Master of Science in Taxation (MS)
The Gonzaga Master of Science in Taxation (MS.Tax) program is designed to equip students with a strong technical skill set, enhanced communication skills, and a framework with which to approach the complex problems and issues faced by taxpayers in today’s global economy. Significant emphasis is placed on issue identification, problem solving, and tax planning.
Current Gonzaga undergraduate students may apply for the Accelerated MS.Tax program once they have received a grade for ACCT 365 Federal Taxation I. If accepted, they may take up to nine credits of graduate-level courses during their senior year with the permission of the program director. To be considered for admission for the Accelerated MS.Tax, students should have maintained a minimum GPA of 3.0 in upper division accounting courses and a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.20.
Admissions
- Students applying to Gonzaga University must submit Gonzaga’s Graduate Application, which can be accessed online at https://www.gonzaga.edu/gradapply
- Along with the application for graduate study, each program at Gonzaga has distinct admission requirements. Please refer to the table below to view that detailed information.
| Program Name | How to Apply Link |
|---|---|
| Master of Science in Taxation | https://www.gonzaga.edu/school-of-business-administration/graduate/mstax/how-to-apply |
MS.Tax Prerequisite Requirements
MS.Tax students are required to complete the following prerequisite coursework:
- Principles of Taxation
For candidates wishing to pursue the CPA, additional prerequisite coursework will be required in financial accounting, cost accounting, and audit. Prerequisites may be taken after admission into the program and may be waived at the discretion of the Director.
Admitted students must consult with their graduate academic advisor before registering for their first semester in order to evaluate their prerequisites and to develop a plan for completing any that are needed.
Prerequisite course credits are not counted toward the graduate degree program credits. They must be taken in addition to the 30 credits required for the MS.Tax degree.
CLEP Exam Grading Policy
A 50 scaled score is required to pass (75%).
MS.Tax Prerequisite Grading Policy
The MACC 500 prerequisite courses are Satisfactory/Non-Satisfactory. The grading policy will remain the same with traditional letter grades. If a student earns a "C-" or lower in a MACC 500 level course, it will be treated as a Non-Satisfactory (NS) and no credit will be given. The “NS” grade has the same effect on the GPA as an “F” (failing).