Master of Taxation (MTax)
Earn your Master of Taxation at Weber State University. Gain the advanced expertise required to navigate the tax law and elevate your career as a leading tax professional.
“My requirements for a Master of Taxation program were exact: I needed a university that was double accredited in both business and accounting, I needed it to be remote, and the schedule needed to be accommodating and flexible. My search narrowed my options down to Weber State. The curriculum was well thought out, the tuition was affordable, and the university's approach stood out for its unique offering of real-time participation in in-person lectures. Everyone was accommodating and nice. All of my questions were answered. Everything just made sense.” - Orli Melamed, New York City
Ready to further your education? Review the program information and take the next step toward your Weber State MTax degree.
MTax Delivery Methods
Through flexible learning that fits your life, you can choose the schedule that best works for you.
In-Person in Utah (Davis & Weber Counties)
- Evening classes for your convenience
- One in-person lecture per class per week
Online (Outside of Utah, Davis & Weber Counties)
- Attend classes live online (synchronous learning)
- Or watch recorded lectures when your schedule allows
- Participate in the same classes taught by the same faculty
Live Outside Utah?
You're not alone. Students from across the United States earn their Master of Taxation from Weber State from where they live. Attend classes online, participate live or watch recordings on your own schedule, and graduate with the same respected AACSB dual-accredited degree as students in Utah.
Quality, Flexibility, and Value
The MTAX program combines nationally recognized academic quality with affordable tuition and a flexible learning experience designed for recent graduates and working professionals alike.
Our MTax program has an exceptional track record of preparing working professionals and full-time students for specialized tax jobs in various organizations. Few MTax programs in the world, let alone in Utah, can match the combination of quality, convenience, and connection offered at the Goddard School of Business and Economics.
Our program benefits students with small class sizes, which means more time with highly qualified professors. Our students also have direct access to Goddard’s impressive alum network, with many Weber graduates at large organizations. Nothing is more important than the return students get for their tuition investment.
Curriculum
Weber State’s Master of Taxation (MTax) program coursework is identical for in-person and online delivery tracks.
You'll be prepared to solve complex tax problems through advanced coursework in:
- Individual and corporate taxation
- Partnership taxation
- Tax research and procedure
- Accounting for income taxes
- Tax planning and compliance
- Estate and gift taxation
- International taxation
- State and local taxation
- Tax-exempt entities
- Taxation of retirement plans
Weber State’s Master of Taxation (MTax) program coursework is identical for in-person and online delivery tracks.
Program Length
Take 1-5 courses per semester and get your Master of Taxation degree as quickly as a year. Most students complete the program in 12 to 15 months.
Scholarships
The School of Accounting and Taxation offers several tuition waivers and private scholarships to our Master of Taxation (MTax) students. Scholarships are awarded three times a year to students for each upcoming semester based on criteria including but not limited to GPA, program participation and individual scholarship criteria.
Most students qualify for scholarships in the MTax program. Students must apply for scholarships they are interested in each semester to be considered. For your scholarship to be paid out, you must have an active scholarship application on file in the Financial Aid/Scholarship Office. The Weber State Scholarship Office may also have other scholarship opportunities, so visit their website for information on how to apply.
Why Out-of-State Students Choose Weber State's MTax Program
You don't have to live in Utah to earn Weber State’s Master of Taxation degree. The MTax program is designed to give out-of-state students the same high-quality education, faculty interaction, and career preparation as students attending in person.
Earn Your Degree From Anywhere
Participate in classes live from wherever you live or watch recorded sessions when your schedule allows. You'll experience the same instruction, discussions, and faculty interaction without relocating.
A Nationally Respected Degree
Weber State is one of only 2% of business schools worldwide to hold AACSB accreditation in both business and accounting, a distinction recognized by employers across the country.
Affordable Tuition
Graduate education shouldn't come with overwhelming debt. Weber State offers exceptional value, with out-of-state tuition that is substantially comparable to Utah in-state tuition.
Learn From Our Tax Experts
Our experienced faculty combine academic excellence with real-world tax expertise. They have been educated at some of the top graduate tax programs in the country, including NYU, Georgetown, and Denver, and want to replicate that experience for you at a fraction of the price.
Small class sizes mean you'll receive personalized instruction and build meaningful relationships with professors who are invested in your success.
Applying Is Easy
Whether you're applying from Utah or across the country, the application process is exactly the same. and our admissions team will guide you through the next steps.
Why Students in Davis and Weber Counties Choose Weber State:
- Accommodating for working professionals
- Classes are scheduled in the afternoon and evenings and occur once per week. Courses are also offered in the summer to work around tax season.
- Affordable tuition
- On average, Weber State students who take out loans graduate with $20,000 or less in total debt.
- Small classes
- Learn directly from experienced faculty who know your name and are invested in your success.
- Career-focused curriculum
- Develop specialized expertise in corporate, partnership, individual, international, and state taxation.
- Powerful professional network
- Build relationships with classmates, faculty, alumni, and employers across public accounting, private industry, and government.
Admission Requirements for the Master of Taxation Program
Prospective students can learn more about requirements they'll need to meet in order to apply to the program.
Notification of Admissions Decision
Each application is reviewed in depth by the MTax Admissions Committee. Decisions are made only after thoughtful weighing of all the evidence provided to us by each candidate and carefully considering the overall balance of participants we seek for the MTax Program. Applicants can typically expect an admission decision within two or three weeks of submitting a completed application.
Application Deadlines:
- Fall Entrance: Aug. 1
- To be considered for a scholarship, the application must be complete with all documents received by June 1.
- Spring Entrance: Dec. 1
- To be considered for a scholarship, the application must be complete with all documents received by October 1.
- Summer Entrance: April 1
- To be considered for a scholarship, the application must be complete with all documents received by February 1.
Application Materials
Students with questions regarding admission requirements are encouraged to contact our Career Services Director to discuss MTax program admission.