Master of Taxation and Data Analytics
The nine-month Master of Taxation and Data Analytics (MTax) from ASU’s W. P. Carey School of Business prepares you to lead in a profession that’s evolving faster than ever. In just nine months, you’ll gain the highly technical and specific skills sought after in the private sector to provide tax and business advice, and in the public sector to administer tax laws. Whether you’re building upon existing experience or changing careers, the W. P. Carey MTax will deepen and broaden your knowledge of taxation — while opening the door to top hiring firms.
Academics
In only nine months, the Master of Taxation and Data Analytics (MTax) degree will enhance your strategic thinking, decision-making, and communication. Students from both accounting and non-accounting backgrounds are welcome to apply. The program’s data and analytics emphasis, case-based courses, and team assignments accelerate your learning and prepare you for the profession.
The School of Accountancy within W. P. Carey has been accredited by the AACSB since 1987. MTax courses are taught by a mix of research faculty, former Big Four tax partners, and professionals with substantial experience and expertise. Our partnership with Becker CPA Review provides an excellent foundation for CPA exam prep — allowing motivated students to study for, take, and pass the exam while still in the program.
MTax fast facts
Pathway programs for students from non-accounting backgrounds
100% of MTax students employed within 90 days of graduation
CPA exam test prep partnership with Becker CPA Review
Learn moreExperience
Enjoy life on the ASU Tempe campus — in the middle of a vibrant metropolis, with access to major hiring companies, year-round activities, and the beautiful desert southwest.
How to apply
Start your journey on the right foot: Join us for an upcoming event to learn more about the W. P. Carey MTax, and take note of application deadlines and application materials.
Application deadlines
Round I
Dec. 1, 2024
Round II (International priority)
Feb. 1, 2025
Round III (International final)
April 1, 2025
Round IV (Final)
July 1, 2025
Note: Applications for Fall 2025 admission will be accepted on a rolling basis until July 15, 2025.
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Minimum estimated total program cost
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MTax
Estimated tuition and fees
Resident
$32,000
Nonresident
$57,000
International
$60,000
Career management
The W. P. Carey Career Services Center provides innovative resources and career programming you can access throughout your time at ASU — and also after you graduate. More than 650 organizations in over 35 industries partner with W. P. Carey to recruit talent.
Why is a Master of Taxation valuable?
With strong demand from employers across industries, earning your master's degree in taxation can be highly rewarding and lucrative. At ASU’s W. P. Carey School of Business, 100% of MTax graduates are employed within 90 days of completing the program. Our alumni rapidly advance into senior tax roles and specialized positions. Hiring firms include Deloitte, Ernst & Young, Grant Thornton LLP, Henry & Horne LLP, KPMG LLP, and PwC.