Master of Science in Taxation

American taxpayers spend considerable resources to manage the impact of taxes on their business and personal lives - which makes sense since taxes often result in significant cash outlays and "our economy is 'tax relevant' in almost every detail" [Potter Stewart, Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court in U.S. v. Bisceglia, 420 U.S. 141 (1975)]. Because tax rules are complex and ever-changing, taxpayers increasingly rely on well-trained, experienced professionals to help them with their tax compliance and planning needs.

The MST Program provides advanced study in taxation to enhance your technical knowledge and professional skills to serve you as you practice tax in one of many possible settings - public accounting, law, government, and industry.

If you are interested in a career in tax or if you already practice tax and want to enhance your understanding of the law, NIU's Master of Science in Taxation program can help prepare you for the challenges of the professional practice of tax.

Kate Mantzke, MST Director
kmantzke@niu.edu
815-753-6209

Suzanne Youngberg, MST Advisor
youngberg@niu.edu
815-753-6099

Why Choose NIU's MST Program?

• You can work while you earn your degree since our courses are taught on weekday evenings at NIU's Hoffman Estates Center.
• You can work through the program at your own pace so you can balance the program's demands with the other commitments in your life.
• You can test-drive the program by taking your first few classes as a student-at-large and deal with applying for admission to the program while you are taking these classes.
• You can receive personalized academic advising from our full-time Advisor, Suzanne Youngberg, to assist you with admission to and advancement through the program.
• You will learn with help from highly-qualified professors nationally known for their excellence in teaching, research, and professional service [learn more about our awards & rankings...], knowledgeable adjunct instructors who practice extensively in the areas they teach, and your fellow students who bring a wealth of practical experience to the in-class discussions.
• You can take advantage of occupational advising and placement services through NIU's Career Services.
• You can complete the program for a reasonable cost. Scholarships and graduate assistantships are available to assist students financially.