Our MS in taxation degree program is one of the finest tax programs in the nation. Our curriculum consists of approximately 30 courses covering general and specialized tax subjects such as estate and gift tax, partnerships, C corporations, LLCs and S corporations, California and multi-state tax, international tax, retirement plans, tax issues for individuals, and tax research.
One way to obtain a GGU MS in taxation is through our full-time cohort program, which commences in late July, enabling you to earn the MS degree in only nine months by attending intensive day classes in San Francisco. All classes are taught by expert tax accountants and tax lawyers. The program typically culminates with a 10-week tax-season internship for eligible students.
For those who prefer to study part time, GGU offers convenient evening classes in San Francisco, Seattle and Los Angeles, so you can earn your degree at your own pace. In addition, you can earn the MS in taxation or certificates through our fully accredited online CyberCampus program.
For the most up-to-date program information and course listings, visit www.ggu.edu.
Requirements for the Master of Science in Taxation
The master of science degree in taxation requires completion of 30 semester units. Each course listed carries three semester units of credit, unless otherwise noted.
All applicants should have earned an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution with at least a 3.00 grade-point average. Individuals with an undergraduate GPA below 3.00 are welcome to apply and will be considered for admission based on employment history, professional accomplishments, recommendations, etc. Certificate and open enrollment students must meet the same standards and prerequisites that apply to degree candidates.
Advanced Program — 30 Units*
Core Courses — 21 units
TA 318 Advanced Federal Income Taxation
TA 319 Federal Tax Procedure
TA 322A Federal Income Taxation of
Corporations and Shareholders I Federal Income Taxation of Partners and Partnerships
Tax Research and Decision Making Property Transactions
Tax Timing
TA 328
TA 329
TA 330
TA 338
Electives — 9 units
Students in the part-time program will take nine additional units with the TA prefix. It is highly recommended that students take TA 356 Limited Liabilities Companies and S Corporations: A Choice of Entity (three units).
Students in the full-time program will take, if eligible, three additional units with the TA prefix and six units of Tax Internship (TA 398).
*Students transferring credit from accredited law schools, colleges and universities may be granted as many as six units of credit toward the MS (tax) requirements for graduate tax courses successfully completed at those institutions.
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