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Program Information

Degree

Master of Taxation

Required Credit Hours

30

Program Type

Master's Program

Program Location

Oxford

School

Duration

10-12 months

Admission Requirements

Learn about GPA and GMAT requirements as well as undergraduate prerequisite courses that must be completed for admission to our Master of Taxation program. 

Full-Standing Admission

• Minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA
• Completion of the required undergraduate courses, with minimum grades where applicable
• Minimum 445 GMAT score if you do not qualify for a GMAT waiver
• If you are an international student: You are required to meet English language proficiency exam requirements as specified by the Office of International Student and Scholar Services unless you are a citizen of a country on the exemption list or a graduate of an institution of higher education in the U.S. or a country on that list.

Students who do not meet the minimum requirements for full standing admission may be considered for admission in . Admission in a category other than full standing requires fulfilling specified grade and/or course requirements and limits financial aid eligibility until full-standing admission is obtained.

Required Undergraduate Courses

University of Mississippi accounting majors: minimum grades of C in  and 

Accounting majors from other institutions with separate accounting accreditation by : minimum grades of C in undergraduate auditing and tax courses that are equivalent to  and 

Accounting majors in programs without separate accounting accreditation by AACSB and applicants who majored in a field of study other than accounting:

• or approved equivalent course - minimum grade of B required
• or approved equivalent course - minimum grade of B required (prerequisite: ACCY 201)
• or approved equivalent course - minimum grade of C required (prerequisites: ACCY 201, ACCY 202)
• or approved equivalent course - minimum grade of C required (prerequisite: ACCY 303)
• or approved equivalent course (prerequisite: ACCY 202)
• or approved equivalent course - minimum grade of C required (prerequisite: ACCY 304)
• or approved equivalent course - minimum grade of C required (prerequisite: ACCY 202)
• or 300-level or above business law course from another institution (prerequisite: BUS 250)
• or approved equivalent course - minimum grade of C required
• or approved equivalent course - minimum grade of C required (prerequisite: ECON 202)
• / or approved equivalent course - minimum grade of C required (prerequisite: MATH 261, 267, or 271)
• / or approved equivalent course (prerequisite: ECON/BUS 230)
• or approved equivalent course (see course catalog for list of prerequisites)
• , , , or approved equivalent course - minimum grade of C required 
• or approved equivalent course (see course catalog for list of prerequisites)
• or approved equivalent course (see course catalog for list of prerequisites)

If a required course is not available at your undergraduate institution, you may be able to take it at the University of Mississippi before starting master's classes.

GMAT

We accept scores for the current and previous versions of the GMAT. Scores are valid for five years.

The  requirement is waived for:

• Patterson School accounting majors with an overall or resident GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Undergraduate accounting majors with an overall GPA of 3.5 or higher from other .

The GMAT is required for all students who wish to be considered for a PSOA graduate assistantship.

We ask students who are not eligible for a GMAT waiver to make up to three attempts if needed and send us all GMAT scores received.

When to Take the GMAT

• Starting the master’s program in summer or fall:
  • take the GMAT in spring or summer of the year prior 
• Starting the master’s program in winter intersession or spring:
  • take the GMAT in spring or summer of the year prior to be considered for a PSOA graduate assistantship for the fall semester that you’re enrolled
  • take the GMAT in spring or summer fall two years prior  to be considered for a PSOA graduate assistantship for the spring semester that you’re enrolled (note that we rarely have openings for spring semester)

Be sure to consider application deadlines and the timeframe for receiving your score (up to 20 business days) when scheduling the GMAT.

Application Information

Find application deadlines, including priority dates for PSOA financial aid award consideration. View details on selecting the right starting term for your master’s program and the application process.

Application Deadlines

Priority Deadlines

• February 1, 2026 – Priority Deadline 1 to apply for a 2026 summer term, Fall Semester 2026, Winter Intersession 2027, or Spring Semester 2027 and be considered for Patterson School of Accountancy financial aid awards
  • PSOA graduate assistantships will be offered to applicants with an admission score of 1350 or above (admission score = (200 x GPA) + GMAT)
  • Scholarships and fellowships will be offered to selected applicants who meet specified award criteria
• April 1, 2026 – Priority Deadline 2 to apply for a 2026 summer term, Fall Semester 2026, Winter Intersession 2027, or Spring Semester 2027 and be considered for Patterson School of Accountancy financial aid awards
  • Any remaining PSOA graduate assistantships will be offered to applicants with the highest admission scores
  • Any remaining PSOA scholarships and fellowships will be offered to selected applicants who meet specified award criteria

General Deadlines

• May 1, 2026 – Deadline to apply for all 2026 summer terms
• August 1, 2026– Deadline to apply for Fall Semester 2026
• December 1, 2026 – Deadline to apply for Winter Intersession and Spring Semester 2027

Your graduate school application must be submitted and any required documentation for your application must be received by one of the priority deadlines or the general deadline for the term in which you'd like to begin master's classes.

Choosing Your Starting Term

Admitted students may register for and begin master's classes after the below are completed. 

