Program Overview

Program at a Glance

Program

Taxation, MS – Technology and Analytics Concentration

Format

Hybrid / San Francisco

Total Units

36

Requirements

No GMAT or GRE Required

Fall ’25 Early Application Deadline

July 13

Program Overview

The Master of Science in Taxation with a Technology and Analytics Concentration is an innovative cohort program designed for tax professionals working towards becoming leaders in their field. This program combines a strong legal foundation in tax with cutting-edge technology and analytics skills. Students will learn to leverage financial data to improve strategic decision-making, while developing expertise in data analytics, automation, visualization, and communication of financial information.

This program is ideal for working adults, as it features a low-residency requirement with classes held in the late afternoons and evenings. The coursework will be delivered in a hybrid modality, combining online and in-person elements. Each term of the six sequential terms will include two courses, one of which will be a hybrid course with multiple in-person sessions, providing a flexible learning format that supports continuous professional engagement.

Admission Requirements

• Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or the equivalent from a recognized foreign institution (outside the United States), and provide official transcripts.
• Master’s degree holders only need to submit transcripts from previous graduate programs. However, applicants are encouraged to submit all transcripts to maximize transfer credit.
• All applicants will need to submit a Statement of Purpose (SOP) and a resume.
  • For applicants with a GPA under 3.0, the Statement of Purpose should address the circumstances that led to the applicant’s academic performance, what has changed, and why they think they’ll be more successful now.
• Applicants whose native language is not English must meet the English Language Proficiency Admission Requirements.

Curriculum

The Master of Science in Taxation with Technology and Analytics Concentration requires completion of 36 units in the graduate program with a cumulative grade-point average of 3.00 or better in courses taken at Golden Gate University that are applicable to the program’s requirements. Courses listed carry three semester units of credit unless otherwise noted.

Required Courses – 21 units

• TA 318: Advanced Federal Income Taxation – 3 unit(s)
• TA 319: Federal Tax Procedure – 3 unit(s)
• TA 322A: Federal Income Taxation of Corporations and Shareholders I – 3 unit(s)
• TA 328: Federal Income Taxation of Partners and Partnerships – 3 unit(s)
• TA 329A: Tax Research and Writing – 1 unit(s)
• TA 329B: Advanced Tax Research and Writing – 2 unit(s)
• TA 330: Property Transactions – 3 unit(s)
• TA 338: Tax Timing – 3 unit(s)

Students may take TA 329 in lieu of TA 329A and TA 329B, with the permission of the dean.

Concentration Courses – 15 units

• Complete a minimum of 15 units from the following courses:
  • TA 335: Visualization of Accounting & Tax Data – 3 unit(s)
  • TA 336: Introduction to Data Analytics for Tax – 3 unit(s)
  • TA 339: Automation and Innovative Technologies – 3 unit(s)
  • LLM 340: Taxation, Politics & the Law – 2 unit(s)
  • TA 341: Emerging Technology in Tax and Accounting – 3 unit(s)
  • ACCTG 343: AI in Accounting and Tax – 3 unit(s)
  • TA 398: Internship: Taxation – 3-6 unit(s)

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Master of Science in Taxation cohort program with a Concentration in Technology and Analytics will possess the skills and knowledge to:

• Demonstrate the ability to identify tax issues, determine the applicable relevant primary authority, analyze relevant primary authority and apply the authorities to reach well-reasoned oral or written conclusions.
• Demonstrate technical tax knowledge in the areas of individual, corporate, and partnership taxation.
• Demonstrate basic knowledge and understanding of IRS practice and procedure.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the ethics and standards of professional responsibilities applicable to tax practitioners.
• Effectively communicate tax and financial information using analytics and automation technology.
• Demonstrate experience and skill in tax planning and analysis through the use of technology tools increasingly used in the tax and accounting professions.

Program Format

Earn the MS in Taxation – Technology and Analytics Concentration is an in-person program that takes place on a fixed schedule with a group of peers.

Cohort Program

• Courses are primarily offered in-person in San Francisco and via web conference
• Cohort program students take courses full-time on a fixed schedule
• STEM-designated with internship options near the end of the program
• Meets the residency requirements for international students on a visa and for eligible students utilizing VA education benefits
• Students in the program will complete the degree in under 2 years

Term by Term Course Breakdown

• Fall 2025:
  • TA 329: Tax Research and Writing – 3 unit(s) (In-Person/Online)
  • TA 318: Advanced Federal Income Taxation – 3 unit(s) (In-Person/Online)
• Spring 2026:
  • TA 330: Property Transactions – 3 unit(s) (In-Person/Online)
  • TA 336: Introduction to Data Analytics for Tax – 3 unit(s) (Online-Synchronous)
• Summer 2026:
  • TA 338: Tax Timing – 3 unit(s) (In-Person/Online)
  • TA 339: Automation and Innovative Technologies – 3 unit(s) (Online-Synchronous)
• Fall 2026:
  • TA 322A: Federal Income Taxation of Corporations and Shareholders 1 – 3 unit(s) (In-Person/Online)
  • TA 340: Advanced Automation – 3 unit(s) (In-Person/Online)
• Spring 2027:
  • TA 328: Federal Income Taxation of Partners and Partnerships – 3 unit(s) (In-Person/Online)
  • TA 319: Federal Tax Procedure – 3 unit(s) (Online-Synchronous or Online-Asynchronous)
• Summer 2027:
  • TA 335: Visualization of Accounting & Tax Data – 3 unit(s) (In-Person/Online or Online-Synchronous)
  • TA 398: Internship: Taxation or TA 341: Emerging Technology in Tax and Accounting – 3 or 6 unit(s)

*Program sequence and modality subject to change. At least one course per term will be Hybrid (In-Person & Online).

MS in Taxation – Technology and Analytics Concentration Tuition

The tuition for the MS in Taxation degree program at Golden Gate University is $1,250 per unit, covering the cost of high-quality, career-focused education led by experienced faculty. This investment supports essential resources, including personalized academic advising, state-of-the-art technology, and student services designed to help adult learners succeed.