Master of Science in Taxation
PROGRAM FEATURES & INFORMATION
Multiple Program Start Dates
You can begin classes at five annual start dates in the program: early January, late April, June, August and October. You are allowed to complete up to two classes in the 30-unit program while your formal admission to the program is being completed.
Accelerated Classes and Accommodation of Tax Season
Classes are held in the evening and currently meet two evenings a week in eight week segments and are scheduled to accommodate tax season.
Convenient Location in South Orange County
Classes are held at CSUF Irvine Campus:
CSUF Irvine Campus
7314 Trabuco Road
Irvine, CA 92618
Tuition and Registration
Tuition for the program is currently $1500 for each 3-unit class (which includes a required textbook)*. After Department approval to complete a specific course and/or formal acceptance to the degree program, you will receive registration information for all classes and a Taxation Student Handbook. Registration and payment of fees are processed through University Extended Education.
* This program does not receive state tax dollars as a source of its funding, therefore tuition and costs for the program are distinctly different than state-funded Fullerton campus program with the same degree title. This program is still very competitively priced and is the only AACSB accredited program of its kind in Orange County.
Admissions Requirements
For more information about the Graduate Admissions requirements for the MS Taxation in Irvine program, go to http://business.fullerton.edu/graduateprograms/admissions/index.htm
Application Procedures
Please contact the Cal State Fullerton Department of Accounting at (714) 278-2225 for a current CSU graduate application form marked specifically for this program. There is a non-refundable application fee.
GMAT Requirements
All applicants are required to complete the GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test). GMAT scores must be sent to Cal State Fullerton prior to the start of the third course. The institution code is 4589-Fullerton. For more information, visit the GMAT web site at http://www.mba.com/.
Academic Advisement
For advisement, please contact Kathleen Wright, M.S. Taxation Advisor, Department of Accounting, Cal State Fullerton at 714.278.7029 or kwright@fullerton.edu.
Financial Aid
Obtain a free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) at any high school or college or complete the application online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/. Be sure to include the CSUF institution code: 01137. In addition, please contact Amber Choi at the CSUF Office of Financial Aid with questions regarding the types of financial aid available for this program at 714.278.3128 or achoi@fullerton.edu. Please identify yourself as an MS in Taxation-Irvine applicant.
For complete program information visit the CSUF Mihaylo College of Business and Economics website:
http://business.fullerton.edu/graduateprograms/offcampus/irvineMsTax/index.htm
Registration
Students who have received department approval and have started the application process may click here to register for classes.