Online Master of Business Taxation

Acquire Advanced Skills to Level Up Your Career Quickly

Become a Successful Tax Expert with the Carlson School of Management

The AACSB-accredited Master of Business Taxation program at the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management features expert faculty and courses developed specifically for online education. In one of the top graduate tax programs in the nation, you’ll receive the broad tax education and deep technical knowledge necessary to become a cutting-edge business advisor. Learn from seasoned professionals with experience in the world’s leading tax firms and corporations. A tuition discount is available for U.S. military members, veterans, and employees from corporate partner organizations.*

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Renowned Academic Programs to Enhance Your Potential

Our Master of Business Taxation program features industry-relevant core classes with an array of electives. The Carlson School’s expert instructors are dedicated to your success, ensuring our courses are accessible no matter where you are in your life and career.

Course highlights include:

Taxation of Partners and Partnerships

Reviews tax consequences associated with the formation, operation, and dissolution of a partnership.

Tax Technology & Analytics Fundamentals

This course provides the background on current technologies and associated challenges that are specific to the tax technology arena.

Business, Government, and Economic Tax Policy

Study the effects of business and government on the tax system, as well as the political, economic, and cultural values affecting the system.

Scholarships and Tuition Discounts*

New this fall, we are offering a guaranteed 15% tuition discount for fall 2025 MBT applicants who submit and complete their application by June 15, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. Central. All students who apply by this time and are admitted will automatically receive a 15% tuition discount.

Additionally, a very limited number of 50% merit-based scholarships may be available. You must complete a separate essay as part of the application to be considered for a merit scholarship.*

Employees from our corporate partner organizations are automatically eligible for a 15% tuition discount for select Carlson School programs, including Online MBA. In addition, degree-seeking students who are U.S. military members or veterans are eligible for a 15% military discount.

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Accelerate Your Career with Your Degree

In its 40+ years of existence, nearly 1,300 alumni have graduated from the Master of Business taxation program. Many of our MBT graduates go on to work for prestigious organizations, including major CPA firms and Fortune 500 companies like UnitedHealth Group, Walmart, 3M, and Ameriprise Financial.

Four Growing Careers for Tax Experts

  1. Tax Examiner: $56,780 per year1
  2. Tax Accountant: $61,617 per year2
  3. Financial Planner: $66,808 per year3
  4. Tax Analyst: $62,152 per year4

The University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management

The Curtis L. Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota is a recognized leader in business education and research. Established in 1919 and located in Minneapolis, the Carlson School is committed to developing leaders who believe business is a force for good through experiential learning, international education, and the school’s strong ties to the dynamic Twin Cities business community.

Flexible Learning at the Carlson School of Management

No matter where you study, you’ll have access to a highly supportive team, including enrollment specialists, career center coaches, and expert instructors. With our extensive alumni network across more than 100 countries, you’ll make incredible connections regardless of your course modality.

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Sources and Disclaimer

  1. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents. Retrieved from https://www.bls.gov/.
  2. Salary.com. Tax Accountant Salary in the United States. Retrieved from https://www.salary.com/.
  3. Payscale.com. Financial Planner Salary. Retrieved from https://www.payscale.com/.
  4. Salary.com. Tax Analyst Salary in the United States. Retrieved from https://www.salary.com/.

*Important note: You cannot receive both a merit-based scholarship and the 15% tuition discount. If you receive a 50% merit-based scholarship, it will take the place of the 15% tuition discount. Discounts and scholarships are not transferable to other degree programs and may not be “stacked” with other Carlson School or UMN offers. All MBT discounts and scholarships are applied to tuition only and do not cover fees.