• Master’s program advising
• All required undergraduate prerequisite courses for master’s admission (with minimum grades where applicable)
• Undergraduate degree (with the degree certified)
  • Current Ole Miss Students:
    • Allow up to two weeks after completing your last undergraduate class(es) for your undergraduate degree to be certified. (Degree certifications for students starting a master’s class immediately will be prioritized.)
  • Students From Other Institutions:
    • Your final official transcript with the degree earned must be received by our graduate school. Contact your registrar if needed to find out when your completed undergraduate degree will be listed on your transcript and when an official copy can be sent to the graduate school (gschool@olemiss.edu). Choose a starting term that begins after the graduate school will receive your official transcript.

Dates for all terms are listed on the .

Application Process

Have Any Required Documentation Sent to Us

• If you are attending or have graduated from another institution:
  • Have all official transcripts sent from the registrar's office(s) of the institution(s) you've attended to the graduate school (gschool@olemiss.edu).  
  • If your transcript is not in English and/or does not include your grades and GPA on a four-point scale, an official of your education is required.
• If the GMAT is required for you:
  • Have your official score sent to the Patterson School of Accountancy via your  account.
• If you’re an international student:
  • Have your English language proficiency exam scores sent to the university unless you are a citizen of a country on the exemption list or a graduate of an institution of higher education in the U.S. or a country on that list.

We do not require or consider statements of purpose, letters of recommendation, or resumes in the application process. 

If the GMAT is waived for your admission but you plan to take it for PSOA graduate assistantship consideration, you can have your score sent when you apply or have it sent so that we receive it by one of the priority application deadlines.

Submit the Graduate School Application

To complete the graduate school application, you'll enter basic information, select your master’s program, select your starting term for the program, and pay the $60 nonrefundable application fee (required for all applicants).

If you are applying for Fall Semester 2026 or a later term, you must upload your unofficial transcript in the application process, even if you are a current Ole Miss student or graduate. 

Degree Requirements

See the courses you'll take to complete your Master of Taxation degree.

Master of Taxation Courses

Required Accountancy and Taxation Courses (15 hours, 5 courses)

Taxation Electives (6 hours, choose 2 courses)

Accountancy Electives (6 hours, choose 2 courses)

•  (CPA Review Course)

General Electives (3 hours, choose 1 course)

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Additional courses offered by other schools on campus are approved as general electives.

Financial Aid

Financial aid for Master of Taxation students includes graduate assistantships and .

PSOA Graduate Assistantships

The PSOA awards approximately 50 graduate assistantships each year for fall and spring semesters.

Graduate assistants perform 10 hours of service to the PSOA per week, with responsibilities that may include assisting faculty, tutoring, proctoring exams, and/or assisting in the PSOA office.

In exchange for their service, graduate assistants receive a partial tuition scholarship (approximately 60-65% of resident tuition), a 100% non-resident fee scholarship, and a semesterly stipend of $3,250. For the 2025-26 academic year, the partial tuition scholarship is $3,746.25. Graduate assistantships do not include winter intersession or summer terms. Tuition for classes in those terms is based on the student’s residency.

Graduate assistantships are offered to students with the highest admission scores [admission score = (200 x GPA) + GMAT]. We accept scores for the current and previous versions of the GMAT; scores are valid for 5 years. 

Students who apply and have an official GMAT score to us by one of the priority deadlines, are eligible for admission, and have completed the PSOA Financial Aid Application will be considered for a PSOA graduate assistantship. 

In addition to the information provided in the PSOA Financial Aid Application, transcript, admission application, and FAFSA information (if available) is used to determine eligibility for PSOA awards.

• February 1, 2026 – Priority Deadline 1 to apply for a 2026 summer term, Fall Semester 2026, Winter Intersession 2027, or Spring Semester 2027 and be considered for PSOA financial aid awards
  • PSOA graduate assistantships will be offered to applicants with an admission score of 1350 or above [admission score = (200 x GPA) + GMAT]
• April 1, 2026 – Priority Deadline 2 to apply for a 2026 summer term, Fall Semester 2026, Winter Intersession 2027, or Spring Semester 2027 and be considered for PSOA financial aid awards
  • Any remaining PSOA graduate assistantships will be offered to applicants with the highest admission scores

In addition to the information provided in the PSOA Financial Aid Application, transcript, admission application, GMAT, and FAFSA information is used to determine eligibility for PSOA financial aid awards.

Current GPAs as of the time of selection are used in evaluating candidates for PSOA financial aid award eligibility. Students from other institutions who have completed undergraduate classes since admission must have a new official transcript sent to the graduate school (gschool@olemiss.edu) by one of the priority deadlines to be considered for PSOA financial aid awards.

Students in the concurrent Juris Doctor/Master of Accountancy and Juris Doctor/Master of Taxation programs are not eligible for PSOA financial aid awards. 

 

Other Graduate Assistantships

Graduate assistantships are available in other units on campus. Application processes and eligibility requirements vary by position. Graduate assistantships that require 10 hours of service are recommended for PSOA master's students.

PSOA graduate assistants are not permitted to serve in an additional graduate assistantship.

Share Your Information

Director of Master's Programs

I'd love to hear from you if youre interested in pursuing a master's degree in the PSOA. Please feel free to reach out to me if you have questions about our MTax program.

Jennifer McClure

Director of Masters Programs Accountancy

• mcclure@olemiss.edu
• 662-915-7468

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