Program Overview

The Master of Science in Taxation with a Technology and Analytics Concentration is an innovative cohort program designed for tax professionals working towards becoming leaders in their field. This program combines a strong legal foundation in tax with cutting-edge technology and analytics skills. Students will learn to leverage financial data to improve strategic decision-making, while developing expertise in data analytics, automation, visualization, and communication of financial information.

This program is ideal for working adults, as it features a low-residency requirement with classes held in the late afternoons and evenings. The coursework will be delivered in a hybrid modality, combining online and in-person elements. Each term of the six sequential terms will include two courses, one of which will be a hybrid course with multiple in-person sessions, providing a flexible learning format that supports continuous professional engagement.

This unique program stands apart from GGU’s online MS in Taxation due to its law-based curriculum, taught by experienced tax professionals who are deeply knowledgeable in tax law. The program provides opportunities for networking, as well as personal and professional development, essential for future leaders in tax. The program’s location in the San Francisco Financial District, home to major Big 4 accounting firms, further enhances opportunities for career advancement.

Our program is a STEM-designated degree program, providing students with an edge in the competitive field of taxation, particularly in leveraging emerging technologies that are transforming the profession. The curriculum includes a blend of core and specialized courses, covering topics such as estate and gift tax, partnerships, C corporations, LLCs and S corporations, California and multi-state tax, international tax, retirement plans, individual tax issues, and tax research. This ensures that students are well-prepared for the practical challenges of the tax industry.

Graduates of the Master of Science in Taxation cohort program with a Concentration in Technology and Analytics will possess the skills and knowledge to:

• Demonstrate the ability to identify tax issues, determine the applicable relevant primary authority, analyze relevant primary authority and apply the authorities to reach well-reasoned oral or written conclusions.
• Demonstrate technical tax knowledge in the areas of individual, corporate, and partnership taxation.
• Demonstrate basic knowledge and understanding of IRS practice and procedure.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the ethics and standards of professional responsibilities applicable to tax practitioners.
• Effectively communicate tax and financial information using analytics and automation technology.
• Demonstrate experience and skill in tax planning and analysis through the use of technology tools increasingly used in the tax and accounting professions.