Raise Your Value
Gain the knowledge you need to become your client’s trusted advisor. Learn how tax policy shapes societal and corporate behavior. Become the strategic expert on any accounting team.
The LMU M.S. in Taxation is designed for students who want to pursue or advance their career as a tax practitioner at an accounting firm, law firm or government tax agency. Students interested in starting their own practice or joining a financial planning firm will also benefit from our curriculum.
This program fosters a focused and ethical approach that develops accomplished tax professionals who are actively recruited by the Big Four, regional and local accounting firms. Small classes are taught by highly qualified faculty, creating an intimate setting that allows for maximum collaboration with your peers and faculty.
CPA Licensure
For students with a bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, economics, computer science or mathematics, when combined with program prerequisites, this program meets the 150-hour California requirements for CPA licensure. For students holding a bachelor's degree in other disciplines, additional coursework may be required to meet the requirements. The program has made no determination as to whether meeting California's licensure requirements is sufficient for licensure in other states.
Program Delivery and Schedule
The M.S. in Taxation program offers admission for fall and spring enrollment. Classes are offered weekdays and weeknights, and each class consists of 12–15 students.
Full-time
Full-time students who have completed all prerequisite coursework before starting our program may complete the M.S. in Taxation in 9 months. Full-time students who need to take prerequisite courses as additional units may need additional time. This option is selected most often by students who are enrolling in our program immediately following their undergraduate degree.
Part-time
Part-time students may complete the program in 2 years; students requiring more flexibility or who need to take prerequisite courses as additional units have the option to extend the program up to 5 years. This option is ideal for students looking to transition professions or current professionals looking to increase their skill set and marketability. Part-time students have to opportunity to take courses in the evenings to assist with continued, full-time employment.
Our Southern California Campus
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By taking advantage of our location, the College of Business Administration experience is defined by real-world learning opportunities from across our incredible city — internships, industry mentors, global conferences, networking events and more. We cultivate close relationships with L.A. business leaders who sit on advisory boards, serve as entrepreneurs-in-residence, give feedback on student-developed marketing campaigns and more.