'''Master of Taxation''' (MTax), also known as a '''Master of Business Taxation''' (MBT), or '''Master of Science in Taxation''' (MSTax) is a higher degree in taxation conferred by universities.

MTax programs prepare graduates for executive careers in the accounting profession with a focus on taxation, where effective decisions require a detailed understanding of tax consequences. The MTax or a similar equivalent is usually housed within a university’s business school or law school to specifically train students for evaluating finances in compliance with tax codes. Sample curriculum could include: income tax, corporate tax, tax planning, inheritance tax, international tax, tax law or tax policy. Extensive prerequisites are common to be admitted to the program, such as an accounting degree or having the CPA designation. For programs not requiring accounting degrees, common requirements include calculus and undergraduate classes in economics, economic statistics, accounting, and finance. Most programs require 12 to 18 months to complete, but a part-time or flexible schedule may allow a longer completion interval.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Douglas |first1=Mark |title=Finance vs. Accounting vs. Taxation Programs |url=https://www.bschools.org/faq/finance-vs-accounting-vs-taxation-programs |website=BSchools |publisher=Sechel Ventures |accessdate=14 July 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=MSc in Taxation |url=https://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/graduate/courses/msc-taxation |website=MSc in Taxation |publisher=University of Oxford |accessdate=14 July 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Ellis |first1=Colin |title=How a Master's Degree in Tax Law Helps CPAs |url=http://www.canadian-accountant.com/content/business/master-s-degree-in-tax-law |website=Canadian Accountant |publisher=CHT Business Media Inc. |accessdate=13 October 2020}}</ref>

MTax graduates often obtain job titles such as: tax examiner, financial manager, auditor, tax advisor, or tax manager.<ref>{{cite web |title=What is a Master of Science in Taxation? |url=https://www.master-of-finance.org/faq/what-is-a-master-of-science-in-taxation/ |website=Master of Finance |accessdate=13 October 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=The Difference Between LLM in Tax and MT |url=https://taxandbusinessonline.villanova.edu/blog/the-difference-between-the-llm-in-tax-and-mt/ |website=Villanova University |accessdate=13 October 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=What Can You Do With A Master's In Taxation? |url=https://www.bentley.edu/academics/graduate-programs/masters-taxation/what-can-you-do-masters-taxation |website=Bentley University |accessdate=13 October 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Master of Taxation |url=https://www.business.unsw.edu.au/degrees-courses/postgraduate/masters/taxation |website=UNSW Business School |accessdate=13 October 2020}}</ref>

== By country == === Europe === ==== Spain ==== * Charles III University of Madrid, Master in Taxation (MTax)<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.uc3m.es/master/taxation |title=Universidadd Carloss III de Madrid - Master in Taxation |access-date=December 17, 2025 |publisher=Charles III University of Madrid }}</ref>

==== United Kingdom ==== * University of Oxford, Saïd Business School, Master of Science in Taxation (MSc in Taxation)<ref>{{cite web |title=MSc in Taxation |url=https://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/graduate/courses/msc-taxation |website=University of Oxford |accessdate=13 October 2020}}</ref>

=== North America === ==== Canada ==== * University of Waterloo, School of Accounting and Finance, Master of Taxation (MTax)<ref>{{cite web |title=Master of Taxation |url=https://uwaterloo.ca/master-of-taxation/ |website=School of Accounting and Finance |publisher=University of Waterloo |accessdate=13 October 2020}}</ref> * Université de Sherbrooke, École de gestion, Master of Taxation (M.Fisc. / MTax)<ref>{{cite web |title=Master of Taxation |url=https://www.usherbrooke.ca/ecole-gestion/programme/maitrise-fiscalite |website=École de gestion |publisher=Université de Sherbooke |accessdate=2 August 2022}}</ref>

