Taxation and Data Analytics, MTax
Develop your understanding of taxation with a data and analytics emphasis from research faculty and former Big Four tax partners. Nearly all domestic graduates are employed 90 days after graduation --- now that's strength in numbers.
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STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
International students (F1), this program is not eligible for the STEM-OPT extension.
Accreditation
The W.P. Carey School of Business and all its programs are accredited ...
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Degree description
The nine-month Master of Taxation program in taxation and data analytics is highly ranked by the Public Accounting Report. The advanced curriculum is structured to provide you with an in-depth working knowledge of the highly technical and demanding skills required to provide tax and business advice in the private and public sectors. Esteemed faculty experts bring practical experience into each class, giving the degree long-term value. You gain career preparation through case-based courses and team assignments.
You explore taxation in depth. Five of the 10 courses are technical, with small classes and personalized instruction. The School of Accountancy offers a Pathway Program for you if you have a nonaccounting background, that delivers essential skills and knowledge needed to excel in the master's degree program.
The MTax program is designed to immerse you in full-time graduate studies, allowing you to take classes during the day to fulfill course requirements for the Certified Public Accountant exam in Arizona. This high-quality program enables you to gain the skills and knowledge needed to launch your career, opening the door to opportunities with top hiring firms.
Curriculum
This graduate degree includes courses focused on a specialized topic, so you can advance your skills for further professional opportunities. Explore all courses below.
30 credit hours including the required capstone course (ACC 589)
Required Core (3 credit hours) Electives (24 credit hours) Culminating Experience (3 credit hours) Additional Curriculum Information
ACC 571 Taxation of Corporations and Shareholders (3)
ACC 589 International Taxation (3)
The MTax program is a nine-month, full-time, lockstep program that offers classes during the day and is completed in one academic year. Applicants must complete all program prerequisites before admission; a list of these courses is available on the W. P. Carey School of Business graduate programs website. Graduate-level accounting courses are open only to students admitted to the graduate program.
Admission requirements
Here are the admission and application details
All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
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Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the W. P. Carey School of Business. Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in any field from a regionally accredited institution. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program, or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program. All applicants must submit: Additional Application Information The letter of recommendation should comment on the student's motivation, commitment, achievements, work experience and likely success in the program. In addition to the ASU graduate admission application, applicants also must submit all supplemental application materials required by the W. P. Carey Graduate Programs office. Complete application instructions may be obtained from the department's website.
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.
Application deadlines
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
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| Session A/C | In Person | 07/01 | Final* |
*A final deadline means that all applications and application materials must be received by Admission Services by the deadline date. Applications that are incomplete may not be considered after the final deadline. Applications that are submitted past the final deadline may not be considered.
Explore expanded study opportunities
This program allows you to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years. As a high-achieving student, accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for you to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of your master's degree. These programs feature the same high-quality curriculum taught by ASU's world-renowned faculty.
This program is offered as an accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree with:
Approval to pursue the accelerated master's is typically granted during the junior year of your bachelor's degree program. If you are interested, you can learn more about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Paying for college
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs.
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Graduates have the essential academic preparation to pursue professional careers in public, corporate and governmental tax and auditing.
Career examples include:
- budget analyst
- revenue agent
- tax auditor
- tax preparer
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
Prospective students should fill out the Request for Information form.
WPC Graduate Programs
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MCRD 350
wpcareymasters@asu.edu
480-965-3332
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Frequently asked questions about degree programs
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.
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ASU Online offers programs in an entirely online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. See https://asuonline.asu.edu/ for more information.
The Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP) provides a reduced tuition rate to non-resident graduate students who qualify. Visit the WRGP/WICHE webpage for more information: https://graduate.asu.edu/wiche.
