California State University-Fullerton · School of Accountancy

Master of Science in Taxation

Master'sMSDedicated degreeOn campusOpen entryAccounting accreditation on record

Overview

A 30-unit in-person master's program in taxation with a fall start, open to applicants from any undergraduate discipline with possible additional prerequisite coursework.

Official program name: Master of Science in Taxation
Awarded degree: Master of Science in Taxation · major: Taxation
Source: business.fullerton.edu · verified October 30, 2026
Degree level: Master's
Subject focus: Dedicated degreeThe degree title itself is in accounting, accountancy, taxation or another accounting subject (for example a Master of Accountancy).
Source: business.fullerton.edu · verified October 30, 2026
Entry route: Open to both accounting and non-accounting graduatesThe program admits applicants from any field; prerequisite or foundation courses may apply, as published.
Source: business.fullerton.edu · verified October 30, 2026
School: California State University-Fullerton — School of Accountancy
Source: business.fullerton.edu · verified October 30, 2026
Location: Fullerton, CA
Source: business.fullerton.edu · verified October 30, 2026
Subjects: Taxation — core of the degree
Required credits: 30 required units
Source: business.fullerton.edu · verified October 30, 2026
Duration: 1.5-2 years, depending on course load each term (Depends on course load each term)A minimum under the stated conditions, not a typical length.
Source: business.fullerton.edu · verified October 30, 2026
Start terms: Fall
Source: business.fullerton.edu · verified October 30, 2026

Why this program is listed

Dedicated MS in Taxation offered on campus; accounting-based tax curriculum within the School of Accountancy college.

Degree title names taxation; coursework covers tax research and procedure, taxation of corporations and flow-through entities.

Source: business.fullerton.edu · verified October 30, 2026

We list associate, bachelor's, master's and research-doctorate programs in accounting, accountancy and taxation at institutionally accredited US schools — degrees in the subject and formal accounting majors or concentrations, never certificates or degrees with a single accounting course. Eligibility rules

Format and attendance

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Formats offered: On campus
Source: business.fullerton.edu · verified October 30, 2026
Internship: Internship requirement: not verified
Study intensity: Not verified

Curriculum

Courses include tax research, practice and procedure; taxation of corporations and shareholders; taxation of flow-through entities; and a culminating course on academic research and technologies.
Source: business.fullerton.edu · verified October 30, 2026

CPA-related information

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Other professional recognition

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Admissions

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Technical preparation

Prerequisite courses: Not verifiedAdditional prerequisite coursework may be assigned based on academic background.
Source: business.fullerton.edu · verified October 30, 2026

Tests

GMAT: Not requiredRecommended for applicants with a GPA below 3.0 or limited relevant experience.
Source: business.fullerton.edu · verified October 30, 2026
GRE General Test: Not requiredRecommended for applicants with a GPA below 3.0 or limited relevant experience.
Source: business.fullerton.edu · verified October 30, 2026

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Start dates and deadlines

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Application deadline
Jun 15 (applications close) · for Fall 2027
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Source: business.fullerton.edu · verified October 30, 2026
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Tuition and fees

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Scholarships and funding

Awards published by the school for this program or for its level. Loans must be repaid and are not scholarships; service scholarships require government service after graduation. Doctoral funding guide

Deloitte Foundation Accounting Scholars Program Institutional scholarship
100% of tuition and academic fees covered excluding books and living expenses
Eligibility: Selected students interested in pursuing a fifth-year master's degree in accounting or master's degree in tax for the 2026-2027 academic year
Source: business.fullerton.edu · verified October 30, 2026

School-wide awards are listed because they apply at this degree level; eligibility conditions apply.

Accreditation

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Institutional accreditation

WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) — accreditedSource: ope.ed.gov · verified October 10, 2026

Business-school accreditation

AACSB — accreditedUnit: College of Business and EconomicsListed as: AACSB business accreditationConfirmed in the accreditor's own directory.Source: aacsb.edu · verified October 26, 2026

Supplemental accounting accreditation

AACSB Accounting — accreditedUnit: College of Business and EconomicsListed as: AACSB separate accounting accreditation (as listed: Business + Accounting)Confirmed in the accreditor's own directory.Source: aacsb.edu · verified October 26, 2026

Sources and verification

Every fact on this page comes from the official pages and directories below. Last verified October 26, 2026.

business.fullerton.edu/academics/accountancy — Official program page, verified October 30, 2026
business.fullerton.edu/programs/graduate/ms-taxation — Official program page, verified October 30, 2026
DAPIP — WSCUC institutional accreditation record (data files downloaded 2026-10-10) — U.S. Department of Education dataset (IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 10, 2026
AACSB accredited institutions (accreditor directory) — Accreditor directory, verified October 26, 2026

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