==== United States ==== * University of Washington, Foster School of Business, Master of Science in Taxation (MST)<ref>{{cite web |title=Master of Science in Taxation |url=https://foster.uw.edu/academics/degree-programs/master-science-taxation/ |website=Foster School of Business |publisher=University of Washington Foster School of Business |access-date=3 January 2025}}</ref> * University of Southern California, Marshall School of Business, Master of Business Taxation (MBT)<ref>{{cite web |title=Master of Business Taxation |url=https://www.marshall.usc.edu/programs/accounting-masters-programs/master-business-taxation |website=USC Marshall School of Business |publisher=University of Southern California Marshall School of Business |access-date=16 March 2021}}</ref> * Arizona State University, W. P. Carey School of Business, Master of Taxation (MTax)<ref>{{cite web |title=Taxation, MTax |url=https://webapp4.asu.edu/programs/t5/majorinfo/ASU00/BATAMTAX/graduate/false?init=false&nopassive=true#:~:text=The%20Master%20of%20Taxation%20program%20is%20a%20nine%2Dmonth%2C%20full,should%20refer%20to%20the%20W.%20P. |website=Academic Programs |publisher=Arizona State University |accessdate=13 October 2020}}</ref> * Golden Gate University, Master of Science in Taxation (MST)<ref>{{cite web |title=Master of Science in Taxation |url=https://www.ggu.edu/degrees-and-courses/taxation/master-of-science-in-taxation |website=Golden Gate University |accessdate=13 October 2020}}</ref> * University of Cincinnati, Master of Science in Taxation (MS in Taxation)<ref>{{cite web |title=MS Taxation |url=https://online.uc.edu/masters-programs/ms-taxation/ |website=University of Cincinnati Online |publisher=University of Cincinnati |accessdate=13 October 2020}}</ref> * University of Miami, Master of Science in Taxation (MST)<ref>{{cite web |title=Master of Science in Taxation |url=https://bulletin.miami.edu/graduate-academic-programs/business/specialized-master-degrees/taxation-ms/ |website=Academic Bulletin |publisher=University of Miami |access-date=16 March 2021}}</ref> * University of Minnesota, Carlson School of Management, Master of Business Taxation (MBT)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Master of Business Taxation |url=https://carlsonschool.umn.edu/graduate/masters/business-taxation |access-date=2024-04-05 |website=Carlson School of Management |language=en-US}}</ref> * University of Mississippi, Master of Taxation (MTax)<ref>{{Cite web|title=Patterson School of Accountancy {{!}} Masters|url=https://accountancy.olemiss.edu/masters/|access-date=March 16, 2021|website=accountancy.olemiss.edu|publisher=University of Mississippi}}</ref> * University of Texas at Arlington, Master of Science in Taxation (MS in Taxation)<ref>{{cite web |title=University Catalog |url=https://catalog.uta.edu/business/accounting/graduate/ |website=Accounting - Graduate Programs |publisher=University of Texas at Arlington |accessdate=13 October 2020}}</ref> * Villanova University, Master of Taxation (MT)<ref>{{cite web |title=Master of Taxation (MT) |url=https://taxandbusinessonline.villanova.edu/lpppc-mt/?Access_Code=VIL-LLMT-GOOGLE&kwd=sl&gclid=CjwKCAjw_Y_8BRBiEiwA5MCBJoL4DS9DbAV9AqU_BUIh0yyokkZdp8xD40XzgTvknKL29p6RArBoHhoC7JAQAvD_BwE |website=Villanova University |accessdate=13 October 2020}}</ref> * Gonzaga University, Master of Science in Taxation (MS in Taxation)<ref>{{cite web |title=Gonzaga University |url=https://www.gonzaga.edu/school-of-business-administration/graduate/mstax|website=Gonzaga University |accessdate=6 January 2023}}</ref> * San Jose State University, Master of Science in Taxation (MS in Taxation)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Prospective MST Students {{!}} Lucas Graduate School of Business |url=https://www.sjsu.edu/lucasgsb/prospective-students/mst/index.php |access-date=2023-04-25 |website=www.sjsu.edu}}</ref> * Fairleigh Dickinson University, Master of Science in Taxation (MS in Taxation)<ref>{{cite web |title=Taxation MS |url=https://www.fdu.edu/program/ms-taxation/ |website=Fairleigh Dickinson University |access-date=15 August 2023}}</ref>

=== Oceania === ==== Australia ==== * University of New South Wales, UNSW Business School, Master of Taxation (MTax)<ref>{{cite web |title=Master of Taxation |url=https://www.business.unsw.edu.au/degrees-courses/postgraduate/masters/taxation#:~:text=The%20Master%20of%20Taxation%20(MTax,in%20business%20decisions%20and%20transactions. |website=UNSW Business School |accessdate=13 October 2020}}</ref> * University of Sydney, Sydney Law School, Master of Taxation (MTax)<ref>{{cite web |title=Master of Taxation |url=https://www.sydney.edu.au/courses/courses/pc/master-of-taxation.html#:~:text=The%20Master%20of%20Taxation%20(MTax)%20is%20designed%20to%20meet%20the,level%20of%20specialist%20tax%20expertise. |website=University of Sydney |accessdate=13 October 2020}}</ref> * University of Western Australia, Master of Taxation Law<ref>{{cite web |title=Master of Taxation Law |url=https://www.uwa.edu.au/study/courses/master-of-taxation-law |website=University of Western Australia |accessdate=13 October 2020}}</ref>

==== New Zealand ==== * University of Auckland Law School (MTaxS)<ref>{{cite web |title=Master of Taxation Studies |url=https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/study/study-options/find-a-study-option/master-of-taxation-studies-mtaxs.html |website=University of Auckland |accessdate=13 October 2020}}</ref>

==See also== * List of master's degrees * Master of Accountancy

==References== {{Reflist}}

Taxation Category:Academic degrees of the United States