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Master of Science in Taxation Program

The Master of Science in Taxation (MS.Tax) program at Gonzaga University is designed to prepare students for a career in taxation. The program is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and is offered on a full-time or part-time basis.

Program Details

• The program consists of 30 credits and can be completed in 2 semesters.
• Students may take up to 5 years to complete the program.
• The program is designed to prepare students for the CPA exam, with a focus on developing technical expertise and soft skills.
• The curriculum includes courses in financial accounting, taxation, and business law.

Curriculum

• MTAX 600: Orientation Workshop (0 credits)
• MTAX 601: Power Query/Power Pivot (2 credits)
• MTAX 603: Financial Accounting for Income Taxes (3 credits)
• MTAX 604: C Corporation Taxation (3 credits)
• MTAX 605: Partnership Taxation (3 credits)
• MTAX 606: Wealth Transfer Taxation (3 credits)
• MTAX 607: Taxation of Property Transactions (3 credits)
• MTAX 608: State and Local Taxation (2 credits)
• MTAX 610: International Taxation (2 credits)
• MTAX 614: S Corporation Taxation (1 credit)
• MTAX 664: Professional Ethics (2 credits)
• MTAX 667: Tax Research (1 credit)
• MTAX 677: Sustainability Accounting (1 credit)
• Tax Electives (4 credits)

Admission Requirements

• Official transcripts from all universities attended
• Two confidential letters of recommendation
• Personal statement
• Updated resume or CV
• No GMAT or entrance exam required

Accelerated Program

• Gonzaga University undergraduates can start their MS.Tax degree in their senior year
• Students can earn up to 9 graduate credits while an undergraduate, billed at undergraduate tuition rates
• Potential savings of over $9,000

Tuition and Financing

• Tuition is $1,145 per credit
• The MS.Tax program is 30 credits
• Scholarships available, including a new student scholarship every semester
• Financing options include federal financial aid, scholarships, employer tuition reimbursement, and payment plans

Learning Outcomes

• Problem-solving: students identify accounting issues, gather and analyze information, and support a solution
• Ethics and professionalism: students recognize and evaluate ethical and professional aspects of business and accounting decisions
• Communication: students effectively and professionally communicate
• Intercultural encounters: students recognize and appreciate the value of diversity in business and accounting
• Technological tools: students acquire a foundational understanding of technological tools and their application in accounting

Career Opportunities

• Tax advising career in a CPA firm, industry, or government
• Careers in public accounting, government, and industry, focusing on tax function, including specialized areas such as international, state and local tax, and estate and gift tax
• Other careers: CFO, vice president of tax, tax consulting and advising, state and federal government.