MA/MS in Taxation at University of Waterloo in Waterloo, Canada is a master's degree in Economics programme. The programme runs for 1 year.
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Economics
Duration: 1 year
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Last checked September 2026 · Source: uwaterloo.ca ·
Program details
Overview
The Master of Taxation (MTax) is offered by the School of Accounting and Finance at the University of Waterloo, based in downtown Toronto for full-time students, with a part-time option delivered online. The program develops competencies across tax policy, tax research, statutory interpretation, estate planning, business structuring, and risk management, integrated with professional skills in communication and continuous learning. Full-time study is completed over 12 months, while part-time study extends over 24 to 48 months, with admission offered in the fall term. Applicants typically qualify through completion of a four-year honours degree or equivalent, though a three-year degree combined with significant Canadian tax work experience and a qualifying management admissions test score is also accepted. Graduates are prepared for careers in public accounting, corporate tax departments, and government, building on strong technical and professional foundations in Canadian taxation.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:75.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Applicants require a four-year honours degree, or equivalent, with at least a 75% average; alternatively, applicants with a three-year degree and at least a 75% average may qualify with a minimum of eight years of Canadian tax-related work experience and a GMAT score of at least 550 (or equivalent GRE score). Two references are required, with at least one from an academic source, along with a statement of interest of up to 500 words. English language proficiency, where required, is TOEFL 5 (writing 5, speaking 5) or IELTS 7.5 (writing 7, speaking 7).
