning production and instructional design staff.
CUSTOMIZE YOUR STUDIES
Complete the degree on your time, working in conjunction with your work obligations. Finish degree requirements in as little as 2.5 years or take longer to accommodate your busy work schedule.
Choose from a variety of courses beyond the Core to fit your career needs and goals.
MBT.WP ACADEMIC OVERVIEW
Our Master of Business Taxation for Working Professionals has been in existence for decades and has a proven track record of successful graduates who are leaders in the fields they have pursued. Whether on-campus or online, the curriculum is identical.
Technical, Conceptual, Problem-Solving
Students will apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills related to taxation of individuals, flow-through entities, and corporations. In addition, students will recognize potential opportunities for tax savings and tax planning.
Professional Development
Students will convert complex and technical tax terminology into language that translates to non-technical audiences. This outcome allows students to demonstrate strong interpersonal communication skills that build relationships with clients over time, and be able to prepare work products with careful attention to word choice, tone, and accuracy.
Applied Data Analytics
Students will be able to analyze business and tax objectives, issues and problems and identify the data necessary for solutions. They will integrate data tools and languages and communicate answers in pragmatic and understandable terms.
Research / Life-Long Learning
Students will use computer-based and paper-based systems to thoroughly research and analyze tax codes, tax law, rulings and interpretations, providing for adaptability as the tax law changes over time.
Ethical Principles and Professional Standards
Students will demonstrate understanding of and apply consistently the ethical principles and professional standards related to the profession, including the standards in taking a tax position. Students will also show the ability to express and follow rules of independence exhibiting the highest sense of professional ethics.
Globalization and Diversity
Students will be able to explain key differences in taxing policies related to expatriates and the countries they live and work in - allowing them to reflect on cultural and ethnic differences in approaches to business and taxation policies.
APPLYING TO THE MBT.WP PROGRAM
DATES + DEADLINES
Domestic Applicants: Deadline for Summer Start - March 31Deadline for Fall Start - April 15International Applicants: Final Deadline - January 15** We will continue to accept and review applications after the deadline on a space-available basis. Please keep deadlines in mind when scheduling your tests (GMAT, TOEFL, etc.) or mailing transcripts as it often takes some time for these items to reach our office. We highly recommend attaching official transcripts to your application before submitting in order to speed the review process.
ADMISSIONS CONTACT
David ParkUSC Leventhal School of Accounting3660 Trousdale Parkway, ACC 101Los Angeles, CA 90089-0441EMAILPhone: 213-740-4838Fax: 213-747-2815
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Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Please note that tuition is computed on a per unit basis, with most classes fulfilling 3 units.MBT-WP students typically take 1-2 courses per semester.
Please note MBT-WP students will be assessed a program fee when registering for each of the four core tax classes. For a detailed breakdown of tuition and other fees visit USC Schedule of Classesand click on "Tuition and Fees." MBT-WP tuition is based on the "Graduate Students" --> "Unit basis" figure. This page also details tuition, mandatory fees, student health insurance, parking, late registration and settlement fees, billing information and methods of payment.
Registration fees for summer are payable at the time of registration. In the fall and spring, registration fees are due the Friday before the first day of classes. Please note that tuition and fees are subject to change and are typically increasing each semester.
Financing Your Education
Many students find it necessary to look for alternatives in financing their graduate education. USC offers financial assistance to help with the costs of your graduate degree. For information regarding University administered financial aid and federally based funding, please visit the USC Financial Aid Office at:http://www.usc.edu/admission/fa/
Program Requirements
The 10-courses required to earn this degree include 4 required courses and 6 electives of your choosing. Required Courses must be completed as the foundation for future learning in more advanced topics.
Elective Courses
You may choose from many elective offerings from advanced courses in corporate tax or partnerships, to specialized areas such as state and local tax, international tax, taxation of property transactions, accounting and auditing of income tax, federal tax procedure, estate and gift tax, and family wealth preservation. You may even have the opportunity to take a non-tax elective if it fits with your career pursuits.