Master of Legal Studies in Taxation (MLST)

University of San Francisco

In the Master of Legal Studies in Taxation (MLST) program, accounting and finance professionals study tax law alongside practicing lawyers. Developed with Andersen Global, USF’s curriculum fits your schedule, allowing you to learn online from expert faculty while avoiding the U.S. tax busy season. Build practical skills to advance your career. With online courses and both full-time and part-time enrollment options, the MLST program can be customized to meet your needs. Each seven-week semester avoids the busy tax season, with fall classes beginning after the October 15th filing deadline, spring classes ending the first week in March, and summer courses offered in June and July.All courses are offered fully online in an asynchronous format, providing you the ultimate flexibility to earn your degree in a way that works for you. Courses are taught by distinguished full-time faculty and adjunct professors with deep knowledge and tax law expertise.. On a weekly basis, students have the opportunity to work directly with their professors and collaborate with other students. Using a dedicated online learning platform, students access course materials, view multimedia content, and work on course assignments.